America's Favorite Architecture
The American Institute of Architects (aka the AIA), celebrating its 150th Anniversary, put together a website of America's favorite architecture. The list was compiled by polling its members. The result is a collection of 150 buildings, bridges, monuments and memorials which users can vote on.
What's nice is that they have added models to Google Earth, so user can see the location, and see the landmarks in 3D
My personal favorites? (from the list provided by the site)
- Grand Central Terminal, New York
- The Vietnam War Memorial, Washington DC
- Brooklyn Bridge, New York
- The Getty Center, Los Angeles
- Seattle Public Library, Seattle
Of course, my selections are skewed towards building in New York that have personal significance and buildings I have actually visited.
One glaring omission in my opinion: National Gallery of Art's East Building, Washington DC, by I.M. Pei. This building is by far my favorite in Washington DC.
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I've always loved the NGA's east building as well - the combination of architecture + exhibits is top notch. Speaking of the east building and New York architecture, the recent Hopper exhibit was fantastic. Looks like it is in Chicago now.
Washington DC has won several awards of excellence for the inclusive design and integration of green roofs and walls, to help create green space within urban areas, while maintaining aesthetic beauty and improving the overall health of those who work within the buildings.
To learn more about this, check out the conference and trade show (open to the public with day passes) in Baltimore
www.greenroofs.org/baltimore