Sentences with phrase «struck by the architecture»

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Chartered by Ball State University, Imagine sits on 27 acres of a converted former Young Women's Christian Association complex consisting of seven buildings with striking Spanish architecture.

Much different than the typical Mediterranean style architecture and design, this beachfront resort is a striking wood and glass building designed by architect Javier Sanchez.

Comprised of five - story Swiss - style chalets, this secluded historic hotel is surrounded by magnificent natural landscape that has inspired its Swiss - alpine ambiance and interiors, including its themed architecture and striking atrium lobby.

Purchased by Edward Cunningham in 1988, the Alpenhof maintains its striking Swiss architecture, cozy ambiance, and European menu.

Carefully developed to blend into the local surroundings, The Lofts design mirrors that of The Henderson, which captures the romance of traditional coastal architecture by complementing the stunning natural backdrop with striking shingles, steep gabled rooflines and a reverence to Florida's nautical history.

In reaction to the «glass boxes» issue, some younger American architects such as Michael Graves (1945 ---RRB- have rejected the austere, boxy look in favor of postmodern buildings, such as those by Philip C. Johnson (1906 — 2005) with striking contours and bold decoration that alludes to historical styles of architecture.

My first time in the city centre of Reus was in late August, and apart from the amazing architecture, I was really struck by the amount of lovely shops.

From the outside, the basilica is recognised by its striking architecture, huge white domes and impressive staircase which leads up the hillside to a spacious forecourt.

Tour the Czech Republic by train and uncover a whole country filled with many delights such as bustling cities, spa towns and striking Gothic architecture.

M by Montcalm is a luxe tech hotel situated amidst the buzz of London Tech City in Shoreditch, with an exterior of striking architecture inspired by renowned Op Artist Bridget Riley.

Along with every amenity you can imagine, a full time chef and butler await your guests... Overlooking the Caribbean Sea amid spectacularly lush gardens, this property presents the perfect blend of striking Provencal architecture with high end, luxurious Philippe Starck contemporary interiors... The enchantment begins at the entry where you will be greeted by a massive tropical reef aquarium which leads through to the expansive indoor and outdoor living areas and pool terraces with vast open views of the ocean and breathtaking sunsets.

Full Orchestral Soundtrack — The mystical city of Zagoravia is fantastically realized with astounding detail, striking architecture and a rich and vibrant orchestral score recorded by the world famous Sofia Session Orchestra.

There's nothing that grabs our attention like some really lovely architecture, so when we saw these photographs by Sebastian Weiss we were immediately struck by the bold shapes and wonderful use of light and shadow.

To the east, Barcelona is represented by the striking architecture of one of its famous churches, Sagrada Familia, and to the west, a train station in east Tokyo is embodied by the sound of a passing commuter train at the Shinagawa Station.

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The striking composition was inspired by local metalworkers working on drain gutters, and resonates with Dakar's vernacular architecture of wrought iron window bars and doors.

Greenwald notes that «Harris says [in his travels] he was struck by «how images were embedded in architecture, how, with framing and woodcarving, they became independent objects for devotion, holding the attention and awe of the viewer.»

Designed by the Houston architecture firm Carlos Jimenez Studio, the 55 - key hotel boasts a reception area filled with striking artworks by Jeff Elrod, Christopher Wool, and Mark Flood, and custom - made furniture like a handsome mahogany - and - steel reception desk crafted by local design studio Silla.

Even the most colorful painting — Red Brass (1955), ironically by Kline, the abstract expressionist most associated with black and white — is more striking for its taut, bristling architecture than its palette.

To the east, Barcelona is represented by the striking architecture of one of its famous churches, Sagrada Familia, and to the west, a train station in Tokyo is embodied by the sound of a passing commuter train at the Shinagawa Station.

Johnston's drawings give new perspectives to familiar spaces; thus the striking architecture of the Institute's top - lit galleries - Victorian wool merchants» offices which were converted by Dixon Jones in 1993 - comes into focus.

He was also inspired on urban architecture, especially becoming enamored by the striking, modern geometric presence of the Eiffel Tower.

I was also struck by the formal parallels between this very pure kind of painting and the Modernist architecture going on at the same time.

Within the striking architecture of the ACFNY, designed in 1992 by Raimund Abraham, the show presents select work by both Austrian and international artists whose pursuits of drawing require us to activate a matrix of complex and untraditional ideas to understand and approach their work.

, a new body of work created in direct response to the environment and architecture of IMMA, and from IMMA's Collection a striking red neon text installation, Line Writing, 1994, by Laos born artist Vong Phaophanit.

By viewing climate as a network, one sees the architecture of interaction — a striking simplicity that belies the complexity of its component detail.»

Built by Ramage Company, and with interiors by Leslie Cotter Interiors, LLC, this Craftsman style home provides a striking interpretation of Arts & Crafts architecture utilizing a harmonious combination of brick, siding and woodwork.

In homage to the site's historic use as a brickmakers, the stunning detached house has been designed and built by Living in Space, a London - based design and architecture firm, with a striking combination of red tessellated brick and large panes of glass.