Building a house or a commercial building is no longer a simple task of constructing four walls and a roof. It requires vision, imagination and a lot of dedication to design an architectural marvel that leaves everyone spellbound by their beauty. Here are our top picks for such awe-inspiring buildings that are so much more than just a shelter for the elements of nature:
1. The Lotus Building, Wujin, China
Studio 505, an Australian architecture firm is responsible for the design of the iconic Lotus Building in Wujin, China. The building’s core is designed to be the heart of the lotus while large grill-like structures shaped to depict a lotus flower’s leaves surround it. The Lotus Building houses the city’s Planning Bureau and is one of the most beautiful buildings in the world to belong to a country’s government.