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El Museu de les Ciències Príncipe Felipe is the interactive science museum of Valencia. Its shape is meant to resemble the skeleton of a whale.
El Museu de les Ciències Príncipe Felipe is the interactive science museum of Valencia. Its shape is meant to resemble the skeleton of a whale. Read less
The WTC Transportation Hub in New York features an underground main hall. The oculus dome that sticks out above ground is meant to look like a dove flying out.
The WTC Transportation Hub in New York features an underground main hall. The oculus dome that sticks out above ground is meant to look like a dove flying out. Read less
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L'Hemisfèric in the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, lit up at night.
L'Hemisfèric in the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, lit up at night. Read less
A protruding part of the roof of the WTC Transportation Hub, seen in front of Number One World Trade Center.
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The bridge over the River Irwell in Manchester is a typical Calatrava design: instead of using symmetrical pylons, Calatrava often creates cantilever bridges with a single pylon... Read more
The bridge over the River Irwell in Manchester is a typical Calatrava design: instead of using symmetrical pylons, Calatrava often creates cantilever bridges with a single pylon that bears the weight using cables. Read less
The Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana is a high-speed railway station in Reggio Emilia, Italy. The front resembles waves in the wind.
The Reggio Emilia AV Mediopadana is a high-speed railway station in Reggio Emilia, Italy. The front resembles waves in the wind. Read less
Calatrava’s railway station design in Lièges, Belgium, combines straight and curved lines for a monumental effect.
Calatrava’s railway station design in Lièges, Belgium, combines straight and curved lines for a monumental effect. Read less
The Puente de la Mujer in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is another example of Calatrava’s famous bridge design. This one is a foot bridge that can also swing open.
The Puente de la Mujer in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is another example of Calatrava’s famous bridge design. This one is a foot bridge that can also swing open. Read less
Another view at the Montjuic Communications Tower in Barcelona. This construction also works as a sundial.
Another view at the Montjuic Communications Tower in Barcelona. This construction also works as a sundial. Read less
The Quadracci Pavilion was commissioned as a new, iconic entrance for the Milwaukee Arts Museum. It features a monumental brise-soleil that can open over the museum according to... Read more
The Quadracci Pavilion was commissioned as a new, iconic entrance for the Milwaukee Arts Museum. It features a monumental brise-soleil that can open over the museum according to the weather. Read less
A view of the covered bridge over the tracks in Liège train station.
A view of the covered bridge over the tracks in Liège train station. Read less
The Museum of Tomorrow in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, protrudes over the water of the bay and the plaza underneath.
The Museum of Tomorrow in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, protrudes over the water of the bay and the plaza underneath. Read less
The Auditorio de Tenerife in Santa Cruz, a concert hall, features a gigantic arc towering over the building, giving the impression of a wave, or a scorpion.
The Auditorio de Tenerife in Santa Cruz, a concert hall, features a gigantic arc towering over the building, giving the impression of a wave, or a scorpion. Read less
Another view of Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia in the City of Arts and Sciences.
Another view of Palau de les Arts Reina Sofia in the City of Arts and Sciences. Read less
The Gare de Lyon Saint-Exupéry in France functions as a transport connection hub. Its design is meant to symbolise the Rhone-Alps region.
The Gare de Lyon Saint-Exupéry in France functions as a transport connection hub. Its design is meant to symbolise the Rhone-Alps region. Read less
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L'Hemisfèric is a planetarium and cinema in the City of Arts and Sciences, with sides that can open and close like eyelids.
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