Architectural space

The Pompidou Centre in Paris has unique architecture. The building is designed so that there is more space inside as all the service sections are on the outside of the building – elevators, stairs, water and air ducts, escalators are all outside. This amazing architecture allows the public to see how the building functions and all the different areas are colour coded – the air pipes are blue, the water pipes are green, the escalators are red, the electricity is yellow. This building is one of the most visited attractions in Paris.

The Saint Basil’s Cathedral is one of the most recognizable buildings in Moscow, Russia. This building is located in Red Square. Despite its size Saint Basil Cathedral is the finest in Russian church architecture. The bold use of colour’s and spiral shapes make the building a breathtaking sight. Each of the chapels is topped with a unique onion dome. The combination of spirals, strips, angles and intricate detail makes the cathedral so unique. The building is heavily based on religious meanings and metaphors.

Akshardham Temple, New Delhi. This temple consists of 234 ornately carved pillars, 9 ornate domes, and 20 quadrilateral shikaras along with spectacular Gajender Pith with plinth of elephants carved on the stone. The immense detail and sculpture of this building is incredible and simply breathtaking. The symmetry of the temple is unbelievable as the intricate carving would be hard to repeat identically. The wet footpath creates a reflection of the building, which adds to the overall view.

Manzana de la Discordia - Batlio's House (Gaudi). I took a trip to Barcelona with my school where we visited many of Gaudi’s outstanding pieces of architecture. Gaudi’s work is admired and loved by architects worldwide. His work is one of the most unique architectural styles. Most of his work is adorned with coloured tiles arranged in mosaic patterns; the use of colour is incredible. The combination of colours, original design and shaped stonework creates a breath-taking experience.