spain
A Building Which Has Been Taking 134 Years to Build: Basílica de la Sagrada Família
Sep 5 2016
One of the most interesting construction projects of our time is this church located in Barcelona, Spain. Construction has begun on March 19, 1882, and is scheduled to finish in 2026! Check out this awesome animation of the current state and how the building will look like once it's complete. Simply amazing!
Abandoned Cement Factory Converted Into a Luxury Home & Office
Apr 13 2012
When it was discovered in 1973 by Ricardo Bofill this Cement factory was made up of 30 silos, underground galleries and huge engine rooms which made it perfect for a restoration project. After it was acquired by Ricardo it was converted into his personal mansion and architectural office. The old yard has been converted into a beautiful blossoming botanical garden. Looks amazing!
Symmetrical Design of Eixample, Barcelona
Jan 27 2012
Designed in symmetrical octagonal pattern in the early 20th century, Eixample is one of the most unique looking districts of Spain. This amazing symmetrical design provides the town with wide streets, rounded corners and lush vegetation nearly in every part of the city. The lack of tall buildings is also a contributing factor to this beautiful sunny district.
Metropol Parasol: Largest Wood Structure in the World
Jan 13 2012
A waffle like structure in the middle of Seville, Spain. Looks strange and alien like at first glance - but I think it's pretty awesome. The amount of work that went into creating it and designing it must have been insane! Thanks Architecture Style, for referring this to us!
An Ancient City On Top of Giant Boulders
Nov 3 2011
Monsanto in Spain is built on a terrain that has enormous boulders, and thousands of years ago these were not movable. The city got built right between them! Cover photo by Maaugusta@Flickr.
A Tiny European Town Built on a Cliff
Sep 24 2011
The basalt cliff that the town is situated on is over 165 ft (50 m) high and almost one kilometer long. Many centuries ago this cliff was formed by the overlaying of two lava flows.
