5 spherical skyscrapers that defy the laws of nature

5 spherical skyscrapers that defy the laws of nature

Categories: Asia | Design and Architecture | World

Since ancient times the architects have created a round and spherical form of the building. Round towers and domed churches met exclusively in Greek and Roman architecture, but nowadays you can see similar forms in architecture, planetariums and theatres. Mostly in such buildings are used round shape in the floor plan, but we present five high-rise buildings, round forms that stagger the imagination.

5 spherical skyscrapers that defy the laws of nature

5 spherical skyscrapers that defy the laws of nature

Skyscraper "Aldar", Abu Dhabi

5 spherical skyscrapers that defy the laws of nature

The Building, Fangyuan Mansion, Shenyang, China

By the way, at the time the building Fangyuan Mansion was recognized as one of the most ugly in the world.

5 spherical skyscrapers that defy the laws of nature

Guangzhou-yuan, Guangzhou city

5 spherical skyscrapers that defy the laws of nature

The Radisson BLU Hotel in Frankfurt

5 spherical skyscrapers that defy the laws of nature

The Sunrise Kempinski Hotel, Beijing

Keywords: Skyscrapers

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