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Fact-O-Pedia
Fact-O-Pedia
Futuristic Buildings
Futuristic Buildings
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.
1
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 in Singapore is an 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 Center. The Oculus
was designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava.
It opened in 2016.
5
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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