There are many buildings in the world that are known for their height or sheer size. But some of them are real beauties in the world of architecture. Let's take a look at the most glamorous buildings in the world, whose strengths are gloss and shine.
10. Hotel De Paris Monte-Carlo, Monaco
Gloss and beauty are "sewn into the subcortex" of little Monaco. And one of its finest gems is the Hotel De Paris Monte-Carlo, founded in 1864. As its founder François Blanc envisioned, it has become "a hotel that surpasses everything that has been created."
In 2014, Monaco's iconic property closed to undergo an intense four-year transformation and return even more beautiful.
This palace hotel is adjacent to the Casino and the Opera House, and boasts the best position in Monaco to watch the F1 Grand Prix go. Its guests at various times included such celebrities as Winston Churchill, Frank Sinatra and Roger Moore. Among the current regulars of De Paris Monte-Carlo, you can see Lady Gaga, Naomi Campbell or Julia Roberts.
9. Aquarium "Blue Planet", Copenhagen, Denmark
This is perhaps the most stunning aquarium on the planet. Its shape resembles swirling silver whirlpools. The idea of this idea belongs to the architects of the 3XN company, who thus wanted to involve the audience in the fabulous underwater world.
On the territory of the "Blue Planet" there are 53 aquariums, several children's areas, a tropical zone and a sea area from which you can admire the fur seals.
8. Hutong London Bridge & Bermondsey Restaurant, London, UK
One of the most beautiful restaurants in the world renowned for both its looks and excellent Chinese cuisine. It is beautifully decorated to give visitors the feeling of being in a dream palace.
Tables in the restaurant have to be ordered at least two months in advance, because it is so popular. Thanks to its convenient location in the Shard skyscraper, Hutong offers a beautiful view of the English capital.
7. Emporia Shopping Center from Wingårdhs. Malmo, Sweden
The most beautiful shopping center in Scandinavia consists of three floors with a 27,000 m² roof terrace, which is the equivalent of about four football pitches. Its interior is decorated in an individual and very beautiful style. For example, in the form of a spiral staircase with hanging gardens.
On the outside, Emporia is a true piece of architectural art. Its brilliant facade, giving the impression that the building is “collapsing inward,” immediately attracts attention, and it is simply impossible to pass by calmly. About 25 thousand people visit this shopping center every day.
6. Shimao Shenkeng Hotel, Shanghai, China
This is the most unusual structure in the top 10 most glamorous buildings. Unlike other buildings that stand firmly on the surface of the earth, the luxury hotel, commissioned by eccentric billionaire Xu Rongmao, is located in a giant excavation.The designer of this "architectural madness" was Martin Yorkman, and the project was implemented by the English company Atkins.
Shimao Shenkeng Hotel is one of the world's top ten architectural wonders, and it is well deserved. After all, not every day you see an 18-storey building that descends into the ground to a depth of 88 meters. However, two floors are located above ground level, while the remaining 16 are below.
An amazing feature of the hotel is the 80-meter glass waterfall wall that divides the building in two. Through it, you can see with the naked eye the rocks opposite, but rotated 180 degrees.
5. International Convention Center, Dalian, China
The amazing alien ship-like building was designed by the Australian architectural firm Coop Himmelb (l) au. The creators believe that its urban appearance reflects Dalian's promising modern future and its trade, industrial and tourism traditions.
Despite its name, the center includes not only conference rooms, but also a theater, an opera house with 1,600 seats and an exhibition center.
4. Heydar Aliyev Center, Baku, Azerbaijan
This cultural center intelligently and surprisingly conveys the rich Azerbaijani culture. Business offices and the Heydar Aliyev Museum, exhibition halls and auditorium harmoniously coexist in it.
In 2014, the Center received the Design of the Year award as the best building of the year.
3. Campus of the Skolkovo Business School, Moscow, Russia
If the Russian Silicon Valley does not indulge with its high-profile innovative projects, then at least it pleases with the appearance of its business school. She is one of the most beautiful and unusual not only in Russia but in the whole world.
The campus was designed by British architect David Adjaye, who was inspired by Malevich's painting "Suprematism". And as a tribute to his African roots, Ajaye decorated the building with Tanzanian motives.
2. Terminal 3 of Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, China
This magnificent structure is an engineering marvel of the Italian architects Massimiliano and Doriana Fuksas. They made their creation look like a sea devil - a huge stingray. And the locals called the terminal "a huge flying fish."
The sophisticated mesh ceiling design creates a snakeskin effect and allows more light to enter, which reduces energy costs. Another interesting feature of the terminal's decor is the stylization of the exhaust pipes of the ventilation system to resemble tree trunks.
Work on the terminal is still underway and will only be fully completed by 2035.
1. Molecular Institute "La trobe", Melbourne, Australia
The structure of this unusual looking building was designed by Australian firm Lyons Architects. The building is built in a hexagonal shape and has six floors. Its walls are made of prefabricated reinforced concrete, and the upper and lower honeycomb-like windows allow for better penetration of sunlight into the rooms.
Such a facade a la cellular structure was not chosen by the architects by chance. It symbolizes the idea that all the activities of the Institute are devoted to.