When looking to create the next world-famous landmark, governments throughout history have held open architecture competitions to source their designs. Here are three of some of the world’s most famous and iconic landmarks that were designed by winners of architecture competitions.
Ancient Egyptian architecture’s most iconic form is the pyramid. Built thousands of years ago, the Egyptian pyramids are still popular tourist attractions to this day, giving testament to the skill and ingenuity of ancient Egyptian architects. However, the smooth sloped triangular structures did not simply appear one day, it evolved through hundreds of years of different architectural styles and structures across the region.
Instagram is an ideal platform for architecture and design enthusiasts, with plenty of beautiful photography, sketches, and renders posted daily alongside inspiration and ideas. There are almost too many fantastic accounts to count, but we’ve shortlisted 10 must-follow accounts for anyone who has ever hashtagged a post with #architecture.
The Roman Empire sprawled across Europe for hundreds of years, and grew from fairly humble beginnings to encompass much of the known world. The Roman Empire therefore left its mark on numerous civilizations, introducing structures and monuments that are still in place to this day.
Skyscrapers are a common sight these days, with taller and taller buildings reaching towards the sky in order to impress potential tenants, clients, and grab themselves titles, awards and headlines. But what was the first building to tower above the crowd, and why was that design so revolutionary?
