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We're all familiar with how many bizarre food flavors exist in today's world. I figured the same basic thread could be made for architecture.
The advantage to strange/interesting architecture over food is that it isn't subject to last only as long as the food does; buildings can last for many years, so theoretically you could visit just about any one of the buildings that will be posted in this thread without worrying about them being gone forever.
What strange/interesting buildings have you come across?
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I almost forgot to include one of the most interesting architectural locations in the world today...
Let us take a trip to Dubai, shall we?
Dubai is home to many architectural feats, including Burj Tower, the world's tallest tower.
You may also enjoy Palm Island, though it's far more interesting from above.
Planning a vacation? Why not plan your stay at the Burj Al Arab hotel? It's over 1000 feet tall and it's the world's first 7-star hotel!
Check out the tennis court at 700 feet off the ground!
Alternatively, there is the not as tall Jumeirah Beach Hotel...
...and the Atlantis at Palm Island.
That concludes my very brief architectural travel guide to Dubai. It's an expensive place, so I recommend you just look it up on Google Earth.
Ah, finally a Post on Architecture. I find this building interesting, but it seems kind of random. A little odd actually if you look at it from a angle..
7 stars?!? How'd they do that??
It's an unofficial rating. The official rating of the hotel is 5-star deluxe.
But since you asked, I might as well show some pictures of the inside as well, just because it's like no hotel you've ever seen before.
And what would the tour be without views of the rooms themselves?
Even the bathrooms are pretty unbelievable.
Why does the bathroom have a couch in it?
Because it's Dubai.
Also be sure to check out Pixel Tower and O-14 Tower.
If Picasso and Dr Seuss were alive today, they would both be designing buildings in Dubai.
Can anyone tell me where this building is? I searched for "modern architecture" and I came across it, but I've failed to find any background information on it seeing as all I have to go off of is the image itself.