Architecture Preview Blog 1

Burj Al Arab, Dubai, UAE

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

-Tom Wright 

2. When was it built?

-1999

3. Where is it located?

-United Arab Emirates 

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

-It is a hotel, so its public. 

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

-$650 Million 

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

-It built to resemble the sail of a dhow, a type of Arabian vessel. Two "wings" spread in a V to form a vast "mast", while the space between them is enclosed in a massive atrium. 

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

-Because I think it is a really cool looking building. I also love the tennis court towards the top of the building. I would love to visit this hotel someday. 

krzywy domek (the crooked house), poland

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

-Szotyńscy & Zaleski

2. When was it built?

-In 2004 

3. Where is it located?

Sopot, Poland 

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

-You can visit it. 

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 by people who were inspired by the fairytale illustrations and drawings of Jan Marcin Szancer and Per Dahlberg. 

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

-Because it is really unique looking, and would be fun to visit. 

The Ufo House, Taiwan
1. Who is the architect (the person who built it)?
-Matti Suuronen
2. When was it built?

-Construction started in 1978, but was abandoned in 1980. 

3. Where is it located?

-They were intended as a vacation resort in a part of the northern coast adjacent to Danshui

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

-It is public, kinda like museums. 

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

-Not found 

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

-They were designed to look like UFO's 

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

-I picked this architecture design because I thought it was interesting looking. I was curious to why they were abandoned and why Matt Suuronen wanted to build UFO looking resorts. 

National Centre for the Performing Arts, China

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

-French architect Paul Andreu

2. When was it built?

-Construction started in December 2001 and the inaugural concert was held in December 2007.

3. Where is it located?

-Beijing, China 

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

-You can visit it

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

-300 M€

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

-it is an opera house for the Republic of China. 

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

-I picked it because it is really awesome looking and because its a huge design. I loved the dome,glass kind of look. 

The Longaberger Company (The Basket Building), United States

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

-by The Longaberger Company, and executed by NBBJ and Korda Nemeth Engineering

2. When was it built?

-1997

3. Where is it located?

-Dresden, Ohio 

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

-Private company

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

-Not found 

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

-Originally, Dave Longaberger wanted all of the Longaberger buildings to be shaped like baskets. The handles prevent ice damage. 

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

-I picked it because its an extremely unique looking building. Its weird but cool how it looks like a basket. I wouldn't of chosen to build a basket building but it is interesting and fun to look at.