The following are the students' reflections on what they consider to be an "Architectural Marvel"; and reasons for this evaluation...
Brain of Health Centre by Carissa
http://www.google.ca/imgres?q=frank+gehry&um=1&hl=en&sa=N&tbm=isch&tbnid=TY0B2SVOpT3NJM:&imgrefurl=http://www.weheart.co.uk/2010/06/17/frank-gehrys-center-for-brain-health/&docid=9SlWGBeCLdOYYM&w=561&h=426&ei=6DRtTtzuB8bl0QH-6sDnBA&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=375&vpy=444&dur=100&hovh=196&hovw=258&tx=137&ty=84&page=1&tbnh=136&tbnw=186&start=0&ndsp=45&ved=1t:429%2cr:37%2cs:0&biw=1920&bih=910
1. Why is the image you selected considered beautiful or at least interesting? What about the structure captures your attention? This image is considered both beautiful and interesting to me, because of the color and the wavy unique shape. This image captured my attention because of the shifted windows, the unique pattern and the confusing structure.
2.who created this structure? Frank Gehry created this unique structure.
3.Why did he/she create it? What is the structure used for? Frank Gehry created this structure in honour of Larry Ruvos father who founded a non profited organization and died from Alzheimer's. The structure is used for research of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Huntington's diseases, and ALS ( Lou Gehrig's disease)
4. How does the building represent the culture or the people? Does it fit the surrounding area? The building brain for health represents the people because the building which consists of the architects signature steel forms is representing the people with brain problems. The building brain for health represents the culture because it is located in Las Vegas so the eye catching color and the unique pattern represents Vegas. The building fits in very well because it is located in Vegas so the crazy shape and different color suits Vegas very well.
5. How is the building suited to the environment that it comes from? The building brain for health suits Vegas because Vegas has crazy things everywhere so brain for health is almost normal in the wacky environment.
Girl in a Wet Suit... by Dana
http://www.google.ca/imgres?q=girl+in+a+wetsuit&um=1&hl=en&sa=N&rls=com.microsoft:en-us&tbm=isch&tbnid=v_yJ_RpwHzYyRM:&imgrefurl=http://www.davids-world.com/archives/2006/07/girl_in_a_wetsu.html&docid=6qFXLe5Ubew_NM&w=450&h=300&ei=4jFuTvDUIYfq0gGigK3XBA&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=406&page=1&tbnh=135&tbnw=184&start=0&ndsp=16&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0&tx=137&ty=65&biw=1080&bih=602
http://www.google.ca/imgres?q=girl+in+a+wetsuit&um=1&hl=en&sa=N&rls=com.microsoft:en-us&tbm=isch&tbnid=qb1o3CgLjzxnVM:&imgrefurl=http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/snorkeling-freediving/328871-snorkeling-bc-where-why.html&docid=CEpDkr0TCaj-YM&w=333&h=500&ei=4jFuTvDUIYfq0gGigK3XBA&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=143&vpy=206&dur=4500&hovh=275&hovw=183&tx=95&ty=138&page=1&tbnh=156&tbnw=104&start=0&ndsp=16&ved=1t:429,r:5,s:0&biw=1080&bih=602
Girl in a Wetsuit, Stanley Park, Vancouver, BC
by Dana
1. Why the image you selected is considered beautiful or at least interesting? What about this structure captures your attention?
The statue Girl in a Wetsuit captures my eye because she is sitting on a rock in the ocean. This image is considered beautiful or interesting because; she is sitting on a rock in the ocean, and she describes the environment that tourists think that Vancouver is about. (Swimming)
2. Who created the structure?
Girl in a Wetsuit was created be Elek Imredy, the statue was finished on June 9, 1972
3. Why did he or she create it? What is the structure used for?
Elek Imredy created the statue to represent the culture of the people. Also the statue is used for a tourist attraction.
4. How does the building represent the culture or the people? Does it fit the surrounding area?
The statue represents the people because the locals swim a lot. The statue fits the surrounding area because she is on a boulder, when it is high tide, it looks likes she is in the water swimming.
5. How is the building suited to the environment that it comes from?
The statue Girl in a Wetsuit on made of bronze because there is incredible detail when poured from molten bronze. She is made from bronze so she won't rust because of the salt water.
Epcot Spaceship Earth by Brennan
http://www.google.ca/imgres?q=epicot+spaceship+earth&um=1&hl=en&tbm=isch&tbnid=ePOZJxUqusJPPM:&imgrefurl=http://livinginagrownupworld.wordpress.com/2011/04/24/itll-take-your-breath-away/&docid=_vX0sOeYE8v_FM&w=650&h=432&ei=5IpuTtjPBvTH0AHw94XfAw&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=321&vpy=91&dur=3110&hovh=183&hovw=275&tx=172&ty=117&page=1&tbnh=126&tbnw=176&start=0&ndsp=12&ved=1t:429,r:1,s:0&biw=983&bih=548
1. I think the image is interesting because it circular and has patterns. It is known as a geodesic sphere. I think it is beautiful because it is round and shiny.
2. Ray Bradbury helped design the Epcot Spaceship Earth.
3. It was created for Epcot Centre at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. It gives tourists a time machine experience.
4. It represents the modern culture because it is space age and part of a theme park.
5. The building it is suited for its environment at Epcot because it is fun and interesting.
http://www.instablogsimages.com/images/2007/12/27/aqua-building-usa_8155_6642.jpg
My Architectural Marvel- By Micaela
http://www.instablogsimages.com/images/2007/12/27/aqua-building-usa_8155_6642.jpg
1. Why the image you selected is considered beautiful or at least interesting? What about this structure captures your attention?
The Aqua is considered beautiful for its different sculpture and its unique color. The Aqua is considered interesting because of the shape of the skyscraper and because of the Emporis Skyscraper Award in 2009. Also it is the tallest building in the world ever to have been led by a woman! What captured my attention were the different shape/design and the beautiful color.
2. Who created this structure?
The Aqua was created by the Studio Gang Architects (SGA), the founder and principal of SGA is Jeanne Gang.
3. Why did she create it? What is the structure used for?
Jeanne created it because three years ago at a Frank Gehry lecture and dinner she was sitting next to architect James R Loewenberg, he asked her to take a look at the designs of his Aqua tower and make it sing. She accepted to design the layout for the Aqua. The structure is used for a hotel, apartments, condominiums, parking and offices.
4. How does the building represent the culture or the people? Does it fit the surrounding area?
The building represents the people because it is close by to Lake Michigan and I think that it is representing the lake there because it is almost like a lake. The Aqua fits the surrounding area because it is surrounded by many more skyscrapers and it looks like a normal building unless you look closely at it.
5. How the building is suited to the environment that it comes from?
The building is suited to the environment that it comes from because it is almost like it is representing Lake Michigan. The shape is like the waves of a lake and the color is a similar color to the water of Lake Michigan.
Remaila's Image...
Experience Music Project - by Denae
http://www.google.ca/imgres?q=experience+music+project&um=1&hl=en&sa=N&biw=1280&bih=609&tbm=isch&tbnid=YgBHYRt22unl_M:&imgrefurl=http://www.turbophoto.com/Free-Stock-Images/Cities-2.htm&docid=sutZfTp-rhx-9M&w=1600&h=1200&ei=VCRwTrb9CozogQeN7NiMBQ&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=169&vpy=302&dur=1441&hovh=194&hovw=259&tx=159&ty=104&page=1&tbnh=118&tbnw=157&start=0&ndsp=21&ved=1t:429,r:7,s:0
The Crooked House in Sopot, Poland - by Carly
1) Why is the image you selected considered beautiful or atleast interesting? What about this structure captures your attention?
I think that my image is considered beautiful because it uses a variety of different colors to catch your eye, instead of just having one solid color such as blue, red or brown. This image is interesting because it gives off the illusion from the outside that it is all crooked and tilted, but on the inside its not. It is also interesting because it uses many different shapes, and curved lines to incorporate the theme they were trying to achieve.
2) Who created the structure?
A Polish architect with the name of Szotyricy Zaleski, created the crooked house in 2004, in Sopot, Poland.
3)Why did he or she create it? What is the structure used for?
He created this unique structure because he was inpired by a Polish artist, Jan Marcin Szancer. She was a childrens literature illustrater for fantasy and fairytale books. this structure is actually used for shopping, as it is in a shopping center. It also has a coffee area outside including tables and chairs for the public to use.
4) How does the building represent the culture or the people? Does it fit the surrounding area?
The building represents the culture/people because Poland is actually quite famous for having interesting architects and historic or unique structures. This structure does not really fit the surrounding, as the rest of the buildings beside and around are not crooked, but just normal.
5) How is the building suited to the environment that it comes from?
In a way, this building is suited to the environment because Poland also has some very interesting buildings such as... The Upsidedown House,The Plastic House and some castles, so it is understandable that The Crooked House is located in Poland.
The Nanyang Technology University School of Art, Design and Media
By Jennifer
http://inhabitat.com/amazing-green-roof-art-school-in-singapore/
http://inhabitat.com/amazing-green-roof-art-school-in-singapore/
http://www.uwauwau.com/2011/04/08/school-of-art-design-and-media-ntu-singapore-an-eco-building-with-amazing-green-roof-by-cpg-consultants-pte-ltd/school-of-art-design-and-media-ntu-singapore-by-cpg-consultants-pte-ltd-9
1. The School of Art, Design and Media on the NTU Campus in Singapore blends function with beauty, creativity and nature. Its abstract design and huge wall of glass make the building a unique and intriguing sight, but I think the most incredible feature of this school is actually the roof. Inspired by the rolling hills of Singapore, the roof is made entirely out of grass. It slowly curves to the ground, allowing people to walk across it or use it as a park space. A courtyard featuring water fountains, a waterfall, a floating stage and a reflecting pond is located in the centre of the two curved arms of the building. Complete with a huge glass wall covering one side of the building, the NTU School of Art, Design and Media blends a modern design with a simple and natural theme, to create a beautiful and inspiring environment.
2. The CPG Consultant Architectural Company directed by Hoong Bee Lok designed and created this school. This project was completed in 2006.
3. The NTU requested that a school for the arts, design and media be added to their campus. The CPG architects were put in charge of this project, and when visiting the site, they were inspired by the hills on campus. One of the requirements for this school, was to create a building that in some way, preserved the park that was there before. The land that they were building on was supposed to remain a green area with no construction. In order to build on it, they needed to preserve the land and create an environmentally friendly structure. With these restrictions in mind, they decided to model the roof after the hills on campus to fit and compliment the surrounding environment. Besides preserving the green area, the roof, courtyard and glass windows also provide a quiet and peaceful place that provides inspiration to the students and the public. This proves that the school is not only a learning place, but it also serves as a park, a walking path and a quiet, inspirational place for everyone.
4. Singapore’s large population and many buildings has left the city lacking park space. It’s important to the city and the people to preserve the green space they have. To do this, the architects decided to make the roof out of grass to represent the beautiful greenery in Singapore. It was made to look as though the building rises from the ground, creating two hills. In this way, the building suits the area and stands out at the same time. The school was also made to be extremely eco-friendly to maintain a healthy and safe environment. Being one of the most environmentally friendly countries in Asia, it’s very important to the people of Singapore to be good to their environment. The NTU also requested that the building be a school for the arts, design and media, which shows how important the arts are to the Singapore culture. In this way, the architecture of the school reflects the culture and the values of the Singapore people.
5. The Art, Design and Media School is suited for the environment because it blends in with the greenery around it. However, the grass roof does more than just blend in. The layers of grass and dirt also insulate the building, act as a park, absorb the Singapore heat, freshen the air and collect rainwater which is then used to water the roof. Many other elements of the building are also eco-friendly. For example, the windows that cover one wall of the building are made from double glazed glass. This is a type of glass that is thick enough to keep out heat, but let in natural light. This conserves both electricity for the lighting and energy for the air conditioning. Along with this, the building also features motion activated and photosensitive lights. These lights only come on when they sense darkness or movement, so no electricity is wasted. This proves that the school not only suits its environment by blending in, but it’s also an eco-friendly building that is good to the environment surrounding it.
http://www.uwauwau.com/2011/04/08/school-of-art-design-and-media-ntu-singapore-an-eco-building-with-amazing-green-roof-by-cpg-consultants-pte-ltd/school-of-art-design-and-media-ntu-singapore-by-cpg-consultants-pte-ltd-9
Ideal Palace Hauterive by Anastasia
http://www.google.ca/imgres?q=ideal+palace+ferdinand+cheval&um=1&hl=en&client=firefox-a&sa=N&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&biw=1280&bih=595&tbm=isch&tbnid=N-eBHXy3bSqmZM:&imgrefurl=http://lovefuckingly.blogspot.com/2011/05/palais-ideal-ferdinand-cheval.html&docid=54mw7PMKmPk9lM&w=1200&h=800&ei=HsluTr-YIaSxsAKelOXDCQ&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=350&vpy=146&dur=762&hovh=183&hovw=275&tx=171&ty=86&page=4&tbnh=128&tbnw=171&start=51&ndsp=18&ved=1t:429,r:1,s:51
1) I think that this palace is really beautiful because of all the detail on it. I love all the different levels and sections to it, and that’s what first caught my attention. I like how it is so big and every part of it has lots of detail. I also like how Ferdinand Cheval incorporated some animals into the outside.
2) Ferdinand Cheval created this building.
3) Cheval tripped over a stone on one of his mail routes and was fascinated by the shape of it. He started going back to the same place to collect stones to “inspire” the palace out of.
4) I think that the building represents the culture of France and the people because Cheval managed to create a few “human” models (3 giants) into the building, and they were probably created for people who lived in that area and made a difference in Cheval’s eyes. The palace is located in France, and the nature that surrounds it is gorgeous, but I think that it could have gone somewhere else. I think that it could have been built in a busier neighbourhood, because from what I can see, it’s just located in a neighbourhood where there are a lot of houses. I like where he built it because that is where he first tripped over the stone and started collecting them.
5) Considering that Cheval created the palace because of/after a stone, I think that it works really well. I love how much detail and time that Cheval put into building the palace (33 years) and even though it doesn’t really look like a rock, it still has that stone feel to it.
Big Ben - by Colton
http://www.google.ca/imgres?q=big+ben&um=1&hl=en&biw=1280&bih=609&tbm=isch&tbnid=apHeW8Sb4hiTSM:&imgrefurl=http://laurier.vsb.bc.ca/studentp/natalievivian/london.html&docid=4wtDECKBwzhAoM&w=429&h=525&ei=MCVwTqP4M8TFgAe7rOWMBQ&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=617&vpy=154&dur=5347&hovh=248&hovw=203&tx=134&ty=135&page=1&tbnh=125&tbnw=109&start=0&ndsp=26&ved=1t:429,r:4,s:0
1. Why is the image you selected considered beautiful or at least interesting? What about this structure captures your attention?
It's interesting that it's been around for about 150 years and it took 13 years to build.
2. Who created the stucture?
Charles Barry
3. Why did he or she create it? What is the structure used for?
Because the westminster was destroyed in a fire on October 16 /1834 then it was rebuilt in 1844 with the clock tower Big Ben.
4. How does the building represent the culture or the people? Does it fit the surrouding area?
Big Ben represents the people and the city of England.
5. How is the building suited to the environment that it comes from?
It's made to fit London's old time look.
Burj Al Arab - by Christine
http://www.google.ca/imgresq=burj+al+arab&um=1&hl=en&sa=N&biw=1440&bih=785&tbm=ich&tbnid=kRUvffFzMoJ8mM:&imgrefurl=http://jootix.com/view/774/Burj-Al-Arab-Blue-Sky-burj-al-arab-blue-sky1600x1200.html&docid=GstpHsx_GGOmyM&w=1600&h=1200&ei=zNxuTqi7N8bVgQeau5S4CQ&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=198&vpy=313&dur=451&hovh=191&hovw=255&tx=137&ty=56&page=6&tbnh=144&tbnw=199&start=139&ndsp=28&ved=1t:429,r:7,s:139
Why is the image selected considered beautiful or at least interesting? What about this structure captures your attention?
Burj Al Arab has an eye-catching attraction for its simple yet elegant structure. The structure resembles the sail of a ship. Burj Al Arab is said to be the world’s only seven-Star hotel, but is officially rated to be a Five-Star deluxe. Having the hotel stand on its own artificial island gave me more interests to the structure.
Who created the structure?
Tom Wright of Atkins created this structure.
Why did he/she create it? What is the structure used for?
Tom Wright created the structure to symbolize the country of Dubai. The building had to make a symbolization of the country’s name. The structure is a 1,053ft tall Five-Star deluxe hotel.
How does the building represent the culture or the people? Does it fit the surrounding area?
The building represents Dubai’s culture to lighten the Arabic heritage and United Arab Emirates, the city where Burj Al Arab stands onto. It surely fits the surrounding area for its resemblance of that sail of a dhow design which compliments the water surrounding it. It gives a significance of wealth to the city.
How the building is suited to the environment that it comes from?
It is suited for its environment since; there are many other recreational facilities on the other side of the bridge; such as, Wild Wadi Aquapark, an Arabic waterpark. There’s also a hotel called, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, built to compliment the large sail, with Jumeirah Beach Hotel’s wave structure.
The Lotus Temple - by Emilio
. Why is the image you selected considered beautiful or at least interesting? What about this structure captures your attention?
I find this building to be beautiful in general and one of the reasons I find it interesting is because of the amazing shapes that make it look like a lotus. The building seems very delicate and gorgeous. The amazing shape looking like a giant white lotus in the middle of a green area with circular ponds of water surrounding it was the first thing that got my attention.
2. Who created the structure?
The Lotus Temple was created by Fariborz Sahba.
3. Why did he or she create it? What is the structure used for?
The purpose of the Lotus Temple is meant for worship. The temple is open to all people regardless of their religion. The laws of the temple are so people may worship their God without any kind of restrictions.
4. How does the building represent the culture or the people? Does it fit the surrounding area?
The building is made to represent all types of cultures and religions. It fits the surrounding area very nicely because it looks like a very nice and lush white lotus, in a garden. The garden surrounding the Lotus Temple is very green and beautiful.
5. How is the building suited to the environment that it comes from? I think it suits the area because it is very lush and green all around and it looks like a very bright and breath taking lotus in the center.
Eiffel Tower - by Lundy
http://www.google.ca/imgres?q=eiffel+tower&num=10&um=1&hl=en&biw=1280&bih=609&tbm=isch&tbnid=ZBZMhKvJBCCGeM:&imgrefurl=http://www.goparoo.com/europe/france/ile-de-france/paris/attractions/eiffel-tower/&docid=Sc-C00gcBbOHsM&w=325&h=653&ei=kCdwTu6BG-WusQLI9tzLCQ&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=369&vpy=179&dur=1496&hovh=318&hovw=158&tx=81&ty=250&sqi=2&page=1&tbnh=120&tbnw=62&start=0&ndsp=26&ved=1t:429,r:19,s:0
Q:Why is the image you selected considered beautiful or at least interesting? What about this structer captures your attention
A:I like it because it is so bag and tall.
Q:Who created the structure?
A:The creator's name is Gustave Eiffel.
Q:Why did he or she create it? What is the used for?
A:The Tower was built as the entrance arch to the 1889 worlds fair.
Q:How does the building represent the cultuire or the people? Does it fit the surrounding area?
A: The change from stone to steel.
Q:How is the building suited to the environment that it comes from?
A: It does not suit the environment.
http://www.google.ca/imgres?q=eiffel+tower&num=10&um=1&hl=en&biw=1280&bih=609&tbm=isch&tbnid=ZBZMhKvJBCCGeM:&imgrefurl=http://www.goparoo.com/europe/france/ile-de-france/paris/attractions/eiffel-tower/&docid=Sc-C00gcBbOHsM&w=325&h=653&ei=kCdwTu6BG-WusQLI9tzLCQ&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=369&vpy=179&dur=1496&hovh=318&hovw=158&tx=81&ty=250&sqi=2&page=1&tbnh=120&tbnw=62&start=0&ndsp=26&ved=1t:429,r:19,s:0
Q:Why is the image you selected considered beautiful or at least interesting? What about this structer captures your attention
A:I like it because it is so bag and tall.
Q:Who created the structure?
A:The creator's name is Gustave Eiffel.
Q:Why did he or she create it? What is the used for?
A:The Tower was built as the entrance arch to the 1889 worlds fair.
Q:How does the building represent the cultuire or the people? Does it fit the surrounding area?
A: The change from stone to steel.
Q:How is the building suited to the environment that it comes from?
A: It does not suit the environment.
Residence Antilia India - by Amanda
http://www.google.ca/imgres?q=residence+antilia+india&num=10&um=1&hl=en&biw=1280&bih=609&tbm=isch&tbnid=zvmaR0yT1-XOyM:&imgrefurl=http://funandmania-places.blogspot.com/2010/02/unusual-and-unique-structure-of.html&docid=1Ixn0bZkHO4Y1M&w=400&h=283&ei=XihwTtv9AoOesQLlusm1CQ&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=485&vpy=292&dur=168&hovh=189&hovw=267&tx=169&ty=123&sqi=2&page=1&tbnh=135&tbnw=191&start=0&ndsp=23&ved=1t:429,r:10,s:0
Why the image you selected is considered beautiful or at least interesting? What about the structure captures your attention? I picked the building Residence Antilia because it’s 40 stories tall and I love the shape. It is kind of oval in shape and it’s a very pretty piece. Residence Antilia is very smooth looking. It reminds me of a water fall in a big fountain. The color grabs my attention.
Who created the structure? Mukesh Ambani is an Indian tycoon who created Residence Antilia.
Why did Mukesh Ambani create it? What was the structure used for? It was designed to have entwined plants running up all the way top of it on the 40th floor, which makes it a unique building and set a new world record for the tallest continuous living thing. It is a multi purpose building that ranges from parkade, to office space to living quarters. Mukesh’s family reside on the top floor.
How does the building represent the culture or the people? Does it fit in the surroundings? It represents a temple in India. The Indian people use the temple as a place of worship.
How the building is suited to the environment that it comes from? It satisfies the religious element to the building. It’s also a green space that grows food and plants. People can also live in it. This building is a multi functional facility. It would fit in any urban center, especially India because it is densely populated.
Orestad College - by Kaitlyn
http://www.google.ca/imgres?q=orestad+college&um=1&hl=en&biw=1280&bih=609&tbm=isch&tbnid=NYotBr__o00FPM:&imgrefurl=http://www.core.form-ula.com/2007/10/04/3xn-orestad-gymnasium-denmark/&docid=aZBsK4DOWPXcgM&w=680&h=585&ei=NypwTufOIMydgQfRq4SNBQ&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=453&vpy=255&dur=964&hovh=208&hovw=242&tx=157&ty=106&page=2&tbnh=118&tbnw=132&start=24&ndsp=22&ved=1t:429,r:9,s:24
1. Why is the image you selected considered beautiful or at least interesting? What about this structure captures your attention?
1. Why is the image you selected considered beautiful or at least interesting? What about this structure captures your attention?
The Orested college is a very interesting structure located in Copenhagen, Denmark. I think the colourful transparent shades are a very interesting and eye catching part of this college. The colourful shades located on the sides of the building, will rotate automatically to where the sun is. The inside of this college is also really cool, with spiral staircases, circular rooms and studying areas on top of the class rooms.
2. Who created the college?
The three architechs who created this college in 2009 were Kim Herforth Neilson, Bo Boge Larsen and Jan Ammundsen.
3. Why did he or she create it? What was the structure used for?
The Orestad college was created to prepare students better for university and to improve their understanding of science. It was also built as an open study environment instead of the traditional classroom teaching. Meaning students can go off and work independently and study.
This structure is used for students ages 14-19. It is a unique learning facility that helps students with their future goals in life.
4 .How does this building represent the culture or the people? Does it fit the surrounding area?
The Orestad college hosts many cultural and social activities. Many students will study their culture and even new cultures. They learn things such as the arts, history and the languages. Along with the studying, they also learn many new languages.
5. How is the building suited to the environment that it comes from?
I think the Orestad college really does fit in with it's environments and surroundings. This college is like a kids dream school. There are laptops and wireless internet for the students to work with. Since this college was built just outside of Copenhagen they don't have much surrounding it. The area is open and can be seen from every floor of the college. This colourful college is boxed shaped with a pattern of colours on the shades. Each floor is a boomerang shape with 4 study zones. On the outside of the college, the colourful shades are really noticeable and blends in well with the trees and very few buildings. As the city builds out, there will be more buildings and attractions coming up and surrounding it.
Architecture Marvels: The City of Arts and Sciences
By: Paul and Dominic
1. Why is the image we selected considered beautiful or the least interesting? What about the structures captured our attention?
A. The image we selected was considered amazing to the two of us because we are amazed to how the construction of this complex came together so quickly and how this complex did not destroy any off the surrounding environment, but rather used the river to their advantage. They had built the largest European oceanographic park by using the river that runs through this complex. They built this complex in less than 10 years.
2. Who created this structure?
B. The structure was designed and created by Santiago Calatrava and Felix Candela in 1998. The complex’s first build was L’Hemispheric, a IMAX movie theatre. The entire complex was completed in 2005 with the Prince Felipe Museum.
3. Why did they create it? What is the structure used for?
C. These men created this building for the people of Spain to show them ordinary men and women can build marvelous buildings and architectural wonders in the world. The complex offers spaces for IMAX movies, sports events, a planetarium and laserium, an oceanographic park, a landscaped plant walk, and a science museum.
4. How does the building represent the culture or the people? Does it fit the surrounding area?
D. The building represents the culture or the people by showing the many thing and diversity of Spain. These building fit the area that the river still stands. The people who had designed the complex had built a seaway around the complex to build the structures on solid ground.
5. How is the structure suited to the environment?
E. The structure is suited to the environment by using the river, and building a man-made structure to support plants grown by locals. The river supports some aquatic life in the oceanographic park such as seals and dolphins. The river is designed to help give water to people along the river. There are trees along the river were grown and cared for by people. The plants are grown by the locals of Valencia and are to promote plant life and healthy habits to care for your plants.
House of the Dragon By : Matthew
http://www.europe-autos.com/catalonia/ http://www.soothbrush.com/casa-batllo-building-spain-photos/
1. Why is the image you selected considered beautiful or at least interesting? What about this structure captures your attention? This image is considered both beautiful and interesting to me, because of the color and the unique shape, This image captured my attention because of the bones, shape of the window , shape of the building and the balcony.
2. Who created the structure? Antoni Gaudi and Josep Maria Jujol was created the structure .
3. Why did he or she create it? What is the structure used for?Antoni Gaudi create it for Josep Batllo, The structure used for the people can live.
4. How does the building represent the culture or the people? Does it fit the surrounding area? The building is colourful and suits Spanish culture in Spain, Barcelona, Spain the building has Balconies and fits the warm climate.
5. How is the building suited to the environment that it comes from? The casa batllo is suited for its environment because it is fun and interesting. Residents calls it the house of bone or house of the dragon.
Guggenheim Art Museum - by Max
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1. This structure is considered cool because it has a strange tornado like spiral shape. Also it is cleaner and whiter than the other buildings.
2. This building was designed by Solomon R. Guggenheim.
3. This structure was made to be an art museum.
4. It looks strand and out there like some of the art in the building.
5. This building suits the environment it’s in because it stands out from all the other brick buildings. It also has a good contrast to the park across from it.
Burj Al Arab by Khadeeja
1. Why is the image you selected considered beautiful or at least interesting? What about this structure captures your attention?
I thought this image I selected considered beautiful, of the interesting details it has. But also where it's located. This image captues my attention that, how much details, people put, in this structure.
2. Who created the structure?
A man named Tom Wills-Wright created this structure in Dubai.
3. Why did he or she create it? What is the structure used for?
Tom Wills-Wright created this structure in 1994, in Dubai, because to represent an Arabian vessel called "Dhow". This structure is used for and is the tallest, and the only 7-star hotel in the world.
4. How does the building represent the culture or the people? Does it fit the surrounding area?
This building represents a symbolic statement for Dubai. It actually does fit arround the fitting area, it's because it's located on a island beside a beach.
5. How is the building suited to the environment that it comes from?
The building represents a important statement to them , to tell Dubai, that they live in a important environment.
Habitat 67 - by Ariel
1.) I think this is considered interesting because of the way it is made. All the rooms are all in the shape of a cube and because not everything is alligned. I like this specific structure because it looks like a real life M.C. Escher work of art.
2.) The creator of Habitat 67 is Moshe Safdie, an Israeli born Canadian architect who immigrated to Montreal in 1953, when he was fifteen. Moshe is known for his usage of geometric shapes and interesting curves in his structures.
3.) Mr. Safdie made this to try and revolutionize the way homes were built. He wanted to make a apartment complex that was affordable yet fancy. But that however, failed as the apartment became a rather expensive place to live in. He had planned to find a way to fit a large amount of people while at the same time provide families with some with the comfort of a private home. Construction on Habitat 67 began in 1964.
4.) Habitat 67 fits the culture of the Montreal people because it is big and Montreal people like big things like any big city would. It doesn't quite fit the area because it is rather far away from the rest of Montreal's neighborhoods.
5.) It suits the environment it comes from because it is a very noticeable structure for a big city.
PATHEON by Jordan
1. Why is the image you selected considered beautiful or at least interesting? What about this structure captures your attention?
I t I think the Pantheon is interesting because it is one of the best preserved ancient Roman buildings in the entire world. I also find it very interesting that it is the final resting place for ancient gods, artists and Roman royalty. The front portico captures my attention because of the three rows of 8 columns. Each one weighs approximately 7 tons.
2. Who created the structure?
Emperor Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa built the first Pantheon in 27 BC but in 120 AD Hadrian, the adopted son of Emperor Trajan began designing a Pantheon that resembled Greek temples.
3. Why did he or she create it? What is the structure used for?
He created it to be a sanctuary for all gods and it resembled the earth and the dome reflected the heavens. The Pantheon is now used as a church as well as a museum and art gallery. It is also contains the tombs of famous artists and Italian kings.
4. How does the building represent the culture or the people? Does it fit the surrounding area?
The Pantheon is a showcase for the history of ancient Rome. It holds tombs of its famous artists and royalty and its ancient gods. The dome appears low and is not much higher than surrounding buildings and the style of the Pantheon can be detected in many buildings in the area.
5. How is the building suited to the environment that it comes from?
It is grand and majestic and ornate, just as the gods and emperors and the rich of society were in their days. This building displays the richness of its people’s culture.
1. Why the image you selected is considered beautiful or at least interesting? What about this structure captures your attention? I think it is interesting for the fact of it being the world's tallest building and because it looks like a huge lighting rod. It caught my attention because it very big compared to every other building and because it is very shiny.
2. Who created the structure? The Burj Khalifa was created by Adrian Smith, the construction started on January, 2004 and was finished on September, 2010
3. Why did he or she create it? What is the structure used for? The Burj Khalifa doesn't have a specific reason why Adrian Smith created it. The Burj Khalifa has 30,000 homes, nine hotels such as The Address Downtown Dubai, 7.4 acres of parkland, at least 19 residential towers, the Dubai Mall, and the 30-acre, man-made Burj Khalifa Lake.
4. How does the building represent the culture or the people? Does it fit the surrounding area? It has almost everything in it so anybody in the community could come and get what they need. It fits the surrounding area because the area has a nice urban look and it fits well in the enviroment.
5. How is the building suited to the environment that it comes from? It suits good because you could do what you need to do in it like shopping and other things you could live in the tower and never have to leave again.
Bodiam Castle by Rolan
Bodiam Castle is found in the south east England, it was built by Sir Edward Dalyngrigge. It is considered beautiful and interesting because it has an aesthetic design and it is a perfect example of a late medieval castle. It has an amazing architecture which lasted through time and the way it is surrounded by water… it even makes it more fascinating.
It was built to defend the area against the French invasion during the Hundred Years’ War. It was also the home of the Dalyngrigge family and the centre of the manor of Bodiam.
The medieval tower castle represent England’s royalty and the people were governed by kings, queens, dukes, knights and all of those in their time. It also represents England’s elegant way of living and solidarity in their political leadership.
The concrete castle speaks so much of its strength and power as it rises in the midst of the lake and isolation. The lake and the trees which represent life, support the foundation of the castle.
P.S. it's A.D.
The Kansas City Public Library by Jake
The Kansas City Public Library by Jake
1. Why the image you selected is considered beautiful or at least interesting? What about this structure captures your attention?
The image I selected is interesting Because it stands out due to the giant book sculptures. It captures my attention with the big books.
2. Who created the structure?
This was created by Mary Elizabeth Colter in 1873. However the big books were added during a renovation by the city in 2004.
3. Why did he or she create it? What is the structure used for?
She created it because she was an architect and the city needed a library so she took the job. It is a library and was always meant to be a library.
4. How does the building represent the culture or the people? Does it fit the surrounding area?
The building represents a culture that is more laid back and likes to read which is a good description of Kansas City.It stands out in the surrounding area but does not seem out of place.
5. How is the building suited to the environment that it comes from?
The building is suited to the environment because the area around the building is modern but boring and the library adds a much needed touch of flavour to the area.
