The Cape Romano Dome House was built in Florida, in 1980. The Cape Romano Dome House was built as an igloo-like white-dome complex made of concrete. The circular shape of the houses and dome made it highly resistant to winds, but that did not stop the hurricanes that tore through the coast from wrecking the […]

The Baoguo Temple was built in Zhejiang Province, China, in the 1st century AD. Situated at the foot of Mount Emei, the Baoguo Temple is one of the most well preserved wooden structures in China. The temple comprises columns, halls and towers built over the years by different dynasties. At present, the temple halls are

The Shard is a skyscraper built in London between 2009 and 2012. The Shard, which is often referred to as The Shard of Glass, is a spire-like glass covered pyramidal structure. The angled glass panes covering the structure reflect sunlight and the sky, resulting in the constant change in the appearance of the building with

The Petronas Twin Towers were built in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, between 1994 and 1996. The Petronas Twin Towers have a distinctive postmodern style that are 88-storey high and made with reinforced concrete and a steel and glass façade with motifs representing Islamic art. The 2-storey sky-bridge was constructed on the ground and then lifted to

The Burj Khalifa is an enormous skyscraper built in Dubai between 2004 and 2010. The Burj Khalifa was built to help Dubai gain international recognition. At 829.9 metres in height, this building is the tallest artificial structure in the world. With the primary structure made of reinforced concrete, the façade is made of aluminium and

The Hungarian Parliament Building was built in Budapest, Hungary, between 1885 and 1904. This building is the seat of the National Assembly of Hungary, and was constructed in Gothic Revival style of architecture with a symmetrical façade and interiors and a central dome. There are statues of Hungarian and Transylvanian leaders and other military rulers

The Museo Guggenheim is a museum built in Spain, in 1997. The Museo Guggenheim is a modern and contemporary arts museum that exhibits works of art by Spanish and international artists. Considered an astonishing architectural feat, the museum is made of interconnecting shapes of limestone, glass and titanium and thus effortlessly integrated into its urban

The Pantheon was a building built in Rome, Italy, in 126 AD. Built on the site of an earlier building, the Pantheon is one of the more well-preserved and famous buildings in Rome. Since the 7th century, the Pantheon has been used as a Catholic Church. The two highlighting features of the Pantheon are the

The Capitol Hill, otherwise known as Capitol Building, was built in Washington, D.C, United States, between 1793 and 1800. The Capitol Hill is the seat of the United States Congress. However, when it was constructed it was also used for Sunday religious services and formal ceremonies. The building is built in a neoclassical style with

The Bayon is a beautifully decorated Khmer Temple built in Cambodia, between the late 12th and the early 13th century. The Bayon is at the heart of Angkor Thom, and was considered the official state temple. Its unique feature is the numerous tranquil yet smiling faces on the towers that extend from the upper terrace.