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1. Dancing House, Prague1. Dancing House, PragueThis untraditional building is also known as Fred and Ginger after the dancers Fred Astaire andThis untraditional building is also known as Fred and Ginger after the dancers Fred Astaire andGinger Rogers. Although the modern twist doesn't fit the Baroque and Art Nouveau buildings Ginger Rogers. Although the modern twist doesn't fit the Baroque and Art Nouveau buildings around it, the Dancing House is one of Prague's symbols. around it, the Dancing House is one of Prague's symbols.
2. Mind House, Barcelona, SpainThis strange house is situated on of the entrances in the Parc Güell in Barcelona. It was designedby the architect Antoni Gaudi. His work was inspired by nature. And since nature doesn't have anystraight lines in it, there are no straight lines in his work as well.
3. Cubic Houses, Rotterdam, NetherlandsRotterdam is proud with it's spirit of experimenting. The abstract architecture of the square housesmakes them unique. Residents say that living in such houses makes you go with their lines. Not allthe furniture fits and cleaning the windows is a challenge.
4. Kansas City Public Library, Missouri, United StatesThe bookshelf is an amazing feature of downtown Kansas City. The public library was found backin 1873. The books were chosen by the people of the city. They were asked to pick influential booksthat represent the city. The innovative book design is actually the parking garage exterior.
5. 30 St Mary Axe (also known as “the Gherkin”, London, United KingdomThe Gherkin is a skyscraper in the financial district of City of London. It was open in 2004 and it has 41 floors. An interesting detail is that the tower uses energy-saving methods which helps ituse half the energy a building that big would normally use. The top level of the building shows a 360° view of London.
6. Stone House, Guimaraes, PortugalThe private stone house with an unknown architect may look rustic but you will be surprised from The fact that the house has a swimming pool and a fireplace. The house attracts thousands of tourists each year.
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