Architecture Blog

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

Frank Gehry

2. When was it built?

1997

3. Where is it located?

Bilbao, Spain

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

This was actually turned into a museum, so you can visit!

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

I searched on Google and I could not find any information that mentioned how much it cost. 

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

They had an idea to open a museum but they also wanted the building to be daring and innovative. 

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

I picked this building because I really liked how many different shapes were in the building. This isn't just your conventional building instead it takes risk with the architecture. I think that it makes an even bigger impact because it is located in an isolated spot on a river. 

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

Antonio Gaudi

2. When was it built?

1905-1910

3. Where is it located?

Barcelona, Spain

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

It is a public building and they offer tours and visits. 

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 actually built for the married couple that lived in Spain named, Roser Segimon and Pere Milà. The building was known for its innovative work and steel structure. 

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

I chose this building because I really liked the way it looked. It almost looked like the front of the building was melting, yet it was still able to support the roof. Overall the building looks really innovative and it would be a great place to visit someday. 

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

Paul Andreu

2. When was it built?

Started in December 2001, and opened on December 2007

3. Where is it located?

Beijing, China

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

It is a public building and is a performing arts center. 

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

It cost around 3.2 billion CNY. 

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

It was built to be an opera house and is now a performing arts center. The building has an opera hall, music hall, and theater hall. 

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

I chose this building because it really shocked me when i first saw it. I thought this was some sort of high-tech ship/boat when  I first saw the picture. I really like that it seems like the building goes underwater and makes it seem like you are in the water. I think the building looks really pretty at night when the lights are shining and the reflection hits the water .

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

Andre Waterkeyn

2. When was it built?

Completed in 1958

3. Where is it located?

Brussels, Belgium

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

This is a public building and it hosts exhibitions. 

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

No, there is no information mentioning the exact cost to build this, however it does mention that they often have to renovate the building which adds to the original cost to build. 

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

It was originally built for Expo '58 in the 1958 Brussels World Fair. 

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

I chose this building because at first sight it does not look like a building and it does not look like there is an inside. It also looks like a ferris wheel. I really like that the entire building is stainless steel. I would love to be able to reach the top of the building and look out. 

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

Tom Wright 

2. When was it built?

1999

3. Where is it located?

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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

It is public, it is a luxury hotel

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

It cost around $650 million to build. 

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

The building was created into a hotel and it is one of the tallest hotels in the world. It has become an iconic symbol similar to buildings like the Eifffel tower.

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

I chose this building because i was immediately drawn to it's beautiful structure and height. I also really like that the building resembles a ship. When i saw pictures of the inside, it looked extremely luxurious and like a great hotel to stay at. The building is really pretty and also located on an artificial lake.