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Futuristic buildings are a part of contemporary architecture and are identified

by their unique shapes. They are engineering marvels, constructed with the
latest technology.

Let’s learn about the futuristic buildings.

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Galaxy Soho is an urban complex building located in
Beijing, China, built in 2012. The main structure of the

building was built using standard concrete.

2

Learning Hub Singapore is a new educational landmark
in Singapore designed by Heatherwick Studio. It is

designed to be a new multi-use building for its 33,000
students in 2015.

3
The Oculus is a transportation hub and shopping mall
built alongside the One World Trade Centre. The Oculus
was designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava.

It opened in 2016.

4
Absolute World is a residential condominium and
twin tower skyscraper complex completed in 2012 in

Mississauga, Canada. It contains apartments on each of
its oval-shaped floors.

5 Heydar Aliyev Centre is a 57,500 m² building complex

in Baku, Azerbaijan, designed by Iraqi-British architect
Zaha Hadid and noted for its distinctive architecture

and flowing, curved style that eschews sharp angles.
It opened in 2012.

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