As King Songtsen Gampo’s 7th century structure was almost completely destroyed, the oldest sections of the Potala Palace date mostly from the time of Lozang Gyatso, the Fifth Dalai Lama with additions by the 13th Dalai Lama. Perched on Marpo Ri Hill, this former seat of government was also the residence of Tibet’s spiritual leader. (more…)
The Mobile Art Pavilion of Chanel is a mobile art exhibition space designed by Zaha Hadid, an Iraqi-born British architect. The design of this mobile artwork exhibition space is inspired by a bag of Chanel.
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The Wall House, which comes into conflict with traditional walls we are used to, is built according to an innovative and inventive design of the FAR (Frohn & Rojas) Architechts, Marc Frohn and Mario Rojas. Despite of the fact that the design is futuristic and interesting, it is questionable that if many people would be willing to live in place like the Wall House.
This majestic constructure is a temple that called Angkor Wat, meaning “City Temple”, in Angkor, Cambodia. In 12th century Angkor Wat was built for King Suryavarman II.
This is how one of the “Wonders of Modern World” looks like. Itaipu, the worlds biggest hydroelectric facility, was named after an isle near of the area where it was built. It is one of the biggest hand-made constructure on our planet. The concrete that had been used by building Itaipu was enough for building 210 football stadiums. (more…)
