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21st-century Architecture
Contemporary architecture is the architecture of the 21st century. No single style is dominant. Contemporary architects work in several different styles, from postmodernism, high-tech architecture and new references and interpretations of traditional architecture like New Classical architecture and neo-vernacular architecture. to highly conceptual forms and designs, resembling sculpture on an enormous scale. Some of these styles and approaches make use of very advanced technology and modern building materials, such as tube structures which allow construction of buildings that are taller, lighter and stronger than those in the 20th century, while others prioritize the use of natural and ecological materials like stone, wood and lime. One technology that is common to all forms of contemporary architecture is the use of new techniques of computer-aided design, which allow buildings to be designed and modeled on computers in three dimensions, and constructed with more precision and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Resorts World Sentosa
Resorts World Sentosa (abbreviation: RWS) is an integrated resort on the island of Sentosa, which is located off the southern coast of Singapore. The key attractions within RWS include one of Singapore's two casinos, Universal Studios Singapore theme park (which is the second Universal Studios theme park in Asia after Universal Studios Japan and the first in Southeast Asia) the Marine Life Park#Adventure Cove Waterpark, Adventure Cove Waterpark, as well as the Marine Life Park, S.E.A. Aquarium, which is the world's second largest oceanarium. First conceived in 2006, the S$6.59 billion (US$5.03 billion) resort was developed by Genting Singapore, and construction began in 2007. It was the List of most expensive buildings in the world, third most expensive building ever constructed when it was completed in 2010. The resort occupies approximately of land and directly employs up to 15,000 people. The soft launch of the first four hotels took place on 20 January 2010, with the Festiv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
