2. This beautiful glass building in Frankfurt, Germany was featured in the August 2007 issue of Architectural Record. It was designed by Christoph Ingenhoven for the Lufthansa Aviation Center. I really like how the whole thing is made of glass, and it appears so light and airy, as an airport should be. The glass is also well insulated to keep sound out, another essential quality of an airport. Since millions of different people pass through airports everyday, good design is key.
3. This interestingly formed building in Harlem, NY was also featured in the August 2007 issue of Architectural Record, and was designed by Swanke Hayden Connell Architects. This building is expected to be completed in 2009, and it will replace a parking lot that was once there. This building has a unique form that will really stand out among the other shorter and older buidlings already in existance in Harlem. I love the differently sized cubes stacked to create an abstract or cubist art feel.
4. The Reisley House was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in the 1950's. You can't talk about architecture without mentioning Frank Lloyd Wright. This house was featured in the November 2006 issue of Dwell. The best about this house (and lots of other of Wright's designs) is that it is built into the ground. It wouldn't be able to exist anywhere else because he designed it for that specific location. I also love the sharp corners that contrast the organic woods and plantlife around it, although it is made of wood, to tie it in with the surroundings at the same time. The house is small and quaint, simple, and beautiful.
5. Featured in the May 2007 issue of Metropolitan Home, this adorable house was designed by Marjorie Skouras. This is probably my favorite house of all ten, because I love when buildings are covered with vines. I also love the bright pink shutters and the ruffly umbrellas. The archway windows and the french doors that open to the patio give this home a classic and vintage feel. Skouras says, "When the umbrellas are all open, it looks like a scene from Alice in Wonderland."
6. The Juniper House was designed by Hans Murman and Ulla Alberts and it is located in Gotland, Sweden. The house was featured in the September 2007 issue of Dwell. When I first looked at this house, I couldn't quite make out what was going on, but I then realized that it was a giant graphic of juniper trees on a glass wall. I love how the house becomes part of the environment in such a unique way. All of the colors on the outside- natural wood, woodsy green, and creamy white perfectly play up the colors of the natural environment around the house.
7. This interesting house in Montecito, California was designed by Barton Myers and was featured in the September 2007 issue of Dwell. The boldest feature of the house is the roofs, which are pools of water, which also serve as reservoirs. "The water cascades lyrically down the procession of rooftops, from the studio to the residence to the guesthouse..." I love the tranquility the pools of water provide, as well as the pretty reflection aspect. The pools really connect the house into the environment.
8. These lovely yellow apartement homes are located in Bartningallee, Germany and were designed by Hans Schwippert. They were featured in the November 2007 issue of Wallpaper magazine. I love the bright color of the apartments, because a lot of architects are timid to use bold colors on the exteriors of their buildings. I also love how the balconies of the apartments are separated from the main part of the building, further accentuating the bright yellow.
9. Another Frank Lloyd Wright design, the Guggenheim Museum in New York City has such a unique structure. I love the white, because it makes the form stand out so much more. I have been to New York time after time, but I have never been here, and now I really want to. This view of it is very cool too, because you can see every layer with the fish eye lens. Wright's designs are so contemporary that it is only fitting to have the museum house modern and contemporary art.
10. This was probably the coolest building I've ever been too. (I took the picture!) The Apple Store in New York City on Fifth Avenue is a huge glass cube with a floating Apple logo above ground, and the store it self is underground. You can either take the frosted glass staircase, or the cylindrical glass elevator to get downstairs, and once you do, you can't believe your eyes. I love all things Apple, so this was such a fun experience. Having such a cool design really draws people in, even if they don't like Apple products. (but who wouldn't?!) The humongous glass cube steals your gaze the moment you are in sight of it, and after that, you see right through to the floating apple logo. The cube is one of purest forms in existence; it is simple and elegant, and that is the image Apple is trying to portray about their products to the public as well. The store is also open 24/7 so that no one will miss a chance to go in.
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