Thursday, April 21, 2011

Architecture Preview

National Centre for the Performing Arts, China
1. Who is the architect?
Paul Andreu
2. When was it built?
2001-2007
3. Where is it located?
Beijing, China
4. Is it a private building or can you visit it?
Its a public performing arts building, many people can come to watch performances.
5. Is there information on how much it cost to build?
400 million dollars
6. Is there a reason the building was created or the history of the building itself?
Its not meant to be the main thing of Chinese culture.
7. Why did you pick this building?
Because it is very pretty and it the water makes the building more intresting. I actually think China has a lot of beautiful things. That's why it was the first one i clicked when i saw the names, i just really like the location of this place mostly.


Burj Al Arab, Dubai, UAE

1. Who is the architect ?
The hotel was constructed by WS Atkins Partners Overseas, the concept architect was Mr Thomas Wills Wright and the interior designers were KCA International, led by Ms Kuan Chew.
2. When was it built?
Began in 1994 and completed in December 1, 1999.
Where is it located?
Dubai coastline
4. Is it a private building or can you visit it?
Its a hotel so its public for people to stay in.
5. Is there information on how much it cost to build?
This information has not been announced.
6. Is there a reason the building was created or the history of the building itself?
The client asked us to design a building that would become a symbol for Dubai.
7. Why did you pick this building?
I picked this building because it is very beautiful. I also like the shape of it, its very unique it attracts a lot of attention. I like the location of it as well, I like to be close by water. I would like to go to a pretty hotel like this when I grow up.


Sculptured House, USA

1. Who is the architect ?
Deaton Charles Utter, Delzell Inc. was the original builder of the house on an experimental permit, Clifford M Delzell was owner operator of Delzell Inc2. When was it built?
In 19633. Where is it located?
Golden Colorado, USA on Gennesse Mountain.4. Is it a private building or can you visit it?
Its a home so it is private5. Is there information on how much it cost to build?
Over 5.5 million dollars.6. Is there a reason the building was created or the history of the building itself?
No reason for it.7. Why did you pick this building?
I chose this building because I really like the formation of it. I would like to have a house to have a house like this one. The fact that it has a lot of windows, its round, and it feels like your floating in the air makes this a very cool place in my opinion.

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