10 Most Futuristic Architectures in The World

With the development of technology and creative ideas from the world of architecture is not surprised there are more futuristic architectures with all the benefits. The following are the 10 most futuristic architectures.

1. CONCERT HALL AND CONFERENCE CENTER

Located in Reykjavik, Iceland, designed by Henning Larsen and Batteríið in 2011.  Even before the official opening of the building, the building is like a gemstone that breathed new life in the capital of Iceland with a façade kaleidoscopic of multicolor glass. The crystalline shell, created by artist Olafur Eliasson, complete the jagged structure and volume of geometric buildings. At night, the LED strips on the exterior is active and transform this landmark into a beautiful shimmering beacon.

2. BURJ KHALIFA. Dubai, United Arab Emirates. By Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, 2010.

The record for the tallest skyscraper in the world currently held by Burj Khalifa with 828 meters high. The tower has the fastest elevator with a speed of 60 km / h or 16.7 M / sec. A total of 162 floors in this tower is used for office, residences, restaurant, Armani Hotel, and an observation deck. The design is proud not only because of its height but also thanks to the sleek silhouette created.

3. GARDENS BY THE BAY. Singapore. By Wilkinson Eyre Architects, Grant Associates, 2012.

Standing side by side, Gardens by the Bay and Supertrees attract more tourists to come visit Singapore. This conservatories parabola of glass and steel anchor sophisticated accommodate a variety of plants from all over the world like a flower meadow and a misty mountain forest. After being around the park, it's time to explore the sights with a bridge connecting the supertrees that some of them equipped with photovotic cells to harness the sun's energy into luminous lights at night.

4. LINKED HYBRID. Beijing. Steven Holl Architects, 2009.

The main tower consists of 8 interconnected with bridges. This project is the realization of the vision of 21st century urban development due to the function of the building is used with maximum. This multifunctional complex is used for residential, shops, restaurants, and schools. Each bridge is made ​​of glass and steel are also retail spaces and a cafe that invites residents and visitors to each tower to meet each other between neighbors.

5. THE Shard. London. Renzo Piano Building Workshop, 2012.

The Shard is The Tallest skyscraper in Western Europe, which is located beside the River Thames. The building is inspired by architectural form of the structure of the church tower, consisting of 8 facade made ​​of beveled glass. In this multifunctional building contained offices, apartments, restaurants, hotels, and it is crowned by a new observation platform opened to provide a view of up to 40 miles, in all directions.

6. PEROT MUSEUM OF NATURE AND SCIENCE. Dallas. Morphosis Architects, 2012.

Architect Thom Mayne, the Pritzker Prize-winning, founder of Morphosis best known for the habit to break the standard. And it also expresses in this building. The building is covered with concrete textured panels consists of a 5-storey cube that looks like a crack on one side. Angled trim on the sides, there is a glass-enclosed escalators to take visitors entrance to the upper floor exhibition space.

7. PARRISH ART MUSEUM. Water Mill, New York. Herzog & de Meuron, 2012.

Gable topped by a white wavy, Parrish Art Museum may be the mirror of a traditional heritage. Looks are like an ordinary farming is the host of the artworks of famous artists. With a length of 187 meter building was designed with concrete material and the ceiling of natural wood to give a warm feel. Not forgetting skylights in each office to provide maximum exposure of sunlight during the day.

8. GUANGZHOU OPERA HOUSE. Guangzhou, China. Zaha Hadid Architects 2010.

Modern building boom in China has contributed in creating some of the architectural projects that appear bold and striking. This building is designed by world class architect Zaha Hadid, the Guangzhou Opera House is a unique building. The building is composed of two dynamic structures with larger buildings used to accommodate 1800 seats and a smaller building of 400 seats to accommodate for a more intimate atmosphere. Both buildings clad in a large expanse of glass and steel-framed granite complex.

9. Metropol Parasol. Seville, Spain. J. Mayer H. Architects, 2011.

With a height of 27 meters and a length of 150 meters, the Metropol Parasol is referred to as a landmark in Spain. Made of wood and roof pergola, a unique platform that is organically shaped to accommodate the restaurant and the archaeological museum.

10. ABSOLUTE WORLD. Mississauga, Ontario. MAD Architects, 2012

THE ABSOLUTE WORLD, Toronto was designed by MAD who has earned a reputation as an innovative architectural works such as Inner Mongolia's Ordos Museum. This Skyscraper buildings with 50-56 floors was performed with a dynamic shape that looks swerving around its own axis.

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