1. Who is the architect?
Moshe Safdie
2. When was it built?
1985
3. Where is it located?
Marc-Drouin Quay on the Saint Lawrence River at 2600, Pierre Dupuy Avenue in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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?
It was designed to integrate the variety and diversity of scattered private homes with the economics and density of a modern apartment building
7. Why did you pick this building?
I picked this building because of its architecture that creates the uniqueness. I also picked this because it was designed to create affordable housing and to illustrate the new lifestyle that people would live in in such crowded cities. I like the fact like its build as if thousands of boxes laying on top of each other. One of the most interesting facts to me is that there is a garden equipped to each of the private houses which is very cool.
Guggenheim Museum, Spain
1. Who is the architect?
Frank Gehry
2. When was it built?
October 18, 1997
3. Where is it located?
Abando, 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?
it is intended to resemble a ship. the building has been hailed as a "single moment in the architectural culture" because it represents "one of those rare moments when critics, academics, and the general public were all completely united about something."
7. Why did you pick this building?
I picked this building because I feel that it is an aspect of education.The fact that it is a museum, it is a place where people learn about other things around the world. It's a place for people to come and obtain knowledge from. The most interesting thing is that it shapes like a ship and it looks very modernized in nowadays compared to new technologies around the world.
Atomium, Belgium
1. Who is the architect?
André 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?
It contains exhibit halls and other public spaces where 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?
It was originally built for Expo '58. The monument was originally planned to stand there for six months. However, it became a symbol not only of the World's Fair, but of modern architecture and the city of Brussels and of Belgium. It received monument status and stayed on the former exhibition grounds for over 50 years. It is now one of Brussels' main attractions.
7. Why did you pick this building?
I picked this building because of the fact that the spheres connected together to form a unit cell. This is very unique and special because it proves how great of the technology in Belgium is and that no one should miss it. This would be a cool place to visit because I wonder how it looks inside and how you could walk around inside of the spheres.
National Centre for the Performing Arts, China
1. Who is the architect?
Paul Andreu
2. When was it built?
July 2007
3. Where is it located?
Beijing, China
4. Is it a private building or can you visit it?
Can visit
5. Is there information on how much it cost to build?
2.688 million Renminbi
6. Is there a reason the building was created or the history of the building itself?
Not really. The building is an opera house.
7. Why did you pick this building?
I picked this building because it shapes an egg which is really cool. I also like this building because it is an opera house where major performances in China are held. It would be amazing to be in such a place like this and to experience its techniques and structures. The most interesting part of this building is that it is surrounded by an artificial lake.
La Pedrera, Spain
1. Who is the architect ?
Antoni Gaudí
2. When was it built?
1912
3. Where is it located?
Passeig de Gràcia in the Eixample district of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
4. Is it a private building or can you visit it?
Can cisit
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, Rosario Segimon and Pere Milà
7. Why did you pick this building?
I picked this building because it is very antique and vintage. The fact that it was built in 1912 makes it a valuable property in Spain. I think it is very cool to have a building which still exists from many years ago. This might be one of the most treasured heritage of Spain. It would be a great place to visit at. I also like this building because of the history behind it. There is actually a story behind it about a married couple.
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