8 Architectural Wonders Inspired by Nature
By Priyanka Roshan | Aug 29, 2024
Nature has inspired some of the most iconic and sustainable architectural designs around the world. Here are eight remarkable structures where nature meets innovation:
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1. Lotus Temple, India
Resembling a blooming lotus flower, this New Delhi temple symbolizes purity and peace with its 27 marble petals.
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2. The Gherkin, UK
Inspired by the Venus flower basket, this London skyscraper’s unique shape and energy-efficient design make it an architectural marvel.
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3. Turning Torso, Sweden
Malmö's Turning Torso twists like a spine, reflecting the dynamism of the human body in motion.
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4. Sagrada Família, Spain
Antoni Gaudí’s basilica in Barcelona features tree-like columns that create a forest-like interior.
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Known as the Bird’s Nest, this stadium’s design symbolizes nurturing, with its intricate steel lattice resembling a bird’s nest.
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The world’s largest mud-brick building, inspired by termite mounds, with protruding beams that aid in annual repairs.
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This Santiago temple's design mimics flower petals, with nine translucent wings that allow natural light to create a serene atmosphere.
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It is inspired by the DNA double helix, symbolizing innovation and the fusion of technology and nature. Its spiral design represents the connection between the city's past and future.
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