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Unit 9 Unusual Architecture1 Introduction2interface 1.1 Read the text title and hypothesize what the text is about. Write down your hypothesis.
1.5 What do you know concerning this issue? List your ideas in the table left column I know.
1.6 If you know answers to these questions write them down in the space given after each question.
1.7 Circle in the list the words and expressions you know. Write down their translation in the table and calculate the percentage of your lexical competence.
The interior of Column House was divided into oval rooms whose walls were decorated with Toile de Jouy. Upper floors were reached by a spiral staircase illuminated by a glass skylight. Rare plants and flowers were hung along the banisters; visitors thus felt the experience of exploring a real ruin that had been invaded by vegetation.
He lent shape to the building by carving and modeling the stones. Cheval was known to toil the nights and day, and knew that most people thought he was mad. His understanding of the outside world was what he used in order to create this outstanding structure. The decoration of the structure combines features of a mosque, a Khmer temple, a feudal castle, a Swiss chalet, and a Hindu sanctuary. It consists of four facades and winding stairs that lead up to the tower. There is a special shrine that is meant especially for the faithful wheelbarrow that helped him carry the stones meant for the building of the Ideal Palace. This Palace is said to be one of the most astonishing and amazing structures ever built in the world. It is regarded as an extraordinary example of naïve art architecture.
This strange yet extremely powerful and visually impressive, almost philosophic building is the central library building located in the heart of Nice. It is the first ever inhabited sculpture of the world, and it is made entirely of aluminum. Famous sculptor and painter Sacha Sosno together with architects Yves Bayard and Francis Chapuis created it.
It was designed by Croatian-Czech architect Vlado Milunić in co-operation with Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry on a vacant riverfront plot (where the previous building had been demolished by an American air attack in 1945). Together they built a dynamically looking building that seems to be dancing on the quay. It represents two dancers Fred Astair and Ginger Rogers thats why its also called Ginger and Fred. The glass tower Ginger bends and clings to the concrete tower Fred, which has a metal cupola on the top, representing hair. The house is an example of a deconstructivist architecture.
The Community Bookshelfis a striking feature of Kansas Citys downtown. This really is a building and not just miniature cars in front of a bookshelf. The innovative idea to camouflage the parking garage of Kansas City Library was designed by Dimensional Innovations. This is an unusual design for a building but it is very funny and apt for this type of construction.
This project involved the community as residents of Kansas City were asked which books they wanted to be featured as the front of the building. This unique and quirky building lets you see the classic books before going into the library to read them. The book spines, which measure approximately 25 feet by 9 feet, are made of signboard mylar. The shelf showcases 22 titles reflecting a wide variety of reading interests.
The peach in Shous left hand, is actually a suite (the Peach Suite) within the hotel, the two holes in its front being windows. You can identify the windows of the hotel rooms by the symbols in their robes. The entrance to the hotel is situated around Shous right foot.
"Architecture naturally makes a direct appeal to the emotions as well," says Van Winden. "An acquaintance recently commented, 'When I drive into Zaandam and see the building standing there a smile inevitably spreads across my face.' You could hardly ask for a more wonderful compliment."
The petals, that resemble the Lotus flower, were built using reinforced white concrete cast in place, these were clad in white marble panels, and patterned like the leaves of the flower. The design itself had virtually no straight lines, which meant erecting the framework became a very complicated procedure. However, the end result looks to be worth it as this monument stands as one of Indias most stunning buildings, in which there is some stiff competition and boasts more visitors than the Taj Mahal.
Ferrari World was officially opened to the public on November 4, 2010. It is situated on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates). While most of UAEs better known architectural works are located in Dubai, less than 100 miles north of Abu Dhabi, Ferrari World in itself is a true feat of engineering. Date: 2015-12-24; view: 1409
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