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Novelty architecture, also called programmatic architecture or mimetic architecture, is a type of architecture in which buildings and other structures are given unusual shapes for purposes such as advertising or to copy other famous buildings. Their size and novelty means that they often serve as landmarks.
A small lake in the Himalayas known for mysteriously having hundreds of ancient human skeletons along its edges. Ryugyong Hotel: Once, it would have been the world's tallest hotel – except it lacked windows, fittings, or fixtures for over twenty years. — San Serriffe: A lesser-known island in the Indian Ocean, subject of the April 1, 1977 ...
Dubai’s skyline is world-famous, including the world’s tallest building – Burj Khalifa. It sits at a dizzying height of 2,717 feet tall and is a must-visit for those interested in commercial ...
From the Pyramids of Giza to Beijing’s CCTV building by Rem Koolhaas, these are the most iconic buildings of all time.
We asked architects what building is a game-changer for building design, inspired them to become architects, or that they simply find stunning. The 19 most breathtaking buildings in the world ...
An office building in Accra, Ghana. Office buildings are generally categorized by size and by quality (e.g., "a low-rise Class A building") [2] Office buildings by size. Low-rise (less than 7 stories) Mid-rise (7–25 stories) High-rise (more than 25 stories), including skyscrapers (over 40 stories) Office buildings by quality [3] [4]
The building attracts visitors from around the world. [21] The building is among several historic buildings featured in the documentary film Wichita Falls: The Future of Our Past, a retrospective analysis of the city's architectural past produced in 2006 by Barry Levy, a public information officer with the city of Wichita Falls.