St Basil’s Cathedral, Moscow, Russia

St Basil’s Cathedral stands on the famous Red Square in its colorful glory. Its iconic domes can be seen from all around the city. The church was commissioned in the 16th century by Ivan the Terrible and it’s a commemoration of the capture of the Tatar stronghold of Kazan.

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Osaka Castle, Kyobashi, Japan

The Osaka Castle is one of the most famous landmarks in Japan, consisting of 13 structures. It has an incredible history and it had a big impact on the unification of Japan during the 16th century.

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La Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain

Iconic architect Antoni Gaudi died before he could finish this masterpiece. He was walking to it as he would every evening when a tram hit him, leaving Barcelona’s most famous building unfinished. Its completion date has been moved several times and it won’t be finished for years from now.

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Jiunvfeng Study on Mount Tai (China)

Jiunvfeng Study was carefully designed to fit into the sacred space that surrounds it. It’s shaped like a cloud and sits on the lowest peak of Mount Tai. The building’s design makes it easy to forget you’re sitting in a modern building, because it respects and works with nature around it.

Museum of Contemporary Art Helga de Alvear (Spain)

The Helga de Alevar Foundation headquarters is located in the city of Cáceres, Spain. The building is not new; it was first built in 1913—and it was now restored and extended to match the surroundings in the most beautiful way.

Cycle Through the Trees in Bosland (Belgium)

There’s a new cycling path in Bosland, Belgium that offers a unique chance to cycle through the trees. The path is perfectly comfortable for cyclers of all ages, and it goes in a circle, which means you have an opportunity to ride and enjoy the view for as long as you want.

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The design was inspired by the rich cultural heritage of Yangzhou, which used to be a place where many ancient writers and poets gathered in the past.

The plain glass exterior of the building hides the sleek interior made of black, mirrored ceilings and floors, which create an illusion of entering a never-ending tunnel made of books.

The bookstore is divided into four different areas, each inviting visitors to get lost amongst the thousands of books on display. The pure white “reader’s forest” zone leads into a corridor with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves extending endlessly to the side. There is also a peaceful reading room with benches to relax on, a theatrical readers’ hall, and a playground-inspired children’s area. On the 4th floor, there is a leisure area, where visitors can enjoy a good cup of coffee or tea. 

The most intriguing aspect of the space is the double-height hall featuring zig-zagging sets of stairs that lead up and across tall bookshelves that line the walls. The stairs double up as seats, where visitors are encouraged to rest and read as long as they wish to. 

Zhongshuge bookstore is a great place to not only read books but also take the time to think and interact with other visitors. The mirroring surfaces and ceilings dramatically expand the view, creating a sense of infinity, which further emphasizes the importance of reading. It is a creative space where you can browse for a new favorite story or simply spend hours enjoying the peaceful ambiance that will spark your imagination.

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Located in Billund, Denmark, the LEGO House was conceived as an urban space as well as an experience center for all LEGO lovers. Designed by the architectural firm BIG (BjarkeIngels Group), it was created as a place where children and creative souls of all ages can get the ultimate LEGO experience all year round.

The building itself represents a literal manifestation of the infinite possibilities the LEGO brick can offer. It consists of 21 white bricks stacked on top of each other. The facade is covered with tiles and from afar it looks as if the entire building is made of LEGO bricks only. It is an impressively large building, covering an area of 12,000 square meters.  

The ground floor consists of three restaurants, a LEGO Store, a conference room and the 2,000-square meter LEGO Square. The Plaza is integrated into the public space, allowing visitors and citizens of Billund to freely walk through the building.

The first and second floors include four experience zones arranged by color, each representing a certain aspect of a child’s learning. Each zone is organized for different activities, encouraging visitors to explore and play at their own pace. Red is for creative skills, Blue is for cognitive skills, Green is for social skills and Yellow is for emotional skills. Of course, these are not limited to children only but welcome all LEGO enthusiasts to imagine and create their own LEGO worlds. 

In addition to the experience zones, there is also a large gallery of LEGO creations built by fans and a large exhibition about the history of the LEGO brand, as well as a huge sheltered public space and a number of outdoor terraces and playgrounds for visitors to explore and enjoy. 

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Here are five buildings you must not miss.

La Pedrera

Guadí designed this building for the aristocrats and it opened in 1912. As a joke, Guadí designed the staircases to connect to different floors in a random order. The building looks like a desert and the rooftop allegedly inspired George Lucas in his design of the stormtroopers.

Casa Batlló

Casa Batlló is an extremely colorful and creative building designed by Gaudí to tell the legend of Saint George. The tiles on the building look like scales of the dragon and the balcony are made to look like skulls.

Casa Amatller

Cassa Amatller can be found next to Casa Battló. It was built by Puig and Cadafalch in 1898 and was home to a famous chocolatier. This is why the building does not look dissimilar to colored sweets and wrappers.

Barcelona Cathedral

The cathedral was constructed between the 13th to 15th centuries and is a beautiful example of gothic architecture.

Sagrada Familia

You cannot go to Barcelona without seeing Gaudí’s most famous and treasured work – the Sagrada Familia. It is still under construction but what has been completed so far is breathtaking.

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St Basil’s Cathedral, Moscow, Russia

St Basil’s Cathedral stands on the famous Red Square in its colorful glory. Its iconic domes can be seen from all around the city. The church was commissioned in the 16th century by Ivan the Terrible and it’s a commemoration of the capture of the Tatar stronghold of Kazan.

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Osaka Castle, Kyobashi, Japan

The Osaka Castle is one of the most famous landmarks in Japan, consisting of 13 structures. It has an incredible history and it had a big impact on the unification of Japan during the 16th century.

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La Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain

Iconic architect Antoni Gaudi died before he could finish this masterpiece. He was walking to it as he would every evening when a tram hit him, leaving Barcelona’s most famous building unfinished. Its completion date has been moved several times and it won’t be finished for years from now.

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Jiunvfeng Study on Mount Tai (China)

Jiunvfeng Study was carefully designed to fit into the sacred space that surrounds it. It’s shaped like a cloud and sits on the lowest peak of Mount Tai. The building’s design makes it easy to forget you’re sitting in a modern building, because it respects and works with nature around it.

Museum of Contemporary Art Helga de Alvear (Spain)

The Helga de Alevar Foundation headquarters is located in the city of Cáceres, Spain. The building is not new; it was first built in 1913—and it was now restored and extended to match the surroundings in the most beautiful way.

Cycle Through the Trees in Bosland (Belgium)

There’s a new cycling path in Bosland, Belgium that offers a unique chance to cycle through the trees. The path is perfectly comfortable for cyclers of all ages, and it goes in a circle, which means you have an opportunity to ride and enjoy the view for as long as you want.

The post 3 New Buildings We Loved in 2020 appeared first on Traveler Dreams.

The design was inspired by the rich cultural heritage of Yangzhou, which used to be a place where many ancient writers and poets gathered in the past.

The plain glass exterior of the building hides the sleek interior made of black, mirrored ceilings and floors, which create an illusion of entering a never-ending tunnel made of books.

The bookstore is divided into four different areas, each inviting visitors to get lost amongst the thousands of books on display. The pure white “reader’s forest” zone leads into a corridor with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves extending endlessly to the side. There is also a peaceful reading room with benches to relax on, a theatrical readers’ hall, and a playground-inspired children’s area. On the 4th floor, there is a leisure area, where visitors can enjoy a good cup of coffee or tea. 

The most intriguing aspect of the space is the double-height hall featuring zig-zagging sets of stairs that lead up and across tall bookshelves that line the walls. The stairs double up as seats, where visitors are encouraged to rest and read as long as they wish to. 

Zhongshuge bookstore is a great place to not only read books but also take the time to think and interact with other visitors. The mirroring surfaces and ceilings dramatically expand the view, creating a sense of infinity, which further emphasizes the importance of reading. It is a creative space where you can browse for a new favorite story or simply spend hours enjoying the peaceful ambiance that will spark your imagination.

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Located in Billund, Denmark, the LEGO House was conceived as an urban space as well as an experience center for all LEGO lovers. Designed by the architectural firm BIG (BjarkeIngels Group), it was created as a place where children and creative souls of all ages can get the ultimate LEGO experience all year round.

The building itself represents a literal manifestation of the infinite possibilities the LEGO brick can offer. It consists of 21 white bricks stacked on top of each other. The facade is covered with tiles and from afar it looks as if the entire building is made of LEGO bricks only. It is an impressively large building, covering an area of 12,000 square meters.  

The ground floor consists of three restaurants, a LEGO Store, a conference room and the 2,000-square meter LEGO Square. The Plaza is integrated into the public space, allowing visitors and citizens of Billund to freely walk through the building.

The first and second floors include four experience zones arranged by color, each representing a certain aspect of a child’s learning. Each zone is organized for different activities, encouraging visitors to explore and play at their own pace. Red is for creative skills, Blue is for cognitive skills, Green is for social skills and Yellow is for emotional skills. Of course, these are not limited to children only but welcome all LEGO enthusiasts to imagine and create their own LEGO worlds. 

In addition to the experience zones, there is also a large gallery of LEGO creations built by fans and a large exhibition about the history of the LEGO brand, as well as a huge sheltered public space and a number of outdoor terraces and playgrounds for visitors to explore and enjoy. 

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Here are five buildings you must not miss.

La Pedrera

Guadí designed this building for the aristocrats and it opened in 1912. As a joke, Guadí designed the staircases to connect to different floors in a random order. The building looks like a desert and the rooftop allegedly inspired George Lucas in his design of the stormtroopers.

Casa Batlló

Casa Batlló is an extremely colorful and creative building designed by Gaudí to tell the legend of Saint George. The tiles on the building look like scales of the dragon and the balcony are made to look like skulls.

Casa Amatller

Cassa Amatller can be found next to Casa Battló. It was built by Puig and Cadafalch in 1898 and was home to a famous chocolatier. This is why the building does not look dissimilar to colored sweets and wrappers.

Barcelona Cathedral

The cathedral was constructed between the 13th to 15th centuries and is a beautiful example of gothic architecture.

Sagrada Familia

You cannot go to Barcelona without seeing Gaudí’s most famous and treasured work – the Sagrada Familia. It is still under construction but what has been completed so far is breathtaking.

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