[mmmatt]

just to prove a point:

The Most Interesting Buildings in the World

By: Matt, knower of more things about buildings than virtualtourist.com

Morris A. Mechanic Theater - Baltimore Maryland

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One of the best American examples of the Brutalist style of architecture, the Morris A. Mechanic Theater in Baltimore is best known for bringing Broadway to Baltimore. Designed by John M. Johansen, the Mechanic Theater made its debut in 1967. It has been labeled "“a highly sculptural centerpiece among more reserved office buildings".

Zizkov TV Tower - Prague, Czech Republic

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A member of the World Federation of Great Towers the Zizkov TV Tower is a great example of modern design and functionality. It is used as a television broadcast tower and also holds an observation deck and restaurant. At 216m tall the Zizkov TV Tower dominates the skyline of Prague.

Parliament Building - Wellington,New Zealand

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Also known as "The Beehive" (ok here is where I get lazy with descriptions, but you get the point)

Centre Pompidou - Paris, France

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One of the best examples of "High-Tech" architecture in the world.

Federation Square - Melbourne, Australia

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"Built to commemorate the Centenary of the federation of the Australian states into the Commonwealth of Australia. Fed Square is Melbourne's central public meeting space."

Petrobras Headquarters - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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HQ for an oil company, Architects: Roberto Gandolfi & José Sanchotene 1968

Markel Building - Richmond, Virginia
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Inspired by one of the most beautiful creations in the world: a baked potato

Royal Ontario Museum - Toronto, Canada

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An excellent mix of new and old

National Library - Pristina, Kosovo

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Steel and glass meet, but not in the usual way.

Ryugyong Hotel - Pyongyang, North Korea

This building is actually really neat, it was never finished and has sat as a huge white elephant towering over the city for years. And now out of the blue they are finishing it over with glass...However it is assumed it will still never be used due to the crumbling nature of the buildings inferior concrete construction.

BEFORE
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AFTER (rendering)
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NOW
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Also of note...the crane on top has not moved in 17 years :haha:

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[Rothwell]

Petrobas HQ will always be ugly, sorry

You can't find a good picture of it like you did for the others

[vid]

I like Petrobras HQ...

[isaidso]

Some of my favourite structures are on this list. Oh how I wish Pompidou were in Toronto!

[MolsonExport]

The Crystal is fugly.

[Trantor]

Petrobas HQ will always be ugly, sorry

You can't find a good picture of it like you did for the others

its a matter of taste. Not MY taste btw :)

btw, Petrobras has outgrown this building for a long time already. They use some 2 or 3 more 30 storey buildings in Rio de Janeiro. Its quite sad... it seems we will never get a skyscraper in Brazil.


probably the building with most extensive use of brise-soleils in the world...
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[vid]

At least its brise-soleils make sense. When you see a building with brise-soleils on the north wall in Canada, or brise-soleils right beside mature trees, it just makes you cry. It's like a big sign in front of the building that says "THE RETARD WHO DESIGNED THIS BUILDING DIDN'T THINK ABOUT THE SURROUNDINGS ON ITS OWN PROPERTY!"

[Nicko999]

I think Habitat 67 deserve a place in the list but that's my taste.

[vanman]

just to prove a point:

The Most Interesting Buildings in the World

By: Matt, knower of more things about buildings than virtualtourist.com


Awesome rebuttal mmmatt, point taken.

[The Jabroni]

It IS interesting to see these buildings. However, the fact remains that it would be up to the individual who is interested in these buildings, to judge for themself, whether they like it or not.

[SpongeG]

everything is subjective

[vid]

everything is subjective

Quoted for truth. :yes:

[mmmatt]

Awesome rebuttal mmmatt, point taken.

Thanks

everything is subjective

And that my friends was the point of the thread :tup:

[Trantor]

everything is subjective

not to someone who believes in god. I dont, so I agree with you.

[yyzer]

I love the ROM addition...:)

Pic by S.Y.L. at flickr....

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[Andy6]

They've fiddled with the contrast so the grey slats almost match.