Little did architect Jørn Utzon know when he created his initial drawings, that the Sydney Opera house would become a milestone in 20th century architecture. Utzon was 38 when he submitted his entry in the design competition. An unknown architect at the time, he was surprised when his sculptural design was selected from over 200

The John Curtin School of Medical Research in Canberra, Australia is reminiscent of dominos, probably due to its repeating forms. Designed by architecture firm Lyons, this modern building screams high-tech. Its sinuous form was inspired by the double helix structure of DNA. Features like the name, cut from concrete, and concrete panels with abstract molecules

One Central Park, located in Sydney, Australia combines a high-rise apartment building with vertical gardens to a beautiful effect. The gardens are comprised of 38,000 plants, including 250 native and exotic types of plants. The gardens will vary in appearance depending on the season. One Central Park contains over 600 apartments along with restaurants and

This week’s crazy building is Federation Square in Melbourne, Australia. This series of uniquely designed buildings cover about an entire city block and also had to fulfill a challenge: to complement several historical buildings as well as integrate a river into its design! It features buildings, two open squares, and one covered square. Trains run