Oct 30, 2024
By: BI India Bureau
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Designed by Antoni Gaudí, this unique temple in Barcelona combines Gothic and art nouveau forms. It features extraordinary towers and an organic, nature-inspired interior. Construction began in 1882 and is still ongoing.
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At 828 metres, this Dubai skyscraper is the tallest building in the world. Its design blends Islamic architecture with cutting-edge technology, boasting a unique and striking exterior inspired by the flower ‘Spider Lily.’
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With its iconic sail-like shell structure, this performing arts centre in Australia is a masterpiece of modern architecture. Created by Danish architect Jorn Utzon, it was made to complement the skyline of Sydney.
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The Taj Mahal, a 17th-century marble mausoleum in Agra, symbolises eternal love. It is a combination of Mughal, Islamic and Persian styles and its intricate symmetry, domes and gardens make it an architectural masterpiece.
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Designed by Frank Gehry, this structure is celebrated for its innovative, ship-like structure made of titanium, glass and limestone. The museum’s unusual curves create a unique visual effect that changes with the light.
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This 95-story London skyscraper designed by Renzo Piano resembles a shard of glass, with a distinctive tapering form and a glass facade that reflects the city, adapting to its surroundings.
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Known for its rooftop infinity pool that spans three towers, this luxury hotel and casino has a futuristic look, resembling a ship perched on top of the towers and offering stunning views over Singapore.
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The largest mud-brick structure in the world, this mosque is an example of traditional Sudano-Sahelian architecture. Its walls, made of sun-baked earth bricks and mud plaster, are maintained by the community in an annual festival.
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