BY DESIGN
Architectural travel
W Richard Dalman Managing Director, Dalman Architects dalman.co.nz
ith the open borders, many of us canopies can be climbed and walked between are looking to head overseas to via suspended walkways creating a viewing visit friends and relatives; for exotic observatory over the whole venue; “Cloud adventures and relaxation. Wherever we go, we Forest” is a 42-metre high ‘mountain’ whilst experience a variety of architecture whether we the Flower Dome displays a sensory feast of seek it out or not. For those of us that enjoy new international floral habitats in the world’s architectural experiences, here are a few buildings largest glass greenhouse. and places that I have visited over the years that resonated with me and may pique your interest. Apartheid Museum, Johannesburg, South Africa The Apartheid Museum, designed by a Marques de Riscal Hotel and Winery, Elciego, consortium of South African architects, pulls Spain In the heart of the Rioja wine region of no punches with the raw architecture outside northern Spain, Frank Gehry has designed an and the confronting exhibits inside. Spread amazing hotel that floats above the winery over seven hectares, visitors wander inside and and vineyard below. The titanium panels out and select whether to be black or white in pink, silver and gold signify the colours throughout their journey, exposing them to the of wine and create a dramatic façade. The very brutal reality that was apartheid. sandstone base anchors the building and relates to the historic winery buildings. Dubrovnik, Croatia The Old Town of Dubrovnik on the edge of the Adriatic Sea has been listed Gardens by the Bay, Singapore While the by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. The many exotic plants are amazing in these Medieval town is architecturally united by the 100-hectare gardens in the heart of Singapore, thick stone walls and terracotta roofing. It’s a the architecture plays a significant role in the great place to explore and get lost in the myriad overall experience. The “Supertree” structural of lanes and small squares.
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