Coolest building in the world? [Archive]

birminghamculture

August 28th, 2005, 10:18 PM

This is an article that was published this year ...

Selfridges - the coolest building in the world? Mar 11 2005
By Staff Reporter, Birmingham Post

http://images.icnetwork.co.uk/upl/icbirmingham/mar2005/3/0/000BD86B-7B09-1231-BA7D80BFB6FA0000.jpg

Birmingham's iconic Selfridges store is one of the coolest buildings in the world.

That's the verdict of best-selling fashion magazine FHM's Collections which has compiled a list of the ten coolest buildings in the world.

Four of them are in Britain and include the Bullring's flagship department store which has revitalised the image of the city across the world.

The magazine's commissioning editor, Paolo Righetti, said: "We are fascinated by great design and thought it would be good to combine our love of fashion with our love of good architecture so we got a panel of architects together and thrashed it out until we came up with this final list.

"Selfridges, the glittering superstore, which is a famed shopping haunt for many celebrities, adds a glowing focal point to Birmingham. The building got into the top ten because of its sheer impact."

Selfridges, Birmingham

http://www.architecture.com/imageLibrary/jpeg330/5871.jpghttp://www.economist.com/images/20031122/4703SB1.jpghttp://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a20/jonesy55/dsc00031.jpg

micro

August 29th, 2005, 01:06 AM

^^ very unusual but a little ugly...

vertigosufferer

August 29th, 2005, 01:10 AM

Looks like it should be outside the Allianz Arena ;)

crazyevildude

August 29th, 2005, 01:17 AM

http://www.auction-air.com/2001_cycle02/images/icehotel_w400.jpg

Yeah I was going to post that place...I so want to stay there :cheers:.

I'll say one of three

Burj Al Arab - I think it sums Dubai pretty well :)

Turning Turso - It looks like it shouldn't be possible

Chrysler - Stunning, iconic building. They also seem to like destroying it in movies.

dubaiflo

August 29th, 2005, 01:27 AM

Burj dubai in the future... for now maybe 2IFC or Burj Al Arab.

cphdude

August 29th, 2005, 02:05 AM

Coolest? Definately Turning Torso.
one of them, at least....

DetoX

August 29th, 2005, 03:39 PM

Brussels Atom

http://www.jiinjoo.com/modules/album/Europe%20Round%202%20-%20Brussels%20-%20Atom.JPG

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/zuccos/blogs/atom800.jpg

http://www.hooverology.com/images/atom1.jpg

staff

August 29th, 2005, 06:44 PM

Burj Al Arab is definately up there too.

As for Burj Dubai, it is just tall - not particulary good looking and definately not one of the "coolest" buildings in the world.

TalB

August 29th, 2005, 10:01 PM

I would say that the Twins are most coolest b/c it was so rare to find two building at that height, plus they were known as "Soaring Towers".

http://www.sept11marriottsurvivors.org/pic/pic14.jpg

gargantuas

August 30th, 2005, 02:47 AM

Top 10 Coolest Skyscrapers in the World
By GAR 08.29.05

1. Turning Torso (http://www.turningtorso.com/) in Malmo, Sweden

2. Oriental Pearl TV Tower (http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=103802) in Shanghai, China.

3. Atomium (http://www.atomium.be/) in Brussels, Belgium

4. New York-New York (http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=122180) in Las Vegas, Nevada

5. 30 St Mary Axe (http://www.30stmaryaxe.com/index2.asp) in London, United Kingdom

6. Kingdom Centre (http://www.kingdomcentre.com.sa/kc/) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

7. TV Tower (http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=130390) in Qingdao, China

8. Bank of America Center (http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=117715) in Houston, Texas

9. Burj Al Arab (http://www.burj-al-arab.com/) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

10. Q1 Tower (http://www.qtallesttower.com/) in Gold Coast, Australia

Rkhan

August 30th, 2005, 11:50 PM

Swiss Re is another Dick like building. :lol: But it definitely is better a better looking structure than the one in barcelona.
My bet? Turning Torso or Burj Al Arab

JDRS

August 31st, 2005, 12:11 AM

Swiss Re
Bank of China
Turning Torso
Brussels Atom
Selfridges Brum

Bibelo

August 31st, 2005, 02:24 AM

- CCTC Beijing
- TWA Terminal, JFK Airport NY
- Atomium Brussel

weedinnam

September 1st, 2005, 11:13 AM

Dont want to picky, but that's the Lloyds of London building home of the insurance market - nothing to do with the bank.

Of what i have seen up close:
1. Seagram
2. Chrysler
3. Bank of China in HK
Old plans and models for new Frank Gehry Gugenheim New York looked cool (was this shelved?)
Wood Street and Lloyds Register in London
Swiss re

for me

Chrysler Building NYC

http://data.greatbuildings.com/gbc/images/cid_2919350.jpg

Lloyd's Bank London

http://www.galinsky.com/buildings/lloyds/c0050.jpg
:)

James Foong

September 2nd, 2005, 05:43 AM

Leaning Tower of Pisa
- People never get bored at looking at it, though its the same look. same tower.

http://www.cs.virginia.edu/~mws8d/leaningtower.jpg

hella good

September 2nd, 2005, 09:36 AM

agreed. i love that little guy!

DamienK

September 2nd, 2005, 10:05 AM

I think the coolest observation tower in the world is the one in Shanghai:

http://www.ddde.de/China/Shanghai/OPearl/07%20Night%20view%20of%20the%20Oriental%20Pearl%20tower.jpg

B-Town

September 2nd, 2005, 10:34 AM

gotta give it to that Dubai windsurfer hotel thing...that is simply stunning

i don't know who designed that dildo-looking thing but that is TERRIBLE

IshikawajimaHarima

September 2nd, 2005, 04:13 PM

sextoy gherkin is not cool.

hella good

September 2nd, 2005, 08:39 PM

why not?

skymad

September 3rd, 2005, 05:44 PM

pisa tower is d coolest!! yup james!

Obelixx

September 3rd, 2005, 06:17 PM

Mine suggestions:

http://en.structurae.de/files/photos/1927/riga_tourtv.jpg
Riga TV Tower ( http://en.structurae.de/structures/data/index.cfm?ID=s0012026 )

http://en.structurae.de/files/photos/1803/soelvsborg1.jpg
Radio Towers Soelvesborg ( http://en.structurae.de/structures/data/index.cfm?id=s0010592 )

http://en.structurae.de/files/photos/1803/20041203a.jpg
Blosenbergturm ( http://en.structurae.de/structures/data/index.cfm?ID=s0010712 )

http://www.tower.cz/images/animation/01.jpg
Praha TV Tower ( http://en.structurae.de/structures/data/index.cfm?ID=s0009193 )

http://en.structurae.de/files/photos/1510/montjuic03.jpg
Montjuic Communications Tower ( http://en.structurae.de/structures/data/index.cfm?ID=s0000437 )

http://en.structurae.de/files/photos/1803/fturm3.jpg
Fallturm Bremen ( http://en.structurae.de/structures/data/index.cfm?ID=s0011081 )

http://en.structurae.de/files/photos/1707/funkturm.jpg
Funkturm Berlin ( http://en.structurae.de/structures/data/index.cfm?ID=s0000339 )

http://en.structurae.de/files/photos/1/stuttgarttv01.jpg
Stuttgart TV Tower ( http://en.structurae.de/structures/data/index.cfm?ID=s0000071 )
http://en.structurae.de/files/photos/1828/t1.jpg
Technoturm ( http://en.structurae.de/structures/data/index.cfm?ID=s0010742 )

TalB

September 3rd, 2005, 06:18 PM

The reason I chose the Twins was b/c of how rare it was to see two 110 story building standing next to each other.

Taller, Better

September 3rd, 2005, 08:20 PM

Chrysler Bldg or the Empire State, for me. Classics!

NothingBetterToDo

September 3rd, 2005, 09:27 PM

The Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth, UK is pretty cool....and not very well known either

http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/2953/image158lq.jpg

http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/9767/image139ks.jpg

http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/1605/image74pl.jpg

http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/7133/image92yi.jpg

http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/6899/image59gw.jpg

http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/593/image36ve.jpg

http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/4982/image111ao.jpg

http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/5347/image172ag.jpg

http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/1292/image192ru.jpg

http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/4669/image212ah.jpg

Skoulikimou

September 3rd, 2005, 09:34 PM

Liberation Tower ,Kuwait City ,Hight 372M
the effective construction period was only 67 months.Construction started in 1987 and was halted because the Iraqi invasion. The work continued in 1993 and the tower was officially opened on 10 March 1996, hence the name "Liberation Tower"

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/8882/picture0855zw.jpg

http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/7988/picture0837ap.jpg
photographer me 'skoulikimou'

Travis007

September 3rd, 2005, 09:34 PM

This is the definition of "T3H K3wL"

http://www.math.ethz.ch/~hjfurrer/holidays/HongKong/large/LippoCentre_Large.jpg

You'd be un-cool to disagree. ;)

TalB

September 4th, 2005, 11:06 PM

I don't get how a free-standing structure can be cool when it's not an actual skyscraper to begin with.

Skoulikimou

September 5th, 2005, 02:27 AM

I don't get how a free-standing structure can be cool when it's not an actual skyscraper to begin with.
the thread title is, Coolest building in the world? :)

Skoulikimou

September 5th, 2005, 04:18 AM

James Foong

September 5th, 2005, 12:56 PM

wow... beautiful art.

Skoulikimou

September 6th, 2005, 04:34 AM

Kuwait Water TowersDuring Construction 1981

http://img336.imageshack.us/img336/6111/iaa00825dq.jpg

pali

September 6th, 2005, 05:23 AM

Burj Al Arab in Dubai
Kingdom Centre in Riyadh
30 St Mary Axe in London

stexxno

September 6th, 2005, 05:27 AM

Burj Al Arab Dubai is the coolest building and luxurious :yes:

DARKNIGHT

September 6th, 2005, 05:46 AM

Burj Dubai in the future!

James Foong

September 6th, 2005, 11:29 AM

this thread is just for the existing building, please. Do not misuse this thread to glamorise uncompleted structure like BD.

bustero

September 6th, 2005, 12:28 PM

nearly 4000 years old still one of the coolest,

cheops pyramids!

SGoico

September 6th, 2005, 10:26 PM

My suggested building is not exactly a skyscraper but is definitely the coolest, not only the exterior but also the interior:

1) Casa Batllo, Barcelona

Then genuine skyscrapers:
2) Bank of China, HK
3) Turning Torso, Malmo

james2390

September 7th, 2005, 03:42 AM

Chicago's Tribune Tower and NYC's Woolworth Building.

mtb_nz

September 7th, 2005, 02:23 PM

The Swiss Re (or as the locals call it "the gherkin")

But once the Shanghai World Financial Centre (SWFC) gets built I think I may change my mind :)

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y126/mtb_nz/ShanghaiWorldFinancialCentre.jpg

missingtooth

September 29th, 2005, 11:04 AM

The Petronas towers........I think its really cool and all..especially with the bridge.......

My rank would be:

1. Petronas Towers (for its shear height, being twins, bridge and elegance)
2. Torso Tower (for its superb design, engineering feat and originality)
3. Burj Al Arab (very classy and out of ths world, but a bit TOO artificial for me)

PEACE.

Berrtus

September 29th, 2005, 11:35 AM

The Seattle Library

http://www.ridenbaugh.com/photo/seattle%20library.jpg

nomarandlee

September 29th, 2005, 12:00 PM

New School - Bank of China and 333 Wacker Drive (Chicago)

Old School - Chrysler building and Tribune Tower (Chicago)

DetoX

September 29th, 2005, 01:22 PM

dubaiflo

September 29th, 2005, 02:24 PM

lol that's nice.

i would say swiss re or Burj al arab.

Skoulikimou

September 29th, 2005, 10:01 PM

i love the design of crooked house

andysimo123

September 29th, 2005, 10:03 PM

The ice hotel in that cold country.

Skoulikimou

September 29th, 2005, 10:11 PM

The ice hotel in that cold country.
sweden

Þróndeimr

September 29th, 2005, 10:12 PM

The ice hotel in that cold country.

The ice hotel exist in most countries north of the arctic sircle. The largest on was in Alta, Norway last year, but my guess is that they built some 5-10 ice hotels only in Scandinavia. The problem is that all of them melts, so they only live from december to march. Anyway, they are some really amazing buildings!

AtlanticaC5

September 29th, 2005, 10:18 PM

kuwait water towers
there is over 40 of them scattered all around kuwait in group of 5, there were build in late 70's and early 80's
http://img357.imageshack.us/img357/4996/314939088acf7ccf938wm.jpg
picture taken by miskan on the 05-08-05 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/miskan/31493908/in/photostream/)

Fun note: The towers were inspired by the Swedish water tower Svampen ("the Mushroom"), located in Örebro. It was built in 1956-1957

http://www.svampen.nu/kvall.jpg

itxlan7

September 30th, 2005, 01:57 AM

Very, very cool! The AGBAR tower in Barcelona!

http://img355.imageshack.us/img355/7519/10015474nf.jpg

http://img382.imageshack.us/img382/8432/10015496sm.jpg

http://img279.imageshack.us/img279/4698/10015561ed.jpg

Grollo

September 30th, 2005, 02:35 AM

Storey Hall, Melbourne:

http://www.a-r-m.com.au/images/projects/1/photos/storey_front.jpg http://www.a-r-m.com.au/images/projects/1/photos/storey_facadenight.jpg

http://www.a-r-m.com.au/images/projects/1/photos/storey_entrance.jpg

london-b

September 30th, 2005, 02:48 AM

I think the coolest building is a reaserch base in Antarctica.

Phenomenal Fullerton

October 3rd, 2005, 06:26 AM

http://www.auction-air.com/2001_cycle02/images/icehotel_w400.jpg

LMAO!!!

Best answer yet!

CrazyCanuck

October 3rd, 2005, 06:31 AM

bs_lover_boy

October 3rd, 2005, 06:34 AM

I have to go with HKCEC

Skybean

October 3rd, 2005, 06:39 AM

Bank of China... its shape is awe inspiring.

mongozx

October 4th, 2005, 09:44 AM

How about guggenheim of bilbao?

noidea

October 4th, 2005, 05:28 PM

coolest.....definately the "MALAYSIA TWIN TOWER". it is the best man !

TalB

October 4th, 2005, 09:53 PM

The Twins were just not cool, they made the term 'soaring towers' very common.

http://hpbimg.thejetsetter.co.uk/usae/wtc-plaza.jpg

EnglishKevin

October 6th, 2005, 06:32 AM

http://www.auction-air.com/2001_cycle02/images/icehotel_w400.jpg

Hehehehe ! The ice hotel in Finland . Great answer ! It is is Finland isn't it ?

Harkeb

October 6th, 2005, 06:48 AM

i would say Jongro Tower
http://www.alexandervandergraaf.nl/Welkom/Landen/Zuid-Korea/Seoul/Zuid-Korea%20-%20Seoul%20Jongro%20Tower%202%20web%20groot.jpg
OH, there it is!!! I was in Seoul last Sunday on my first visit. I saw the top of this building sticking out above the rooftops. I was so excited and couldn't wait to see this building up close. Unfortunately, the tourbus did not pass the building. I was so disappointed, as I could only see its top from a distance. I'm definitely going there again next weekend to check it out!
At night the bottom part of the "dish" glows yellow, so that it looks as if its lifting off! COOL :applause:

i.q.ninja

October 6th, 2005, 06:51 AM

The Twins were just not cool, they made the term 'soaring towers' very common.

http://hpbimg.thejetsetter.co.uk/usae/wtc-plaza.jpg
you said it sister, I think leaning tower of piza is super rad as well

hoytman

October 6th, 2005, 06:53 AM

Sears Tower in Chicago.

Harkeb

October 6th, 2005, 06:59 AM

That Dildo in London is sure sexy, hey? It just wakes things (a thing) everytime I look at it! -Oo, you dirty you..Oh!

juanitopaisa6

October 10th, 2005, 02:54 AM

http://img350.imageshack.us/img350/2856/bogota28bv.jpg
http://img350.imageshack.us/img350/3517/bogota30du.jpg
http://img350.imageshack.us/img350/5569/bogota55gq.jpg

hypermount

October 10th, 2005, 03:03 AM

menara telekom, the cool factor is defintely there.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/skyscraperrot/telekom01.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/skyscraperrot/telekom02.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v191/Lovejesse/PB270061.jpg

http://img51.photobucket.com/albums/v157/baqthier/telekom1.jpg

http://members.iinet.net.au/~paulkoh/menaratelekom2.jpg

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/2/9cht4.jpg

jlshyang

October 10th, 2005, 05:28 AM

My favourite Twin Towers, The Petronas Twin Towers

zulu69

October 10th, 2005, 02:12 PM

I think for it's age the Sydney Opera House is really cool. I look at it so many time going into/out of the city and yet i never get sick of it

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y286/kakamesh/1957sydneyoh2.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y286/kakamesh/94278537.jpg

Probably the coolest as well are : (from previous replies)

http://data.greatbuildings.com/gbc/images/cid_2919350.jpg

http://212.20.96.20/hejda-foto/uae29big.jpg

Nemo

October 10th, 2005, 04:47 PM

GUGGENHEIM BILBAO
http://www.weisman.umn.edu/exhibits/gehry/images/guggc_2.jpg

http://www.netropolitan.org/gehry/bilbao_town.gif

http://www.iadat.org/images/guggenheim.JPG

http://www.davidhealdphotographs.com/images/coverBilbaoPan.jpg

http://cv.uoc.es/~991_04_005_01_web/fitxer/guggenheim.gif

Awesome. This building beats everything in my opinion.

Submarine Street

October 11th, 2005, 07:54 PM

I heard somewhere that this was the hardest building to contruct base on physics, is it true? It looks really cool.

Harkeb

October 12th, 2005, 06:10 AM

[QUOTE=hypermount]menara telekom, the cool factor is defintely there.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/skyscraperrot/telekom01.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v627/skyscraperrot/telekom02.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v191/Lovejesse/PB270061.jpg

QUOTE]
How come I've never heard of /or seen this building before? Its truly awesome :eek2:

DGM

October 12th, 2005, 07:11 PM

The Pantheon. The building is almost 2000 years old and has a 142 foot wide dome.

http://data.greatbuildings.com/gbc/images/cid_aj2564_b.jpg

elliot

October 12th, 2005, 08:45 PM

There's a building not too far from Delhi that is quite cool despite temperatures soaring into the 40's Celsius (must be the marble).

OH, and it's the most beautiful edifice on earth, so that's worth some 'cool' points.

http://www.tifr.res.in/~chep06/images/tour/taj.jpg

elliot

October 12th, 2005, 08:48 PM

BTW, what's with the brown aluminum siding on the base of this this thing? Horrid. Looks like a barn. So much for that "icon".

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y286/kakamesh/94278537.jpg

Liz L

October 12th, 2005, 10:32 PM

:D I simply can't resist the temptation for one second longer, SOOO...I'm going to be a real nit-pick, weisenheimer, & smart-alek, and ask for a definition of "cool".... :D :D

ZOHAR

October 12th, 2005, 11:00 PM

aZRIELI TOWERS,Tel Aviv,Israel
http://static.flickr.com/33/46501835_541c83059e.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/26/46228522_33b3fffae3.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/26/45338705_57bad7158d.jpg?v=0

elsonic

October 13th, 2005, 07:37 PM

Olympic Stadium - Munich
http://www.roadtrips.com/lib/i/stadium-arena/world-cup-munich-stadion-munchen.jpg
http://www.jharrisdesign.com/personal/Munich/Munich-Images/10.jpg

Habitat 67 - Montréal
http://www.space1999.net/~sorellarium13/habitat67on13-09-2004-21.jpg

Fallingwater - Western Pennsylvania
http://www.wam.umd.edu/~stwright/frank-lloyd-wright/fallingwater-pictures/fallingwater-2.jpg

Jewish Museum - Berlin
http://www.aliciapatterson.org/APF2001/Klein/Klein18.jpg

Austrian Cultural Center - New York
http://www.transmineralusa.com/images/Austrian72bis2.jpg

Fondation Cartier - Paris
http://www.artandjobmagazine.com/eventi/746_2.jpg
http://architettura.supereva.com/sopralluoghi/20011118/04_c.jpg

Skoulikimou

October 13th, 2005, 07:45 PM

http://www.netropolitan.org/gehry/bilbao_town.gif

regio.boy.

October 13th, 2005, 08:38 PM

is that the gugghenheim? i don´t know if it´s right "gugghenheim"

Marco_

January 28th, 2006, 04:56 PM

de Waag in Amsterdam
http://homepages.cwi.nl/~media/SMIL/Tutorial/media/waag.png
one of my favourites in the city

Also I like the Colosseum in Rome, definitely the most impressive building in the world imho
Old architecture is sooo fascinating :) :thumbsup:

Marathoner

January 28th, 2006, 07:29 PM

If the former Kowloon Walled City could be seen as one building(it looks more like a single entity), I will vote it the coolest.

This is the website for it:
http://www.twenty4.co.uk/on-line/issue001/project02/KWC/Main.html

hkskyline

January 28th, 2006, 07:45 PM

Gaudi's buildings are very unique :

http://www.globalphotos.org/barcelona/20050420/RIMG1260.jpg

Jules

January 28th, 2006, 08:17 PM

http://www.arrakeen.ch/usaaug98/016%20%20NY%20Empire%20State%20Building.JPG

Madman

January 29th, 2006, 12:09 AM

tuh ESB is way to common to be the coolest, its like saying GAP is cool...

No we need something swiss, minimal and precision engineered...the thermal baths at Vals by Zumthor...oh yes behold some architectural pornography... :drool:

http://www.galinsky.com/buildings/baths/vals01.jpg

http://www.latenightpool.com/imgpool/bath_vals.jpg

http://www.cf.ac.uk/archi/unwins/aawebs/images/VALS1.JPG

Marco_

January 29th, 2006, 12:54 AM

this one is also cool:

http://www.dutchengineering.nl/images/ing/afbeeldingen/2de-ing005.jpg

http://archiguide.free.fr/PH/PaBa/AmsterdamINGHouseMeVScho.jpg

mongozx

January 29th, 2006, 01:26 AM

^^Looks like the four legged fighter in "Empire Strikes Back"

My coolest buildings:

Guggenheim, Bilbao
Walt Disney Hall, Los Angeles
Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai
Petronas Towers, KL
Turning Torso, Malmo
TransAmerica, SF
Chrysler, NYC

andysimo123

January 29th, 2006, 01:54 AM

http://bigjet.free.fr/photos/album/Old%20Trafford/mufcground_br.jpg
http://bigjet.free.fr/photos/album/Old%20Trafford/frozenquay4_br.jpg
http://bigjet.free.fr/photos/album/Old%20Trafford/OTedited_br.jpg

Rapid

January 29th, 2006, 02:30 AM

http://archiguide.free.fr/PH/PaBa/AmsterdamINGHouseMeVScho.jpg

Yea, the ING House is pretty unique. Its in Holland. Amsterdam?

Martuh

January 29th, 2006, 02:32 AM

Crooked house, Sopot, Poland

http://img.trojmiasto.pl/obiekty/zdjecia/9600/z9688.jpg

http://www.gm2.pinczow.com/galeria/24/214_male.jpg

http://www.gm2.pinczow.com/galeria/24/214_duze.jpg

http://stary-prochazka.fm.interia.pl/foto/Sopot%20Monciak%20Krzywy%20Dom.JPG

http://stary-prochazka.fm.interia.pl/foto/Sopot%20Monciak%20Krzywy%20Dom2.JPG

Whehehe I'm drunk ritght now so its real fnnuy, (01:31 duthc tmie) i hda to look about ten times whterher to check it was really crooke or just my imagnination :cheers:

richardsonhomebuyers

January 29th, 2006, 02:34 AM

That crooked house is really cool. Looks like it should be in a Dali painting.

Skybean

January 29th, 2006, 03:32 AM

OCAD by Will Alsop deserves a mention
http://static.flickr.com/24/66979584_ca743c745c_b.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/24/63978800_50c25098c0_o.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/27/63978847_ba16b9d02a_o.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/27/43910804_be18b67d8c_o.jpg

Skybean

January 29th, 2006, 03:45 AM

Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics (Waterloo, Ontario, Canada)

http://static.flickr.com/8/7738052_dde9da7ca5_b.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/7/7737950_d03a831dab_b.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/28/51600995_09c499734b_b.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/31/51560695_fcd6e6dbcb_b.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/28/51297649_4e38501409_b.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/31/51849084_7d3b7bfab9_b.jpg

http://static.flickr.com/33/52132370_f950f27e3a_b.jpg

Marco_

January 29th, 2006, 11:40 AM

Yea, the ING House is pretty unique. Its in Holland. Amsterdam?

yeah
that crooked house rulez by the way! nice beer also :banana: :)

BigCity

January 31st, 2006, 08:55 AM

The Sears Tower- Chicago

Manila-X

January 31st, 2006, 12:54 PM

There are alot of cool buildings but I find The HSBC Centre in HK the coolest of them all!

http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/thumb/6/64/240px-HSBC_main_building_hk.jpg

http://lambcutlet.org/albums/Day_12/A_view_through_the_open_area_of_the_HSBC_building.sized.jpg

http://www.7is7.com/otto/travel/photos/20050106/hongkong_christmas.jpg

http://www.pinkgeometric.com/blog/images/jc20.jpg

http://www.kleptography.com/images-angles/hsbc/crw_0294.jpg

http://www.heychristine.com/journals/2003/03_0908_day5.jpg

February 2nd, 2006, 09:42 AM

Many North American towers, old or new, are powerful looking. To me that quality is pretty cool.

Sears Tower
http://www.skyscraperpicture.com/chicago165.jpg

Also Chrysler Building, the gothic inspired towers and BOC in HK.

Mosaic

February 2nd, 2006, 10:35 AM

http://www.netropolitan.org/gehry/bilbao_town.gif
Wow!! I like this one. :)

Llanfairpwllgwy-ngyllgogerychwy-rndrobwllllanty-siliogogogoch

February 2nd, 2006, 01:28 PM

Wow, that roof of the Man Utd stadium !!!

Coolest building: Opera House Sydney

Urban Dave

February 2nd, 2006, 01:45 PM

Forum Building, Tokyo.

SGoico

February 2nd, 2006, 01:46 PM

My view regarding the Guggenheim in Bilbao

http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/7903/gugsoleado5es.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Cool, isn't it? Picture taken on 27/12/05

SGoico

February 2nd, 2006, 01:59 PM

Another example of kind of cool art nouveau style from the 80s. It's called Hundertwasserhaus and believe it or not is in Vienna!

http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/8007/hundertwasserhausfrontal2iz.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Side view
http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/3148/hundertwasserhauslateral0ux.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Pictures taken on April 2004

DGM

February 2nd, 2006, 10:29 PM

The Vienna Secession Movement was Art Noveau. It doesnt surprise me at all that this building is in Vienna. I was surprised, however, that the building was built in the 1980s. (I wikipedia'ed it). Very cool.

SkyLerm

February 4th, 2006, 11:01 PM

For me Kimgdom Centre, Turning Torso, Tomorrow Square, Espacio Tower and Fordham Spire

i_am_hydrogen

February 6th, 2006, 09:20 AM

2IFC - Liquid, sublime.

Manila-X

February 6th, 2006, 10:45 AM

2IFC - Liquid, sublime.

Well it's a giant shaver :D

Anyway, I like the 2-IFC but there are alot of scrapers in HK that are alot cooler!

KnowitallSkyScraper

February 7th, 2006, 08:07 PM

CN Tower....BOC Tower....or St. Louis arch...one of those. :)

Manila-X

February 8th, 2006, 05:41 AM

The Bank Of China Tower to me is the coolest but I wanna give other scrapers a chance :)

OtAkAw

February 8th, 2006, 06:03 AM

For me the coolest building in the world is the Turning Torso in Malmo, Sweden.
And anything that is made by Santiago Calatrava is cool for me.

Bitxofo

February 8th, 2006, 06:04 AM

Principes

February 8th, 2006, 06:11 AM

!!!!!!!!!!SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE!!!!!!!!

http://home.datacomm.ch/ozmail/images/Sydney%20Opera%20Abend.jpg

IshikawajimaHarima

February 8th, 2006, 06:17 AM

Deceased twin towers. There's no better looking bldg than them now.

Medo

February 8th, 2006, 06:38 AM

http://www.artofthestate.co.uk/photos/houses_of_parliament_london.jpg

Manila-X

February 8th, 2006, 06:53 AM

For me the coolest building in the world is the Turning Torso in Malmo, Sweden.
And anything that is made by Santiago Calatrava is cool for me.

Then you'll like The Fordham Spire in Chicago once it's completed

shiver-me-timbers

February 8th, 2006, 07:20 AM

milwaukee museum of art.

http://www.uwm.edu/Dept/ArtHistory/images/calatrava_duo435blkline.jpg

VRC/D International

February 8th, 2006, 10:23 PM

shanghai03b there is no better tower than the JIN MAO tower in shanghai, china

Sebastian

February 9th, 2006, 01:22 AM

I'm still in love with our adorable Fernsehturm:

http://www.rp-online.de/layout/showbilder/6886-fernsehturm-berlin-ddp-abendrot.jpg

vc15nets

February 9th, 2006, 03:54 PM

Kingdom Center, Riyadh Saudi Arabia

http://www.zioshow.co.uk/images/db/news/kingdom1.jpg

Marcanadian

February 10th, 2006, 03:52 AM

http://kuville.com/images/CN%20Tower%20(Med).jpg

Skybean

February 10th, 2006, 04:05 AM

http://static.flickr.com/32/97608244_d0a4130697_b.jpg

Manila-X

February 10th, 2006, 06:24 AM

HK's got some of the coolest buildings when it comes to modernity, industry and grit :D

pathill

February 10th, 2006, 11:49 AM

Urbis, Manchester UK:
http://www.cube.org.uk/ftp/City/Tours/urbis.jpg

http://www.parm.net/albums/streets/Urbis.sized.jpeg

http://www.learners.org.uk/quiz/images/aor_UrbisCentreDuskRain.jpg

The Edge, Manchester:

http://images.cpplc.com/cd/250/7595.jpg

http://www.countryside-properties.com/land/images/case-studies/edge/Main.jpg

Also check out urbansplash.co.uk to see some amazing new developments by urban splash!

LibertyTwo

February 11th, 2006, 05:34 AM

I gotta give Dubai its prop here, BURJ AL ARAB

by far the best scraper of the 20th century, and the best Dubai will see

Sukino

February 11th, 2006, 04:26 PM

http://foto-moscow.ru/img/fl1181168104.jpg

LibertyTwo

February 16th, 2006, 04:51 AM

To me, being cool means being able to stand out from your surroundings without being tacky...I think Trump World Tower just sits there with a certain aire about it, the most confident looking building in the world

http://www.globalphotos.org/newyork/20040825/RIMG9179.jpg

source26

February 18th, 2006, 03:52 PM

some cool buildings that I think have been forgotten here:

1) The Eden project..

http://img116.imageshack.us/img116/4268/biomeviewb82700032xq.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

2) The sphere building

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/1082/spherebuilding9wt.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

3) frank ghery - the dancing building

http://img45.imageshack.us/img45/1022/dancingbuilding31yt.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

and no tower I think is "coolest" more than calatrava's montjuic tower

http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/9071/montjuictower016sv.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

messiah

February 18th, 2006, 05:56 PM

you can't show me a cooler buildings than this one! :D :D :D

http://www.dbs.nus.edu.sg/programmes/undergrad/image/canada%20-%20ice%20hotel.jpg

http://www.piersallison.co.uk/images/icehotel/lars_homestead.jpg

GoSatta

February 18th, 2006, 07:41 PM

1. HCBS (hong kong)
2. 2 ifc (hong kong)
3. petronias (kl)
4. taipei 101 (taipei)
5. turning torso (malmö)
6. State tower (bangkok)
7. Kingdom tower (Riyadh)
8. Bank of china (hong kong)

great prairie

February 18th, 2006, 08:21 PM

I just love this parking garage

http://img430.imageshack.us/img430/7445/hh81wy9iy.jpg

Hecago

February 18th, 2006, 08:56 PM

I gotta give Dubai its prop here, BURJ AL ARAB

by far the best scraper of the 20th century, and the best Dubai will see

:eek2: Are you seriously saying that it's better than any scraper built after the year 1900? I sure hope you meant to say 21st century.

SkyscraperJunky

February 18th, 2006, 09:31 PM

^^

I hope so too ...:weird:

Techno-Architect

February 18th, 2006, 09:43 PM

milwaukee museum of art.

http://www.uwm.edu/Dept/ArtHistory/images/calatrava_duo435blkline.jpg

This is a very gud building......can anyone send me a link where i could find more pix of this awesome place!!

Techno-Architect

February 18th, 2006, 09:45 PM

2) The sphere building

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/1082/spherebuilding9wt.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

^^^^^^^^^^^
where is this building>????

SkyscraperJunky

February 18th, 2006, 10:08 PM

One of my favs... not a well-known building to many.
Someone told me this was Angelina Joulie's headquarters
in "Mr. & Mrs. Smith". This is 570 Lexington or the GE building...

http://img460.imageshack.us/img460/6595/570lex8it.jpg

http://img428.imageshack.us/img428/4881/570lexfac0hw.jpg

Beautiful attention to detail....

http://img315.imageshack.us/img315/1397/570lexclock5yp.jpg

Beautiful Lobby

http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/2024/570lexlobby8dm.jpg

Even the Subway stations incorporates the Art Deco architecture

http://img315.imageshack.us/img315/8292/570lexsubent2yx.jpg

http://img315.imageshack.us/img315/9529/570lextop4ap.jpg

http://img494.imageshack.us/img494/8053/570lextop12mg.jpg

LibertyTwo

February 18th, 2006, 11:31 PM

:eek2: Are you seriously saying that it's better than any scraper built after the year 1900? I sure hope you meant to say 21st century.

The topic is COOLEST buildings....do I think Burj Dubai is the best, most original, most important, a great example of international, futurist, brutalist, etc...NO -- but it is the coolest...

I mean really, my favourite scraper of all time is Met Life Tower, but is it the coolest...NO WAY....

So I am not saying it is better by any means....just COOLER...get it...got it...

Good ;-) :cheers:

LibertyTwo

February 18th, 2006, 11:36 PM

^^

I hope so too ...:weird:

I love that building too....some other classic Art Deco scrapers in New York for me are (some are demolished):

St Paul Building
World Building

Park Row and Chanin Building (for its simplistic style in an age of gaud)

Anyway I agree with you that some of the best scrapers are in NYC...however are they COOL....I mean think of it this way: when you think of a cool car does a Model T come to mind, or a Rolls...no they are classic and great cars....but you think cool cars you think Ferrari, Lamborghini etc

Thats all I was trying to get across

Liwwadden

February 19th, 2006, 06:34 PM

it think this building, in leeuwarden, Crystalic business center, is pretty cool.
(it the glass building at the front)

http://www.vvvleeuwarden.nl/expeditie-leeuwarden/images/werken/skyline.jpg

choyak

February 21st, 2006, 05:44 AM

I don't know whenever I stare at the Umeda Sky building, it gives me shivers---so cool as to be the coolest

http://www.japaneselifestyle.com.au/travel/images/osaka_umeda_sky_building.jpg

Pyramid

February 22nd, 2006, 05:59 AM

weird

February 25th, 2006, 07:11 PM

You will say that im crazy, but i love Pearl Tower (Shanghai).

Bitxofo

February 28th, 2006, 05:10 AM

^^I went to Shanghai in October 2005, I did not like that tower before, but I liked it very much "in person, in situ"!
:yes:

Manila-X

February 28th, 2006, 08:38 AM

SkyscraperJunky

March 3rd, 2006, 05:26 AM

It's a great Art Deco classic but it gets so lost in the density of Midtown.
It's crowded by those bland boxes of the 1960's!

hoschke118

May 29th, 2009, 11:44 AM

My favourite has always been potala palace, tibet
http://wallpapers.dpics.org/wallpapers/63/The_Potala_Palace%2C_Tibet_Province%2C_China.jpg

But others I love are:
CCTV Headquarters
Taj Mahal
Burj Dubai (soon)
Kingdom Centre

also can't wait for the dynamic tower to be built.

edit: Wow, just realised how dead this thread is. my bad!

william of waco

May 29th, 2009, 10:05 PM

This has my vote, i'm surprised no one has mentioned it yet.
Ontario College of Arts and Design.
http://www.cs.toronto.edu/~dmac/images/ocad2.jpg
http://www.globalphotos.org/toronto/20040529/RIMG5933.jpg

The clowns have landed!!!

This was already mentioned earlier in post 95, but The Pantheon in Rome is my choice as well. It was built in 126 and is one of the most miraculous survivors from ancient times.
Of all the old places I have ever visited, the Pantheon topped them all for that step-back-in-time feel.
A very cool building:

(flickr-RobertC)
http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff355/williamofwaco/291914602_765ae405ab_b.jpg

(flickr-sally.hadley)
http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff355/williamofwaco/3427244198_b1ffa76c9e_o.jpg

(flickr-feileacan)
http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff355/williamofwaco/2067025474_1c1ff135d4_b.jpg

backupcoolm4n

May 29th, 2009, 10:13 PM

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c182/gripja/woolworth.jpg

_Barca_

May 30th, 2009, 12:39 AM

(flickr-RobertC)
http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff355/williamofwaco/291914602_765ae405ab_b.jpg

(flickr-sally.hadley)
http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff355/williamofwaco/3427244198_b1ffa76c9e_o.jpg

(flickr-feileacan)
http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff355/williamofwaco/2067025474_1c1ff135d4_b.jpg

One of the greatest buildings in the architecture history, but "cool" it's not the most siutable word. It's not cool. it's beautiful, historic, amazing, important, but not cool. My subjective opinion.

william of waco

May 30th, 2009, 12:57 AM

One of the greatest buildings in the architecture history, but "cool" it's not the most siutable word. It's not cool. it's beautiful, historic, amazing, important, but not cool. My subjective opinion.

Um...This is a thread called 'Coolest building in the world'. I wrote "cool" only because it seemed in keeping with the theme. If the Pantheon had been in a thread called 'Greatest Buildings in Architectural History' then I would have written "A very great building".

Dude, (I bet you hate that word too) relax a little. I'm sure there are other threads where you're snootiness would be more appreciated.
I cant believe I actually have to explain this.:ohno:

_Barca_

May 30th, 2009, 01:11 AM

Um...This is a thread called 'Coolest building in the world'. I wrote "cool" only because it seemed in keeping with the theme. If the Pantheon had been in a thread called 'Greatest Buildings in Architectural History' then I would have written "A very great building".

Dude, (I bet you hate that word too) relax a little. I'm sure there are other threads where you're snootiness would be more appreciated.
I cant believe I actually have to explain this.:ohno:

I think that I should put some nice smiley. I'm not snootiness, and I didn't want to offend you, there has been a misunderstanding.
I'm sorry, but let me tell you that you have to relax.

william of waco

May 30th, 2009, 02:01 AM

I think that I should put some nice smiley. I'm not snootiness, and I didn't want to offend you, there has been a misunderstanding.
I'm sorry, but let me tell you that you have to relax.

Fair enough.
Personally I think buildings such as the Pantheon are too great for words anyway.

ReiAyanami

May 30th, 2009, 02:14 AM

Ok now I'll end this dispute: Coolest building in the world: Bank of China Tower, Honk Kong,

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3626/3302731253_f1f7df0bd3_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3138/2615872446_8e6e70e034_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3296/3066468139_6745927ba8_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3173/3063799026_c0306f2f5e_o.jpg
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/164/340526045_43e32b27ac_o.jpg

Now lets go home

CanadianSkyScraper

May 30th, 2009, 02:57 AM

Royal Ontario Museum
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3225/3147944404_f98bbcf7cd.jpg?v=1230568592
http://www.flickr.com/photos/grantmac/3147944404/

Cathedral of St. Basil the Blessed, Red Square, Moscow, Russia
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2230/1980152882_6141aab9dc.jpg?v=0
http://www.flickr.com/photos/trainplanepro/1980152882/

Disney Concert Hall
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3100/2830952532_31eb0fabfd.jpg?v=0
http://www.flickr.com/photos/chanc/2830952532/

arooo

May 30th, 2009, 03:59 AM

منتديات بنات قطر

www.qtryat.com/vb

Cosmo Urbano

May 30th, 2009, 04:11 AM

st basil

Guaporense

May 30th, 2009, 04:54 AM

What about something old, very, very old:
http://z.about.com/d/archaeology/1/0/t/f/great_pyramid.jpg
source: about.com

http://www.chess-theory.com/images5/01806_cheops_pyramid.jpg
source: chess-theory.com

Only 140 meters, but looks like it could dwarf most buildings around 200 meters.

Luis Indepels

May 31st, 2009, 12:01 AM

The clowns have landed!!!

:rofl:

phasuk111

June 6th, 2009, 07:27 AM

Wow! , very beautiful ,

zeusspf

June 6th, 2009, 04:27 PM

city of arts and sciences,valencia,spain.

Benonie

June 6th, 2009, 11:48 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/zuccos/blogs/atom800.jpg

^^ The Atomium in Brussels, Belgium was renovated some years ago and is shining as 50 years ago.

Wikipedia

The Atomium is a monument built for Expo '58, the 1958 Brussels World's Fair. Designed by André Waterkeyn, it is 103-metre (335-feet) tall, with nine steel spheres connected so that the whole forms the shape of a unit cell of an iron crystal magnified 165 billion times.

Tubes which connect the spheres along the 12 edges of the cube and all eight vertices to the centre enclose escalators connecting the spheres which contain exhibit halls and other public spaces. The top sphere provides a panoramic view of Brussels. Each spheres is 18 metres in diameter.

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g92/Benonie/Brussel/heysel/PICT0249.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g92/Benonie/Brussel/heysel/PICT0259.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g92/Benonie/Brussel/heysel/PICT0264.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g92/Benonie/Brussel/heysel/PICT0262.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/135/367536144_dd249fe89e_o.jpg

philvia

June 7th, 2009, 06:46 AM

cctv is my "coolest"

Cardona13

June 7th, 2009, 05:17 PM

In Medellín

"Parque Biblioteca España"(Spain library)

Inaugurated by the Spain Royal Family.

http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/4403/espum2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/4522/esp1zp7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Orquideograma:

http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/87/orquideoramaid9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Edificio EPM

http://img240.imageshack.us/img240/8677/edificioepmae6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/8040/edificioepm1xm1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

(Images by Carbet)

AMS guy

June 7th, 2009, 05:47 PM

Eiffel Tower Paris. :cheers:

Classic, elegant and unique.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2216/2169329776_7e449d9ff3_b.jpg
pic SToto98, flickr.com

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1304/1336426896_c1bc71f4b0_b.jpg
pic berryand79 flickr.com

RubenT

June 9th, 2009, 12:57 AM

No doubt possible:

http://neatorama.cachefly.net/images/2007-09/elephant-building-bangkok.jpg

paeyimm

June 10th, 2009, 12:22 PM

http://images.sub-studio.com/images/2008/0927oma.jpg

my favorite :)

william of waco

June 10th, 2009, 02:51 PM

^^ Nice one.

Beholder

June 11th, 2009, 12:15 AM

Of what i have seen up close:
1. Seagram
2. Chrysler
3. Bank of China in HK
Not a bad choice!

And, based off what I have seen:
1. Sony Center, Berlin: even the floor is cool with it's blue lights!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3194/2962032075_9d3b9f5bae_o_d.jpg
By: campru (http://www.flickr.com/photos/campru/2962032075/).

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3294/3016414092_0e7779fe26_o_d.jpg
By: Avocadoface (http://www.flickr.com/photos/avocadoface/3016414092/)

2. Grand arche de la défense, Paris: so simple, yet so impressive!
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/47/110422739_b52eb29fcb_o_d.jpg
By: pictalogue (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pictalogue/110422739/).

3. British Museum, London: a very well integrated cool glass roof!
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2126/2284553169_c32e3c8c9e_b.jpg
By: Yani Ioannou (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yanii/2284553169/)

I think for it's age the Sydney Opera House is really cool. I look at it so many time going into/out of the city and yet i never get sick of it
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y286/kakamesh/1957sydneyoh2.jpg
Maybe this would have been number one, but I didn't see it in real life.

Storey Hall, Melbourne:
http://www.a-r-m.com.au/images/projects/1/photos/storey_front.jpg http://www.a-r-m.com.au/images/projects/1/photos/storey_facadenight.jpg
Amazing as well!

This has my vote, i'm surprised no one has mentioned it yet.
Ontario College of Arts and Design.
http://www.cs.toronto.edu/%7Edmac/images/ocad2.jpg
Are buildings with legs cool enough to enter this thread?

Maybe...: the Royal Library archive in The Hague 'walks' over the elevated lightrail:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3246/2868005244_9dbca84bbc_b_d.jpg
By: Gerard Stolk (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gerardstolk/2868005244/).

The hall from the The Hague City hall is cool enough to host art now and than>

A. Kites
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3345/3492912645_fdde1d851b_b_d.jpg
By: Jeffrey NL (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffvdb/3492912645/)

B. Giant Spider
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/37/75990030_db76e545e9_o_d.jpg
By: Frans (3Djavu.nl) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/snarfo/75990030/)

C. Freedom (http://www.denhaagsculptuur.nl/2008uk/freedom.html)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3151/2590475648_af5d4b7dbf_b_d.jpg
By: Akbar Simonse (http://www.flickr.com/photos/simeon_barkas/2590475648/)

D. 16n _ ƒ5³ (http://www.lab-au.com/)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3130/2899553904_0642b4aaec_b_d.jpg
By: Haags Uitburo (http://www.flickr.com/photos/haagsuitburo/2899553904/)

OmegaScrapers

June 11th, 2009, 07:35 AM

cc headquaters or Swfc

Joy Machine

June 11th, 2009, 07:44 AM

http://architourist.pbworks.com/f/1132598995/coop-rooftop1.jpg

Personally, Ive always been a fan of this little gem

william of waco

June 11th, 2009, 08:24 AM

^^ Interesting.
But who designed it and what city can it be found?
Is it part of a private residence or public building?

Joy Machine

June 11th, 2009, 02:23 PM

^^ by one of my architectural heroes... Coop Himmel(b)lau I think its an office addition but its in Vienna. I've also heard rumor that got this approved under a "permanent installation" as opposed to a building addition...but thats rumor

antigoon99

June 11th, 2009, 04:43 PM

http://www.belgischeunie.be/cutenews/data/upimages/station_finished_or.jpg

the new Belgian research base at antartica

lohxy

June 12th, 2009, 01:15 PM

mesiniaga in subang jaya also cool

Van der Rohe

June 13th, 2009, 12:46 AM

a small and old one, but surely a cool one:

Sniezka Mountain Observatory (meteo station and a small hostel) in Sudety Mountains, Poland, built in 1969.

http://www.glicek.republika.pl/karkonosze/IMG_15478.jpg

http://www.sniezka.karpacz.pl/galeria1/pic_01.jpg

http://www.sniezka.karpacz.pl/galeria1/pic_06.jpg

http://www.sniezka.karpacz.pl/galeria1/pic_51.jpg

http://www.sniezka.karpacz.pl/galeria6/pic_18.jpg

http://www.sniezka.karpacz.pl/galeria6/pic_08.jpg

rychlik

June 19th, 2009, 03:41 AM

Sniezka in Karpacz. I've been there! Only takes about 4 hours one way but it's still fun and worth it.

minneapolis-uptown

June 23rd, 2009, 04:08 PM

definately the weisman Museum in Minneapolis:
http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w150/dathribab/weisman_art_museum.jpg

minneapolis-uptown

June 23rd, 2009, 04:23 PM

the "coolest" building ever!
http://www.cityhistory.us/stpaul/images/sp_ice_palace_1888.jpg

minneapolis-uptown

June 23rd, 2009, 04:29 PM

some cool buildings that I think have been forgotten here:

2) The sphere building

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/1082/spherebuilding9wt.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

It's not a building, its the death star!

MikaGe

June 23rd, 2009, 04:39 PM

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/71/219553445_fd64496bf7.jpg
Images credit: davegolden@flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/davegolden/219553445/)

Pimpmaster

June 24th, 2009, 03:10 PM

http://westindian.us/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/regatta_hotel__jakarta.jpg

sharky_88

June 24th, 2009, 05:51 PM

^^ does it excist ?

helghast

June 25th, 2009, 08:45 PM

^^ u mean exist, and no it does not. it's just a render

MikaGe

June 26th, 2009, 04:29 PM

It's Regatta condominium in Jakarta, the towers do exist except the reversed U-one, which supposed to be a hotel. It's been halted :ohno:

http://www.regattajakarta.com/ and the thread for this project is here (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=274789)

bixa louca

June 26th, 2009, 06:18 PM

http://a330.g.akamai.net/7/330/2540/20090112225347/www.interiordesign.net/articles/images/ID/20080110/Delta-Shelter-TB-054.jpg

For coolness, nothing beats the Delta Shelter. It's as cool as it gets.

D.D.

June 26th, 2009, 06:23 PM

lol

Action

June 26th, 2009, 07:41 PM

Taxidriver

June 27th, 2009, 12:14 PM

Flame Towers Baku , Azerbaijan

http://www.building.co.uk/Pictures/web/v/o/o/Flame_Towers_Concept.jpg

Marathaman

June 27th, 2009, 03:54 PM

esplanade theatre singapore

http://www.hotelsbycity.net/blog/int_singapore_singapore/files/2007/04/img_2161.jpg

World 2 World

June 27th, 2009, 04:44 PM

CRYSTAL MOSQUE, Terengganu, Malaysia

A fusion of modern materials for classical design.:)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2180/2258246983_642bc21747_b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2326/2266040962_e7745b3d55_b.jpg
by zairi

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3220/2522249095_bdf799477c_b.jpg

http://k53.pbase.com/o2/39/733439/1/93474854.DtSFne7z.MasjidKr.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2291/2523078162_b2ba3e69f5_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3175/2522255861_4a391f2341_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3254/3034568028_d4f31a26db_o.jpg

http://aminorazmi.shutterchance.com/photos/1978/138969_143d.jpg

antigoon99

June 27th, 2009, 05:05 PM

IMO...ugly as the night...sorry

Marathaman

June 27th, 2009, 05:28 PM

I'm sorry but that is one of the ugliest mosques....and I have seen some very stunning ones believe me.

sebvill

June 29th, 2009, 09:03 PM

I like the Hong Kong HSBC.

Huti

June 30th, 2009, 08:01 AM

Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics-I just love it!

Action

June 30th, 2009, 10:47 PM

http://www.architecture.uwaterloo.ca/students/projects+photogallery/images/adrealing2B.jpg

water water water, loo loo loo!

Benonie

July 6th, 2009, 02:40 PM

I'm sorry but that is one of the ugliest mosques....and I have seen some very stunning ones believe me.
It's a bit ugly but it's pretty cool, I think.

Benonie

July 6th, 2009, 02:50 PM

At Inderhavnen you'll find the most beautiful modern building in the city.
The new wing of the Royal Library by the Danish architects Schmidt, Hammer and Lassen.
In 1993 it won the European Architecture Competition.

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g92/Benonie/Denemarken/royal%20library/PICT0412.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g92/Benonie/Denemarken/kopenhagen/53.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g92/Benonie/Denemarken/royal%20library/PICT0396.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g92/Benonie/Denemarken/kopenhagen/61.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g92/Benonie/Denemarken/royal%20library/PICT0367.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g92/Benonie/Denemarken/royal%20library/PICT0370.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g92/Benonie/Denemarken/royal%20library/PICT0398.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g92/Benonie/Denemarken/royal%20library/PICT0397.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g92/Benonie/Denemarken/kopenhagen/55.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g92/Benonie/Denemarken/kopenhagen/56.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g92/Benonie/Denemarken/royal%20library/IMG_1308.jpg

The new Opera House from Danish architect Henning Larsen.

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g92/Benonie/Denemarken/opera%20house/71.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g92/Benonie/Denemarken/opera%20house/PICT0114.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g92/Benonie/Denemarken/opera%20house/PICT0103.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g92/Benonie/Denemarken/opera%20house/IMG_1288.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g92/Benonie/Denemarken/opera%20house/PICT0415.jpg

WasanUKboy

July 6th, 2009, 02:53 PM

Crystal Mosque reminded me of Aladdin

anacleta

July 6th, 2009, 03:04 PM

Valencia (Spain)

http://img236.imageshack.us/img236/51/megapanomq0.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b141/igsilar/cac29.jpg

]http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/3272/pano05webwm1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/3900/pano01minigk7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/3792/pano01webvp8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/945/pano02miniiw3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/858/pano02webwk9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img83.imageshack.us/img83/3127/untitled26ex.jpg

http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/6750/hdrqo9.jpg

http://i564.photobucket.com/albums/ss88/dutch_mentor/16322555388e1459beacbnu5.jpg

skyscraper100

July 6th, 2009, 03:51 PM

^^ one of my fav! designed by my favorite architect calatrava

skyscraper100

July 6th, 2009, 03:53 PM

the crystal mosque is amazing.. the first glass mosque ive seen. unique!

skyscraper100

July 6th, 2009, 03:55 PM

this one is cool also, looks like a UFo landed, a bit creepy lol

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3664/3482970711_74bcae6531.jpg?v=0

ChicagoFreak96

July 6th, 2009, 04:12 PM

Coolest buildings in the world-Sears Tower, Church Office Building!

Mr. Orange

July 7th, 2009, 05:00 AM

DanielLG

July 7th, 2009, 06:32 AM

Busan Cinema Centre:
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=895760

http://i28.tinypic.com/143i2vb.jpg

Seoul Opera House:
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=884394

http://i32.tinypic.com/2enasxw.jpg

Jeju Aerospace Museum:
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=868722

http://i28.tinypic.com/fv8qaf.jpg

Incheon Infinity Tower:
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=600137

http://i27.tinypic.com/2u91kwz.jpg

Dahupegu

July 7th, 2009, 07:01 AM

I personally belive, lol, that a "cool" building must be one that can stay cool by it self... an this one can xD

T4 BARAJAS - Richard Rogers

http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/4918/70592910.jpg

http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/1218/ftw0050theskeletonni5.jpg

Tadao Ando is one of my favorite architects, check him out!

http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/183/328771543217d6e463fcb.jpg

http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/1443/296897124316b000db9eb.jpg

And Peter Zumthor too!

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/2845/147854621511a41cced0b.jpg

http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/136/240230678758ffede7a5o.jpg

http://a330.g.akamai.net/7/330/2540/20090112225347/www.interiordesign.net/articles/images/ID/20080110/Delta-Shelter-TB-054.jpg

For coolness, nothing beats the Delta Shelter. It's as cool as it gets.

^^
Now, this one is really cool too... I like it!

Benonie

July 7th, 2009, 02:56 PM

The Library is nice, but the Opera house not so much. It looks and feels like a HQ for an airline. Most disappointing bldg I saw on my trip to Copenhagen.
I can live with that opinion. Royal library is great. Opera House is nice. I liked the shape, but as you say, could be an HQ of something.

World 2 World

July 8th, 2009, 09:22 AM

Putrajaya Waterfront Residential

- 2007 International competition, first prize
- Architect :Manfredi Nicoletti and Luca Nicoletti -
Studio Nicoletti Associati; with: Hijjas Kasturi Associates

Complex resembles fleet of sail boats

The city of Putrajaya is the new administrative capital of Malaysia, a few miles North of Kuala Lumpur. The new city is based on a system of connected islands created by overflowing a very large plantation of oil palms. The Public Administration buildings are in the centre of the islands, the residential units face the water. The main residential complex is conceived like a fleet of majestic Sail-Boats floating in the lagoon. The rib-like structural system forms the outer skin of the Sail-Boats and gives an important contribution to shadow the inner spaces of the various apartments without interfering with the view of the artificially created lagoon. All the apartments face the opposite sides of the Sail-Buildings as to create bilateral ventilation, with positive bioclimatic effects

http://www.worldarchitecturenews.com/news_images/1902_4_Putrajaya4.jpg

http://www.worldarchitecturenews.com/news_images/1902_2_Putrajaya2.jpg

http://www.worldarchitecturenews.com/news_images/1902_3_Putrajaya3.jpg

http://www.worldarchitecturenews.com/news_images/1902_1_Putrajaya1.jpg

http://img37.picoodle.com/img/img37/3/11/23/f_03m_43e5425.jpg

World 2 World

July 8th, 2009, 09:39 AM

Point 92, PJ, Malaysia

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/07/03/09/08/4294585_320x320.JPG

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/07/06/03/05/4322192_442x244.JPG

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/07/06/03/03/4322172_444x244.JPG

http://www.picamatic.com/show/2009/07/06/03/03/4322167_443x245.JPG

website: http://www.pjtradecentre.com/point92/concept-01.html

Amrafel

July 8th, 2009, 12:08 PM

guys, try to beat this beauty :lol:

http://www.hotelspirit.sk/data/files/45.jpg
Hotel Spirit, Bratislava

skyscraper100

July 8th, 2009, 02:24 PM

^^ XD colorful junks lol

gazzab1990

July 8th, 2009, 03:22 PM

The Gateway Arch, St. Louis, USA:-

http://aboutabride.files.wordpress.com/2008/09/st-louis-arch-address.jpg

The Barbican Centre, London, UK:-

http://hammersmithfulham.com/city-of-london.org/images/eventlist/venues/barbican460_1243335981.jpg

Lloyds, London, UK:-

http://www.highlimitaccidentlifeinsurance.com/images/lloyds_of_london_night1-01.jpg

Guggenheim Museum, NYC, USA:-

http://www.ou.edu/class/arch4443/50%27s%20Minimalism/Guggenheim.jpg

Eden Project, Cornwall, UK:-

http://www.stpearceaccountants.co.uk/eden-project.jpg

Mr. Orange

July 10th, 2009, 01:23 AM

Here are a few of my votes for "coolest" building. These will all be in the "Built" category. I'll post "unbuilt" later.

Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision
Architect: Neuteling Riedjik
Amsterdam
I went there last summer. Well worth the trip. The glasswork of color and texture on the outside is amazing.
http://urbalis.files.wordpress.com/2007/12/26vision600span.jpg

http://urbalis.files.wordpress.com/2007/12/institute_for_sound_and_vision_hilversum_neutelings_riedijk_01-736633.jpg

http://www.eikongraphia.com/wordpress/wp-content/Instituut%20voor%20Beeld%20en%20Geluid%20203%20small.jpg

Sudwestmetall
Architect: Allmann Sattler Wappner

http://www.allmannsattlerwappner.de/_data/projekte/img/zoom/swm_001_klein.jpg

http://wwx.baunetz.de/sixcms_4/sixcms_upload/media/2568/allmann_arb10.jpg

Museum Bregenz
Architect: Peter Zumthor
Looks simple, but the section is complex.

http://kienviet.net/upload/2009/04/zumthor_pritzker_prize_05x.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2278/2498171315_cb269a4981.jpg

Glass Cube
Architect: 3deluxe

http://www.dezeen.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/squ-leo_pr_er04_rgb_4163.jpg

http://thomasmayerarchive.de/images/1441/110AT20071105D0048/jpg/Architecture,glass-cube-LEONARDO,glass-cube-LEONARDO.jpg

Porche Museum - Stuttgart
Architect: Delugan Meissl
http://www.spiegel.de/img/0,1020,1410472,00.jpg

http://rickgundzik.com/wp-content/images/2009_porsche-museum_01_001.jpg

Cooper Union
Architect: Morphosis
http://www.peruarki.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/cooper_union_morphosis_peruarki_portada.jpg

http://www.core.form-ula.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/28483391.jpg

UrbanO!

July 10th, 2009, 01:36 AM

^^ The glass cube and museum bregenz are so damn beautiful.

The others, mmm... NO.

Mr. Orange

July 10th, 2009, 01:55 AM

^^ The glass cube and museum bregenz are so damn beautiful.

The others, mmm... NO.

Well... The thread is "coolest," not "most beautiful."

I don't think the photos of the Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision do it justice. The light as it plays on and through the surface is amazing. I couldn't figure out how to load any of my personal images from my computer, so I had to rely on ones I found on the web. If you like the Museum Bregenz (which is definitely one of my all time top ten), then I think you would like NISV.

Cooper Union is not beautiful per se, but I think it is cool.

Sudwestmetall has interesting tactility at its base, and the light through that screen is really dynamic.

You can probably tell from my choices that I'm into light-altering surfaces.

SJM

July 10th, 2009, 02:35 AM

My vote goes to the Petronas Towers

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v251/SJM87/2493995635_94a3900179_b.jpg

T3amgeist

July 11th, 2009, 07:51 PM

Umeda Sky Building - Osaka
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd134/spellbound-bluesky/Umeda%20Sky%20Building/umeda.jpg
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/ae/Umeda_Sky_building.jpg/559px-Umeda_Sky_building.jpg

Annibale

July 11th, 2009, 08:54 PM

KKL in Luzern by Jean Nouvel
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/12/Luzern_KKL_2004.jpg
http://worldradio.ch/wrs/bm~pix/kkl-lucerne~s600x600.jpg
http://image59.webshots.com/159/6/72/47/2708672470063598999NDEPiu_fs.jpg

Paul Klee Zentrum in Bern by Renzo Piano
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/15/Paul-klee-zentrum-ansicht-zoom.jpg/800px-Paul-klee-zentrum-ansicht-zoom.jpg
http://i.pbase.com/v3/54/483854/1/49362189.PICT3037.jpg
http://archipictures.free.fr/IMAGES/Paul-Klee-Zentrum-A-27.jpg
http://www.mimoa.eu/images/7002_l.jpg

Bocconi University enlargement in Milan by Grafton Architects
http://www.marinimarmi.eu/marinimarmieu/e107_images/Bocconi.JPG
http://www.italcoser-consorzio.it/it/wp-content/uploads/nuova-bocconi2.jpg
http://www.urbanfile.it/public/Skymino/125817_NewBocconiUrbanfile_041108_d.jpg
http://*************************/milan/jpgs/university_luigi_bocconi_ga210209_b_6.jpg
http://www.urbanfile.it/public/Skymino/13024_NewBocconiUrbanfile_041108_h.jpg
http://www.dezeen.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/architects-universita-luigi.jpg

Benonie

July 12th, 2009, 11:42 PM

I like the new Umicore-HQ in Antwerp, Belgium. Pretty cool.

http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/2377/afbeelding050q.jpg

Tyron

July 13th, 2009, 04:35 PM

Airrail Center - Frankfurt

http://www.jsk.de/media.php/Projects/Bahnhoefe/airrail_center_frankfurt_am_main_02.jpg
Source: JSK Architects

http://www.deutsches-architektur-forum.de/forum/pics/schmittchen/airrail(fraport)2.jpg
Source: Deutsches Architektur Forum

Tatanmr

July 14th, 2009, 12:46 AM

The Porsche Museum is really awesome..!!!!!!!!!!

Benonie

July 16th, 2009, 05:41 PM

ot2mGZe_pqU

Almost finished: the new Liège-Guillemins railwaystation in Liège, Belgium. Designed by Calatrava.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3186/2496658812_e2d96ff9c5_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3020/2621036808_80252e6752_b.jpg

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff297/Da_Vinci_photos/100_2289.jpg

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff297/Da_Vinci_photos/100_2299.jpg

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff297/Da_Vinci_photos/100_2305.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3137/2980387055_8b067963ac_b.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3094/2887416625_bbe1de6f5c_b.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g92/Benonie/Luik/KeulenBen002.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g92/Benonie/Luik/KeulenBen003.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g92/Benonie/Luik/KeulenBen007.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g92/Benonie/Luik/KeulenBen004.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g92/Benonie/Luik/KeulenBen005.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g92/Benonie/Luik/KeulenBen006.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g92/Benonie/Luik/KeulenBen010.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g92/Benonie/Luik/KeulenBen012.jpg

http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g92/Benonie/Luik/KeulenBen014.jpg

the spliff fairy

July 16th, 2009, 07:45 PM

so gorgeous

craperskys

July 18th, 2009, 03:22 PM

let's start with the bmw welt. i really like the futuristic and sculptural design.

here are some impressions from flickr.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3214/2924900046_36e5a1b461.jpg

source (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28432918@N04/2924900046/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3017/2762356220_4c91f5d2d8.jpg

source (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tobi0406/2762356220//)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2047/1817181204_a13218242b.jpg

source (http://www.flickr.com/photos/effpunkt/1817181204/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3597/3686798117_37dc87cbc4.jpg

source (http://www.flickr.com/photos/feldman_1/3686798117/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3577/3408473487_28b84f8f83.jpg

source (http://www.flickr.com/photos/c-s-n/3408473487/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2079/2506919090_d8705c4145.jpg

source (http://www.flickr.com/photos/coldfunk/2506919090/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3532/3195239666_6bd8e77e3c.jpg

source (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pfn/3195239666/)

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7b/Bmwwelt2.jpg/800px-Bmwwelt2.jpg

from wiki

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1184/1339539199_67bfdb8356.jpg

source (http://www.flickr.com/photos/myfear/1339539199/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3109/3228242137_9434f7584c_b.jpg

source (http://www.flickr.com/photos/frenzypic/3228242137/)

Marathaman

July 18th, 2009, 05:26 PM

that train station is gorgeous.

Benonie

July 19th, 2009, 10:37 AM

that train station is gorgeous.
Yes indeed:

The construction of the Liège-Guillemins trainstation on a panoramic view, 2 years ago.
Source: Wikipedia.

scroll >>>

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9c/Pano_Liege_guillemins_5juin.jpg

costa

July 19th, 2009, 07:48 PM

The train station looks good, but have nothing to do with the rest of the city arquithecture.

I prefer buidlings that can be gently integrated in the city without looking a virus in it.

Benonie

July 19th, 2009, 10:37 PM

The train station looks good, but have nothing to do with the rest of the city arquithecture.

I prefer buidlings that can be gently integrated in the city without looking a virus in it.

That's something you could say about any modern, 'cool' building in an old, historic town.
Anyway, the enviroment of the Liège-Guillemins trainstation wil have a complete reconversion in the future.

Lindemann

July 20th, 2009, 03:23 PM

69Ketchup

July 20th, 2009, 03:57 PM