Fallingwater, Pennsylvania

Designed by the legendary Frank Lloyd Wright, Fallingwater is the perfect example of keeping in mind your environment when designing. Purposeful in every aspect of this house, Wright combined modernism and romanticism to create this beautiful house. What I love the most about this house is the tiers and balconies.

Bauhaus, Dessau

The Bauhaus was designed by Henry van der Velde. I chose this building for its clean cut lines. Although the black on the window may not be the best choice looking at it, bu somehow it works. What I love most about the building are the balconies.

einstein tower, potsdam

Designed by Erick Mendelson, a major European architect, the Einstein tower was designed for its form not function. When designed by Mendelson, he was inspired by expressinist sculptures which led him to design more on form. I chose this building because of its unusual form and windowns. Although not the most aesthetically pleasing building, it is very abstract which is why i like it.

Saint Mary's Cathedral, Tokyo

Saint Mary's Cathedral in Tokyo was designed by Japenese architect, Kenzo Tange between 1961 and 1964. Known for its modernistic architecture, this cathedral goes against the traditional idea of a cathedral. Instead of having a normal roof and walls, this cathedral experiments with line and angles. I chose this building for its abstract appearance. Looking at it, you would never imagine that it is a cathedral.

Sans Souci

The Sans Souci was once home to Frederick the Great of Prussia. This one level palace combines many styles such as French and Neoclassical. Even more beautiful that the outside of this building are the interiors. Some rooms are covered in gold leaf to create a very royal feel. The windows and ceilings are all decorated with some kind of elaborate decoration.

Old Hospital, Beaune

This is the main entrance to the Old Hospital of Chancellor Rollins. I chose this building for its design and color. The elaborate windows on top of the balcony make this a wonderful building to see. The elaborate geometric designs are what immediately grab your eye, but its the overall design of the building that I truly love.

Kremlin in Moscow

The Kremlin of Moscow was built in the late to early 15th and 16th century. With a combination of Byzantine and Italian architecture, this kremlin has become one of the most famous. The kremlin has been home to tsars, patriarchs, and the center of government life.

I chose this building for its overall appearance. The windows, colors, and domes are very intricate and beautiful.

The Leaning Tower of Pisa

The Leaning Tower of Pisa, an architectural phenomenon which has baffled viewers for centuries. Some call it an architectural genius while others call it a lack of planning. The Leaning Tower of Pisa was built in 1174, towards the end of the 13th century. It leans because it was built on a soggy site and insufficient foundations. Throughout the years, different strategies have been used to prevent the structure from falling.

Mesa Verde

Mesa Verde is now a national park in Colorado, but over 2,000 years ago it was home to basket makers and tribes. Mesa Verde is amazing for many reasons. These famous dwellings were constructed inside of cliffs. With no stairs, these two to three story homes have lasted through the years. These dwellings were huge in size with each taking up an average of 194 sq.ft. Certain communities had over 200 rooms. Just to see how these communities were constructed and how well they were constructed is amazing.

Ishtar Gate, Babylon

Part of ancient world architecture, the Ishtar Gate in Babylon shows the architectural genius tthat existed in the 3rd millennium BC. The gate which has been carefully restored, now lies in the National Museum in Berlin. This gate is so important because the technique used to make it, although not new, has never been used on such a large scale. The animals were originally modelled on a large panel of soft clay. The panel was then cut into bricks, fired, and reassembled on the wall.