What makes buildings beautiful? Although beauty is a subjective criterion, there are plenty of buildings that have gained fame either by being featured in movies or by setting records as the tallest ever constructed. The following are some of the architectural marvels of the modern world:
Empire State Building, USA
Located in the heart of New York City, the Empire State Building gained fame through a myriad of films shot there, including the very iconic “King Kong.” Aside from being a popular setting for films, it's also the third tallest building in the U.S. and ranks 12th in the world.
Burj Khalifa, UAE
It was previously known as the Burj Dubai before its inauguration. This 2,722-feet skyscraper is considered the tallest man-made structure in the world. Construction started in September 2004, and it was officially opened on January 201o.
The Bird's Nest, China
The Beijing National Stadium, also known as The Bird's Nest, was designed for the 2008 Summer Olympics and Paralympics. It is the world's largest steel structure. It consists of two main structures: a red bowl-shaped, concrete seating area and an outer steel frame that makes it look like a nest.
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Spain
The Spanish Guggenheim is a museum for modern and contemporary art, but the building itself is a masterpiece by Frank Gehry. The circular body is a signature design and built mainly with glass,
titanium, and limestone.
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Empire State Building, USA
Located in the heart of New York City, the Empire State Building gained fame through a myriad of films shot there, including the very iconic “King Kong.” Aside from being a popular setting for films, it's also the third tallest building in the U.S. and ranks 12th in the world.
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Burj Khalifa, UAE
It was previously known as the Burj Dubai before its inauguration. This 2,722-feet skyscraper is considered the tallest man-made structure in the world. Construction started in September 2004, and it was officially opened on January 201o.
The Bird's Nest, China
The Beijing National Stadium, also known as The Bird's Nest, was designed for the 2008 Summer Olympics and Paralympics. It is the world's largest steel structure. It consists of two main structures: a red bowl-shaped, concrete seating area and an outer steel frame that makes it look like a nest.
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Spain
The Spanish Guggenheim is a museum for modern and contemporary art, but the building itself is a masterpiece by Frank Gehry. The circular body is a signature design and built mainly with glass,
titanium, and limestone.
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