5 Revolutionary Buildings That Never Saw the Light of Day
Explore the fascinating world of never-built architecture, from a futuristic tower in Las Vegas to a Museum of Humankind in Kenya.
ArchitectureNever BuiltFuturisticDesignLas VegasDubaiKenyaMuseumOpera HouseReal EstateJun 23, 2024
'The Atlas of Never Built Architecture,' sheds light on over 300 lost skyscrapers, hotels, casinos, government buildings, cemeteries, and even a 'floating theater boat that resembles a UFO.' Authors Sam Lubell and Greg Goldin delve into the stories behind these never-built designs, inspiring us to imagine what could have been. Here are five remarkable building designs that never broke ground.
Frequently Asked Questions
What inspired the book 'The Atlas of Never Built Architecture'?
The book was inspired by the 'lost library' of buildings that offer glimpses into how some corners of the world could have looked.
How many lost skyscrapers, hotels, casinos, government buildings, cemeteries, and other structures are featured in the book?
Over 300 lost structures from around the world are featured in the book.
What was the proposed Xanadu hotel in Las Vegas modeled after?
The Xanadu hotel was modeled after Shangri-La, the mythical Himalayan paradise.
What was the design inspiration for the Museum of Humankind in Kenya?
The museum's design was inspired by hand axes, tools used by human predecessors over 1.8 million years ago.
What was the fate of Zaha Hadid's Dubai Opera House design?
The global financial crisis in 2009 thwarted plans for Hadid's Dubai Opera House complex, and new designs were completed by Janus Rostock instead.
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