16 examples when architecture made you freeze with your mouth open right in the middle of the street (18 photos)

In the past, the main materials for construction were stone, wood and clay. Architects had to design a building on paper for a long time. Currently, the world of construction has changed significantly.





Bridge in China

Since 2018, you can admire a bridge like this in China. The 400-meter-long structure, which extends across the river on imposing pillars, houses various buildings.



Sun and Moon Pagodas

In the same China, there are two Buddhist religious buildings, which are presented in golden and silver colors, they have a height of 35 meters.

Pakistani Shah Jahan Mosque

This place is a perfectionist’s dream, because the building is famous throughout the world for its perfectly laid masonry.



"Lucky Knot"

An unusual Chinese bridge for pedestrians stretches for 185 meters.



Jal Mahal

In fact, this beautiful Maharaja's palace in India has 5 floors, just 4 of them are hidden under water. But it was not always so. When a terrible drought began in the country, the ruler of that time ordered the construction of a dam to fill the valley with water, which saved his subjects. However, the price of this decision was the palace, which was located in that very valley.



Honeycomb vault

It adorns the palace in the Iranian town of Esfahan. This is such a fascinating element of traditional architecture that you can admire it for a very long time.



Library

The unusual building belongs to a university in Mexico.



Museum of the World Ocean

It is located on the territory of our country, in Kaliningrad, and is dedicated to the history of exploration and development of the oceans.



Shah-Cherakh

This mausoleum was created by architects in Iran, and all its unsurpassed beauty is hidden inside. The fact is that many small pieces of mirrors were used in the interior decoration, for which the place is also called a mirror mosque.





"Vertical forest"

The nature around us is the most powerful inspiration for creativity. A striking example is this building in Italy.



House in Singapore

Maintaining “green” buildings is very expensive, but how beautiful they look! However, they have one significant drawback - the constant fight against insects.



American Cadet Chapel

The Air Force Academy building has been attracting the attention of lovers of Art Nouveau since 1962.



Skyscraper in Vancouver

The tower has a rather interesting shape.



New product from Dutch architects

A residential complex of this kind is definitely an excellent decoration for the city.



round house

The French call the building Les Arenes de Picasso, and also the alarm clock, for its shape.



A passage connecting two buildings

The fantastic "ring" is located in the center of Brussels. Do you have a favorite architectural masterpiece?