Throughout history, the construction of architectural beauties has been duly noted. From the mystic pyramids in Ibiza to the remarkable basilicas in Europe, the world we live in is simply riddled with amazing structures that are a big part of many countries’ history and tale.
Without a doubt, the artistic layout of these structures is what sets them apart from typically constructed buildings. A great amount of investment in construction design services is what made these buildings a success.
While the old days have given us a lot of these masterpieces, the modern construction industry has also contributed a lot to the architectural scene. Here are five of the most amazing infrastructures today.
Burj Khalifa
Burj Khalifa, a spectacular skyscraper in Dubai, is the tallest building in the world. Standing at around 2,716 feet above the desert, the tower was designed by Skidmore and Owings and Merrill, managed by the chief architect, Adrian Smith. Its construction lasted for five years, from 2004 until 2009. It was officially opened to the public in January 2010.
HARPA Concert Hall and Conference Centre
The HARPA Concert Hall and Conference Centre is a magnificent infrastructure located in Reykjavík, Iceland. The construction of the hall was facilitated by architects from Henning Larsen and Batteríi.
It features jagged, geometric designs that are accentuated by kaleidoscopic multi-coloured glass windows, inspired and conceived by Olafur Eliasson. It was opened to the public back in 2011. And remarkably, it was granted a spot among the most breathtaking infrastructures in the world soon after.
Gardens by the Bay
Gardens by the Bay is a botanical garden located in Singapore’s Marina Bay district. It has been a product of the great architects from Wilkinson Eyre.
Aside from its ethereal architectural appeal, the garden became popular because of its ability to replicate designated climates, giving viewers a distinct experience every time. After its opening in 2012, it was hailed as the building of the year by the World Architecture Festival.
Guangzhou Opera House
The Guangzhou Opera House is a performance centre situated in Guangzhou, China. It was designed by architects from Zaha Hadid. The opera house is divided into two venues, both carrying a dynamic fluid structure. However, one is bigger than the other.
The larger area has a seating capacity of 1,800 people, while the smaller one can house 400 individuals. It was publicly opened in 2010 and has been one of the most popular performance centres in the country since then.
The Shard
The Shard is a 72-storey skyscraper in London. It was a masterpiece of the great minds of architects and artists in the Renzo Piano Building Workshop.
The tower was inspired by church steeples, bearing an angled glass layout. It is deemed as the tallest building in Western Europe, offering platform viewers a view that stretches up to 40 miles in every direction. It was officially opened in 2012.
How infrastructure is designed and built creates a big impact not just in the industry but the entire world. With the help of modern technology, new resources, and a little imagination, any construction project can turn out as beautiful as the ones listed above.