Tag: “Organic Architecture”

45 places found.

  1. Encounter Bar and Restaurant

    This classic example of googie architecture was built in 1961 to celebrate the completion of Los Angeles International Airport as a then-new "Jet Age Terminal." With it's 135 foot parabolic arches and flying-saucer center section, the Theme Building (its proper name) was declared a historic monument by the city of Los Angeles in 1992. Now called the Encounter Restaurant and Bar, its a fun place to grab a drink or a snack between flights at LAX.

  2. Villa Savoye

  3. Walt Disney Concert Hall

    Walt Disney Concert Hall was designed by architect Frank Gehry, and is the new home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. It is said to be one of the most acoustically sophisticated concert halls in the world, and its stunning looks are an attraction in itself.

  4. Alberta Legislature

    The Alberta Legislature Building is located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Edmonton is the capital of Alberta.

  5. The Ennis-Brown House

    Frank Lloyd Wright's Mayan-style masterpiece in the Los Feliz Hills. One of the first residences ever to be built using concrete blocks Wright set the bar pretty high for other architects.

  6. Park Guell, Sunset

    Gaudi's famous park - trees and modernist architecture in the centre of Barcelona. Get there climbing the escalators from Metro Vallcarca (Green Line) and take your time.

  7. Morris-Jumel Mansion

    The Morris-Jumel Mansion is Manhattan's oldest home and only remaining Colonial residence. It was built in 1765 by British Colonel Roger Morris.

  8. The Elrod House

    John Lautner's incredible desert house for Arthur Elrod. A massive concrete roof hung over an indoor outdoor pool with boulders in the living room makes the house feel sort of like a super modern cave.

  9. de Young Museum

    Designed by Herzog & de Meuron, the de Young is located in Golden Gate Park, and features an extensive collection of Native American, American, Asian and African art.

  10. Prague, Main Square

    Stare Namesty in Prague is one of the most beautiful if not the most beautiful old town square in Europe.