When most people think about architecture in
Southeast Asia, they tend to focus on ancient structures such as temples and monuments, and with good reason. The region is, after all, decorated with some of the oldest buildings the world has ever known.
However, they recently have numerous unique and beautiful buildings across Southeast Asia, buildings that glow with their very own magnificence and shine as symbols of modernization without shying away from being different. These contemporary structures are striking examples of cutting edge construction, and they represent a series of sights that you should not miss the chance to marvel at.
Art Science Museum, Singapore
One of the primary attractions of Marina Bay Sands, the Art Science Museum’s appeal comes from both its exhibits and its architecture. The building’s contemporary structure was designed to represent Singapore’s welcoming hands. It can thus be seen as a combination of ten fingers or two open hands.
The tip of each of these ten segments has a series of filters which draws in natural light and channels it into the museum, showcasing its exhibits in their best natural state. This is why the Art Science Museum continues to be a preferred gallery for exhibitions from all across the world.
Guangzhou Circle, China
The landmark building Guangzhou Circle is located in Guangzhou, China. This circular building’s central hold is hollow. It is the world’s tallest (138 meters) circular building.
Aldar Headquarters, UAE
This circular building is the first of its kind in the
Middle East. It is located in
Abu Dhabi, UAE and was voted the "Best Futuristic Design" by the Building Exchange Conference held is Spain.
The Lotus Building, China
The Lotus Building is located at the center of Wujin, China. It shows the three stages of lotus, from the new young bud, to the flower in full bloom. It houses the departments of city’s planning bureau.
Solar Ark, Japan
This unique structure, which was established in 2002, is located inside Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd. Anpachi, Gifu, Japan. It is actually a power generation facility. Solar Lab, a museum of solar energy is stationed at the center of the Sanyo Solar Ark. The facility offers activities to cultivate a better appreciation of the use of solar energy.
New Century Global Center, China
Chinese architecture is famed for its bold, powerful statements which push scale, albeit usually vertical, to the extremes. However, China now boasts the world’s largest building in terms of volume, able to hold a staggering 20
Sydney Opera houses. Inside the massive complex visitors can find a shopping center, a university complex, a Mediterranean village and an IMAX theatre. This architectural giant can be interpreted as an unsubtle statement of the country’s current economic power, as it points towards its future global position.
The Chongqing Guotai Arts Center, China
The Chongqing Guotai Arts Center has raised eyebrows due to its architectural interpretation of chopsticks and a hot pot, or a white fig tree depending on personal interpretation. The current structure is the result of countless changes which the architect has painstakingly undertaken over the past eight years. Facilitating shows, performances and other artistic events the arts center is now an important cultural hub of Chongqing.
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