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Jul 9, 2018 · 1. La Sagrada Familia, Barcelona. A work in progress since 1882, Antoni Gaudí’s monumental Roman Catholic Church stands amongst the most well-known examples of unfinished architecture.
Mar 24, 2023 · These famous unfinished structures are scattered around the world, with each having its own reason for never being finished. Construction stopped on some due to war, natural disasters, economic strains, and other unseen problems that arose during the planning and building process.
May 14, 2013 · Super Power Building. This one definitely fits into the realm of colossal screw-ups. The Super Power Building is to Scientology as the Vatican is to Catholicism, according to church leader David Miscavige. Work began in 1999 in Clearwater, Florida, and was estimated to take two years and $40 million.
Jul 16, 2020 · 1. Alai Minar, Delhi. In 1300 CE, upon its commission, this free-standing tower was supposed to be double the height of its comrade: Qutb Minar. Today, this unfinished project Alai Minar’s first-story rubble masonry core stands dejected in the same complex as its antithesis.
May 17, 2024 · Spanning nearly 400 pages, the book surveys creations by Frank Lloyd Wright, Le Corbusier, Zaha Hadid, and dozens of other visionary minds. Below, AD covers seven designs featured in the book ...
With the pursuit of innovative solutions for each challenge, the influence of these boundary-pushing designs resides undeniable. Here are 20 projects, by famous architects, that will keep you wondering about the ‘what might have been’. 1. Cenotaph for Newton, Etienne-Louis Boullee. Location: Paris, France.
Nov 29, 2021 · 1. The Portrait of George Washington on the $1 Bill. The Athenaeum Portrait, as it's known, was painted by Gilbert Stuart in 1796. It was commissioned by Martha Washington, who had requested a...
