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Brasilia Cathedral is a unique and striking Roman Catholic cathedral and landmark located in Brasilia, Brazil. It serves as the seat of the archdiocese of Brasilia. It is officially known as the Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady Aparecida, who is also known as the Queen and Patroness of Brazil. Brasilia Cathedral History the cornerstone for
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December 1st, 2010
Brasilia Cathedral
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Weisman Art Museum
The Weisman Art Museum is a striking art museum located on the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus in Minneapolis. The current art museum was established in 1934 and has been run as a teaching museum for the University since its inception. It is quite a unique building and museum both in terms of its
June 22nd, 2010
Riverside Church
The Riverside Church is an interdenominational church located in Harlem in New York City. It is a notable landmark in the city famous for its striking Gothic architecture. It is also considered as the tallest church in the United States and 26th overall in the world. Riverside Church History The ecumenical Riverside Church has its
Posted in Uncategorized Tags: Building Architecture, Cathedral Architecture, gothic style, landmark, neo gothic, new york, riverside church 1 Comment »June 16th, 2010
Millennium Tower San Francisco
The Millennium Tower is a relatively new highrise residential building located in San Francisco, California. This Late Modernist style skyscraper and its blue gray glass exterior was completed in 2009. It is currently considered as the tallest residential building in San Francisco. It was given a place in the Top 10 for the 2009 Emporis
June 1st, 2010
Burgos Cathedral
Burgos Cathedral is a unique and striking Gothic-style cathedral located in Burgos, Spain. It has become quite famous for its sheer size and unique architecture. The Burgos Cathedral was also included in the World Heritage List of UNESCO in 1984. It is considered to be one of the best cathedrals found in Spain. Burgos Cathedral
Posted in Architecture & Design Tags: Architecture, burgos cathedral, cathedral, gothic style 2 Comments »May 25th, 2010
John Hancock Center Chicago
The John Hancock Center is a landmark skyscraper located in North Michigan in the Gold Coast Area of Chicago in Illinois. It is quite distinctive in the Chicago skyline by its twin antenna masts located on top of the building. It has been considered as one of the most recognizable buildings in the world. John
January 5th, 2010
Osaka Castle
Osaka Castle is a striking Japanese castle located in Chuo-ku, Osaka in Japan. Also known originally as Ozakajo, it is one of the most famous castles in Japan. It also played a significant role in the eventual unification of medieval Japan among its warring factions during the 16th Century. Osaka Castle HistoryOsaka Castle was the brainchild of a great Japanese warlord, Hideyoshi Toyotomi. This castle was planned to display the vast power and fortune being enjoyed by Toyotomi during that time. …
October 27th, 2009
National Museum of Art Osaka
The National Museum of Art Osaka or NMAO is an underground art museum located in Nakanoshima, an island that is found between the Dojima and the Tosabori Rivers in Osaka, Japan. In Japanese, it is called the Kokuritsu Kokusai Bijutsukan, which roughly translates to National Museum of International Art. Museum HistoryThe original museum was designed by architect Arata Isozaki. The site of the structure was initially constructed the Expo Art Gallery for Expo ’70. The site was later on converted in…
October 20th, 2009
Umaid Bhawan Palace
The Umaid Bhawan Palace is a large and majestic palace located in Jodhpur in Rajasthan, India. It is the residence to the Maharaja of Jodhpur and his family. This palace is considered to be one of the world’s largest private residences. Palace HistoryThe Umaid Bhawan Palace was named after the Maharaja Umaid Singh, the Maharaja of Jodhpur during the time when India was undergoing transition into British colonial rule. Umaid Singh wanted to usher in this transition towards a better future by plan…
October 13th, 2009
Denver Art Museum
The Denver Art Museum is part of the Denver Civic Center located in Denver, Colorado. The museum is known for its extensive collection of American Indian art. It is also most notable for the Frederic C. Hamilton building with its unique and eye catching architecture as well as collection of modern and contemporary art. Frederic C. Hamilton BuildingThe Frederic C. Hamilton building is one of the newer structures that form part of the Denver Art Museum. It is easily distinguishable for its quite u…
