Amazing Ceiling Art!

Posted by denise in July 4th, 2009

Posted in: Art

the senedd, cardiff

the undulating ceiling of the senedd (the welsh assembly) was designed by richard rogers, the architect chosen to develop tower 3 of the world trade center reconstruction.

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british museum’s great court, london

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the british museum‘s great court was opened in 2000 and was designed by norman foster. it features a stunning tessellated roof which consists of 6100m² of glazing.

dc metro station, washington

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chicago-based architect harry weese was responsible for designing the washington metro system in the 1970s and the brutalist architecture, especially the tunnel walls and ceilings, still look remarkable to this day.

the holy mosque in the eastern anatolia region of turkey was originally constructed in 1179 but has since been restored on five occasions, resulting in a mixture of architectural styles. the inside of the mosque’s main dome is absolutely fantastic.

bahá’í house of worship, illinois

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the interior of the baha’i house of worship in wilmette was designed by alfred shaw. the intricate stylings of the dome’s ceiling are breathtaking.

mosteiro dos jerónimos, lisbon

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i believe spanish architect joão de castilho was responsible for the amazing ceiling in jerónimos monastery, back in the 1500s. the result is a ribbed, gothic masterpiece.

alcázar of seville