modern architecture

The manufacturing of new building materials, the invention of new construction methods, and the growth of cities inspired an architecture that became known as Modern. It started in the 19^th century, boomed in the 20^th and by the Second World War it was adapted to most architectural designs.

The City of Arts and Sciences ( Ciutat de les arts I les Ciencies ) is an entertainment based cultural and architectural complex in Valencia, Spain. It is one of the most important destinations in Valenica and one of the 12 treasures of Spain. Santiago Calatrava and Felix Candela designed it, the project first started construction in 1996 and ended in 1998 with the opening of L’Hemisferic section which to me represents an eye and pointing out that it is a large format of a cinema. It is made of and divided into 7 parts, each having its own way of representing futuristic excellence. They are all grand creating a great sense of scale difference and they emit great intensity to who ever are visiting.

I believe that this city is one of the main tourist attractions in

 Valencia, due to its uniqueness. Each turn in the city is a new experience showing different angles and perspectives in a way which our eyes aren’t used to and this give the whole city its immensity.