Christoph Kapellar

Christoph Kapellar's Bibliotheca Alexandrina is a beautiful example of New Age Architecture because it harps both on the past and the present. The original Library of Alexandria in the 3rd century BC held all information of the Western World a total of more than 700,000 books. Around 235,000 books were destroyed by Julius Caesar's men by setting the books on fire, and around 392 AD the Christians destroyed the rest of the books. The main purpose of the building is of course learning and communication.

The building's facade is made up of more than 75,000 square yards of stone. The carvings on the stone are different alphabetical symbols known throughout history. Just about every form of communication has been etched into the wall from mathematical symbols to braille and musical notes.

The giant sphere seen here is a planetarium with a diameter of almost 60 feet. The structure is supposed to symbolize the Earth seen from the Moon. In all Christoph Kapellar's Bibliotheca Alexandrina is an inspiring building that will provide a unique learning center for all of those who choose to visit.

Massimiliano Fuksas

The New Exhibition Center designed by Massimiliano Fuksas is one of Fuksas's greatest designs in my opinion. The building moves away from all conventional means of architecture especially in Italy, a place of classical architecture. It seems that Fuksas thought of classical architecture and its elements then turned them on their heads and built this building. I think it is extremely important for an architect of each age or generation to take what they have learned and experienced then create their own unique interpretation of architecture. Fuksas in no doubt accomplished his own interpretation of architecture that no other architect has before.

The building has fair pavilions, offices, reception areas, a congress center, a service center, and meeting rooms. The roofing seems to concentrate and move light all over the building. It looks like a giant grid was bent, punched, twisted, then pulled to create the pseudo landscape that hovers over your head. In all I think that Fuksas's design is completely innovative and a perfect example of New Age Architecture.

Renzo Piano

The Centre Culturel Tjibaou designed by Renzo Piano is a prime example of New Age Architecture due to the new age construction technologies mixed with the traditions of the Kanak, an indigenous tribe of Noumea of New Caledonia. The exhibits inside of the buildings are devoted to local art and traditions.

The Interior even seems to harp on the art that it holds. The walls are made of indigenous wood much like the huts that the indigenous people make to live in. Its good to see that all architects are not just making high rise buildings for multi-billion dollar companies. That they can create for people that actually need the buildings. That the buildings they create can reflect the style of the people who actually inhabit the spaces.

Tom Wills-Wright

The Burj Al-Arab designed by Tom Wills-Wright is a luxury hotel in Dubai that pioneers into the future of design. The building is 1053 feet tall and has a hotel, restaurant, conference rooms, and a fitness club. The building is an echo to a sail flapping in the Persian Gulf. The hotel has been awarded with seven stars the only hotel in the world to have received such a prestigious award. The building is off limits to visitors to ensure the privacy of the guests. Some guests even arrive by helicopter by landing on the 28th floor. In all the Burj Al-Arab is the crown jewel of the United Arab Emirates.

The Interior of the Burj Al-Arab sparred no expense. The giant columns are finished with 22 karat gold. The ceiling extends up to 600 feet tall where the guest suites are. Every 30 minutes a fountain launches water into the air. The Burj Al-Arab is almost like a little taste of Las Vegas minus the gambling, due the extravagant interiors matched with a new age sleek exterior.