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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.

Lima, Peru

Lima, Peru is a city known for the ancient civilization, Machu Picchu. Lima is a city that has a great architectural history and is revitalizing that history thanks to architectural firms such as Arquitectonica. Lima's architecture scene is a mix of Spanish and Tudor architecture. As the new architecture tries to embody the traditional architecture of Lima, Lima has a become a great city of architecture from its old museums to new hotels and sky scrappers.

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.

Indonesian Splendor

Indonesia is a country known for its orientaal design and Chinese inspired designs. One interior designer Leksmono Santoso decided to showcase the essence of Indonesia in his home, five house combined to create one huge estate. Indonesian design is greatly inspired by Chinese design and therefore can be seen in one of Santoso's rooms. Using the motto "more is more," there are 285 pieces in the Chinese Room. This room combines pieces from Yuan, Ming, and Qing. Throughout the house are brightly colored patterns and brightly colored painted walls. Mixed with Indonesian design is a Bohemian feel which can be seen in their Asmat room. The Asmat room is decorated wth tons of sculpted masks and bright colors. One color that is dominant throughout the house is the use of orange. Leksmono uses many traditional Indonesian style rugs . The purpose of his home is to tell a story of the Inodnesian history through patterns, colors, sculpted masks, and artifacts.

Based off of the artifacts in Leksmono's house, I really was able to get a sense of Indonesian design. I am glad to say that I liked what I saw. Although busy at times, all the rooms seemed to work. Looking at the artifacts , you can see the influences from other countries such as China.