Architecture preview blog

1-Eden project, United Kingdom

1. Who is the architect (the person who built it)?Nicolas Grimshaw was the architect.

2. When was it built? It was built in 2 1/2 years too construct and was opened to the public March 17, 2001.

3. Where is it located? It is located in Cornwall, United Kingdom/

4. Is it a private building or can you visit it? It is public but tickets are haven too be bought to enter.

5. Is there information on how much it cost to build?The panels at the time were around 260,000

6. Is there a reason the building was created or the history of the building itself?It was built too show the relationship towards people and plants.

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

I choose this building because it looks very unique its like an igloo and its interesting wanting too know whats inside of the building. It also looks interesting too know what the building is made of and how it was created in the shape of the circle and also the materials needed too create the building. I also choose it because i was wondering why it was built and if it was built were it was frequently cold.

2-National Centre for the Performing Arts, China

1. Who is the architect (the person who built it)?Paul Andreu

2. When was it built?It was constructed in December 2001.

3. Where is it located?West of the Tienanmen Square, near the forbidden city.

4. Is it a private building or can you visit it?You can visit when you buy tickets too the opera and shows that are held there.

5. Is there information on how much it cost to build?3.2 Billion.

6. Is there a reason the building was created or the history of the building itself?

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

I picked this building because it was very interesting and it was shaped weird. I also choose it because i noticed it was above and sitting on top of a land of water. It looks very interesting too build and constructing with the glass and different sides of the building.

3-Burj Al Arab, Dubai, UAE

 1. Who is the architect (the person who built it)?Tom Wright

2. When was it built?1997

3. Where is it located?Dubai

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

5. Is there information on how much it cost to build?650$ million

6. Is there a reason the building was created or the history of the building itself?It symbols Dubai such as the statue of liberty represents new york.

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

I choose this building because it looked unique with its shape, and it is on the ocean and looks like a very interesting place too build and complicating too build on top of the water. I also choose it because of its shape that is rounded and straight on one side.

4-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?Jefferson County, Colorado

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

5. Is there information on how much it cost to build?100,000

6. Is there a reason the building was created or the history of the building itself?

 "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."Charles stated for the inspiration of the house being built.

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

I choose this photo because i noticed this building looks like it doesn't have many rooms and has glass windows. I also choose it because of its shape being unusual.

5-Turning Torso, Sweden

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

2. When was it built?February 14, 2001

3. Where is it located?Malmo, Sweden

4. Is it a private building or can you visit it?Yes it is public too visit  the top of the building.

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 in connection of the architectural competition Oresund Bridge.

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

I choose this building because it looks complicating too build and confusing if you were inside this building and having too walk around and its twisted and it looks very interesting too build and learn about.