Architecture Preview #1

La Pedrera, Spain
1. Who is the architect?
The architect is Antonio Gaudi.

2. When was it built?

It was built in 1912.

3. Where is it located?

It's located in Barcelona, Spain.

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

You can visit the building.

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

There's no information on how much it cost to build.

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

The building was inspired by the Modernista movement.

7. Why did you pick this building? 

I picked this building because I saw how the exterior was wavy and it drew my attention. I also liked how there were so many different floors to accommodate for different space. I thought it was interesting how the whole building was like a big piece of art. Most buildings just have a cool structure, while this building is like art all through out.



Nautilus House, Mexico
1. Who is the architect?
The architect is Javier Senosiain.

2. When was it built?

It was built in 2006.

3. Where is it located?

It's located in Naucalpan De Juarez, Mexico.

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

It's a private building.

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

There's no information on how much it cost to build.

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

It was built for a mother with 2 children.

7. Why did you pick this building? 

I picked this building because it's so unique how it's shaped like a seashell. It has a natural, organic environment on the inside. It also has fun, colorful windows. The house is earthquake proof. It's also a house you don't just see everyday.




National Centre for the Performing Arts, China
1. Who is the architect?
The architect is Paul Andrew.

2. When was it built?

It was built in 2001.

3. Where is it located?

It's located in Beijing, China.

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

You can visit the building.

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

Doesn't say how much it cost to build.

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

There wasn't any reason why it was built.

7. Why did you pick this building? 

I picked this building because it looked so simple from the outside. At night you can see the lights coming from the inside that adds contrast to it. It's an oval shape building with multiple uses. It has an opera house, concert hall, and a theater.



The UFO House, Taiwan
1. Who is the architect?
The architect is Matti Suuronen.

2. When was it built?

It was built in 1978.

3. Where is it located?

It's located in Wanli District, Taiwan.

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

You can visit.
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?

No
7. Why did you pick this building? 

I picked this building because it looked like a UFO. I thought it was interesting how there were multiple pods that made a house. It's cool how they had it all circular and had each part of the house in different sections. Also that rooms weren't just divided by walls but had their own cubicle type space.


Guggenheim Museum, Spain
1. Who is the architect?
The architect is Frank Gehry.

2. When was it built?

It was built in 1997.

3. Where is it located?

It's located in Bilbao, Spain.

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

You can visit.
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?

No
7. Why did you pick this building? 

I picked this building because of all the different shapes. The building itself is its own work of art. The walls curve in and out and there's a window for part of the building. It also has water surrounding it.

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