Urban architecture - this is the one familiar environment in which millions of people on the planet.But citizens are very rarely raised his head to enjoy it.And a very good reason.After all, sometimes on the streets you can find the most unusual buildings!They create different architects in different times, investing in them with all his skill and imagination.
Wonders of architecture: the most unusual buildings
course, much easier to build a typical building of the project template.However, from time to time there are always cranks architects who want to create something of such things.The unusual architecture of the buildings is always striking and attracts many tourists.
In this article we'll discuss it on the atypical architecture.The most unusual building in the world - what is it?We offer you a list of ten buildings, scattered around the globe.Of course, this list is far from complete.It is simply unrealistic to cover in one publication all the architectural highlights by ever on Earth.Therefore, you decide which of these houses for you - the most unusual building in the world.
Sagrada Familia (Spain)
composing such architectural and selecting the ten most unusual buildings of the planet, it is impossible not to recall the great master Antonio Gaudí.In Barcelona is the greatest of his creations - the temple of the Holy Family, which opens our list.Construction of the building began in 1882 and continues to this day!The main features of this temple, which make it so unique, is the complete absence of straight lines and surprising combination of several architectural styles, particularly Gothic and Art Nouveau.
Dancing House (Czech Republic)
House, it appears, too, can dance!Those who doubt this should definitely visit Prague.In this city, architects, inspired by stunning dancers - Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers - create a stunning masterpiece: Dancing House.Adds attractiveness of this building and the fact that its rooftop fine dining restaurant with an excellent view of Prague.
Mosque of Djenne (Mali)
most unusual buildings can be constructed from different materials.Next on our list building - Mosque of Djenne - is the largest building in the world of clay!Great Mosque of Djenne in Mali was built in 1907.The height of its main tower - 16 meters.From a distance, it seems as if a giant child fashioned building of sea sand.Since 1988, the unique mosque is protected by UNESCO.
Guggenheim Museum (Spain)
Another Spanish construction falls into our list of the most unusual buildings - it is a museum of modern art in the city of Bilbao.Built in 1997, it is considered the most significant example of this architectural style as deconstruction.Outside, the building resembles a huge spaceship for interplanetary missions.The height of this grandiose construction - 55 meters.
Sydney Opera House (Australia)
If a natural symbol of Australia is the kangaroo, the architectural symbol can safely assume that this is the building.Sydney Opera House - a unique structure, resembling a huge sailing ship.Construction of the theater was completed in 1973, and the author of the project - Jørn Utzon - got him the prestigious Pritzker Prize.102 million Australian dollars needed to build this architectural masterpiece.
Library of Alexandria (Egypt)
At the spot where once burned down an ancient library of Alexandria, in 2002, it built a new building.The huge structure is able to accommodate a about 8 million books in storage.The total area of the reading room of the new library of over 70 thousand square meters.In addition, the Library of Alexandria has a planetarium, galleries, museums and even a laboratory for the restoration of ancient books.
Hundertwasser House (Austria)
One Austrian architect Friedensreich Hundertwasser was asked: "Why do you always wear different socks on your feet?"To which he calmly and quite frankly replied: "Why do you always wear the same?"Needless to say that such a person simply had to build something unusual and creative.He coped with this task by building in Vienna in the 80s of the twentieth century, a unique residential building.The building is characterized by jagged contours, and its roof, walls and cornices - densely planted with trees, grass and shrubs.And what is most interesting, the architect gave up fee for the project.Today, the Hundertwasser House come to stare thousands of tourists from different countries.
Atomium (Belgium)
Another unusual building on our list is in Belgium.It is not nothing but a fragment of the lattice atoms Ferrum (iron), magnified a billion times.Height unique building - 102 meters, and the structure itself symbolizes the peaceful use of the atom.
Twisted skyscraper (Sweden)
Perhaps the most unusual skyscraper is located in the Swedish city of Malmo.It was built in 2005 by architect Santiago Calatrava.The tower 190 meters consists of nine equal sections, each of which is rotated by a certain degree with respect to the previous one.Eventually, the highest section skyscraper twisted 90 degrees with respect to the lowest.
building-cloud (Switzerland)
our top ten finishes and an amazing building, a cloud in Switzerland.To create the desired effect, the pump is pumping water from the lake and becomes a thick vapor.This pair of all elements of the building frame is not visible, so the structure itself resembles a cloud hovering over the water.
most unusual buildings in Russia and Moscow
amazing examples of architecture is, of course, in our country.For example, in the village Kabardinka (near Gelendzhik) has recently been built an unusual house.The fact that it is turned upside down.And overturned and all the details of its interiors, including furniture.
But in the village of Borovoye in 2009 there was a house-to-ship.Simple Kemerovo master built it out of wood.The house-boat, length of 15 meters, there is even a sauna and a small swimming pool.
have to look at lovers of architecture and atypical in the capital of our country.The most unusual buildings in Moscow also attract many tourists.
So, very popular house in the form of egg on the street Mashkov.House-egg was built in 2004, there are five rooms and has parking in the basement.This building is so coveted tourists, many guides have included it in their tours of the city.
However, the most interesting buildings in the capital, is home of the architect Melnikov.It is a unique structure in the style of avant-garde was built in the late 20s and is known throughout the world.Despite its futuristic appearance, the house is inhabited.It was built by an architect for his family.
In conclusion ...
most unusual buildings never cease to appear on our planet, man is still alive, still alive a true artist.They were built in the past two centuries - will be built in the distant future.In this article we have prepared for you a selection of ten of the most unusual buildings in our opinion.This houses and majestic churches, and theaters ... Of course, this list is far from complete, it can be easily supplemented by dozens (if not hundreds) of other equally interesting architectural objects.
