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Art Nouveau Architecture
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Hotel Tassel
The Hotel Tassel was built by Victor Horta in Brussels, Belgium, and is one of the earliest examples of Art Nouveau architecture. It was built in three parts, linked by steal and glass. The stairway uses curvy decorative lines typical of Art Nouveau design. -
Museum of Applied Arts
The Museum of Applied Arts in Budapest, Hungary, was as designed by Ödön Lechner and inspired by Indian and Islamic design. It features a green rooftop and a glass atrium. -
Casa Batlló
Antoni Gaudi redesigned this house in Barcelona, Spain, in 1904 with exaggerated Art Nouveau organic elements both in the interior and exterior. It is also known as the "House of Bones" because it's structure resembles skeletal features. Many elements are irregular and asymmetric, based on Art Nouveau organic design. -
Vitebsky Railway Station
The Vitbsky Railway Station in Saint Petersburg, Russia, was rebuilt in 1904 with an elaborate Art Nouveau interior of sweeping staircases and stained glass. -
Casa Galleria Vichi
Florentine architect Giovanni Michelazzi created this building which was completed in 1911, It incorporates curvilinear forms and animal sculptures, including eagles and dragons. -
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Art Deco Architecture
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Chrysler Building
The Chrysler Building in New York designed by William Van Alen is one of the most famous Art Deco buildings. It’s angular tower is topped by rows of geometrically designed arches. -
McGraw-Hill Building
The McGraw-Hill Building in New York City by Raymond Hood incorporates the stepped piers, angular outlines and vertical tower designs of Art Deco. -
Cincinnati Union Terminal
The Cincinnati Union Terminal, now a museum, was built in 1933 by Alfred T. Fellheimer and Steward Wagner, with architects Paul Philippe Cret and Roland Wank. It's geometric designs are typical of Art Deco. -
Kavanagh Building
The Kavanagh Building is an Art Deco skyscraper in Buenos Aires, Argentina, designed by architects Gregorio Sánchez, Ernesto Lagos and Luis María de la Torre. It's clean, angular, towering form was typical of Art Deco architecture. -
New India Assurance Building
The New India Assurance Building is an Art Deco office building designed by Master, Sarhe and Bhuta, with artistic designer N. G. Parsare. It was built in Mumbai, India, and its facade is characterized by tall, vertical lines.
