Architecture preview

La pedrera , Spain

1. Who is the architect (the person who built it)? Antoni  Gaudi

2. When was it built? 1912

3. Where is it located? Barcelona , catalonia , Spain

4. Is it a private building or can you visit it? You can visit the first two floors and the roof

5. Is there information on how much it cost to build? no

6. Is there a reason the building was created or the history of the building itself? it was built for the married couple Roser Segimon and Pere Milà

7. Why did you pick this building? (write at least a paragraph on this question). I chose this building because it was in Spain and so it seemed interesting. When i searched up an image i saw that it was really pretty and unique. It had some interesting history because it was made for a wealthy married couple to be a spiritual symbol.  It was mentioned in many books, movies, and even music videos.

Turning Torso, Sweden

1. Who is the architect (the person who built it)? Santiago Calatrava

2. When was it built? 2006

3. Where is it located? Malmo , Sweden

4. Is it a private building or can you visit it? private

5. Is there information on how much it cost to build? 550 million swedish crowns

6. Is there a reason the building was created or the history of the building itself? it was based on a sculpture called twisting torso

7. Why did you pick this building? (write at least a paragraph on this question)

I picked this building because it is so unique it looks cool how it is turning ive never seen anything like this.

I chose it because it was in Sweden so i wanted to see a building in another country. It is also the tallest skyscraper in Sweden.

Nord LB building, Germany

1. Who is the architect (the person who built it)? Behnish Architekten

2. When was it built? 1765

3. Where is it located? Hanover, Germany

4. Is it a private building or can you visit it? public building

5. Is there information on how much it cost to build? 244 billion

6. Is there a reason the building was created or the history of the building itself? to make a bank that maintians all major financial and trading centers

7. Why did you pick this building? (write at least a paragraph on this question)

I chose this building because its location was in Germany.

When i saw it i was suprised its so cool it looks like a transformer .

it does not look like a bank but i would totally go there just to see this cool building. it is also Germanys largest bank!

Atomium, Belgium

1. Who is the architect (the person who built it)? Andre Waterkeyn

2. When was it built? 1958

3. Where is it located? Brussels, Belgium

4. Is it a private building or can you visit it? Public

5. Is there information on how much it cost to build? no

6. Is there a reason the building was created or the history of the building itself? it was built for the Expo 58 or also the  Worlds Fair

7. Why did you pick this building? (write at least a paragraph on this question)

I always look at the location first so Belgium seemed cool so i searched it up. The image is like gray circles connected it has a interesting look that drove me to choose it. It has nine steel spheres connected that form a a shape of a unit cell.  It is one of the most visited attractions in Belgium.

Sculptured House, USA

1. Who is the architect (the person who built it)? Charles Utter Deaton

2. When was it built? 1963

3. Where is it located? Genesse moountain, Jefferson county, Colorado

4. Is it a private building or can you visit it? private

5. Is there information on how much it cost to build? $3.1 million

6. Is there a reason the building was created or the history of the building itself?  his inspiration for the house: "On Genesee Mountain I found a high point of land where I could stand and feel the great reaches of the Earth. I wanted the shape of it to sing an unencumbered song."

7. Why did you pick this building? (write at least a paragraph on this question)

I picked this building because it was in USA . i wanted to see a cool place here in United States.

The shape and design of this house seems very modern for that time.

I love all the windows and the lcoation seems very calm.

Overall its creative and unique its a piece of art!