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Eight of the world's most colourful buildings
Imaginative architects have long used colour to elevate their work. From a dazzling ancient temple to a vibrant library, here are eight buildings where colour is integral.
TL;DR
- Color has been used in architecture for thousands of years, from early cave decorations to polychromatic temples and structures of multi-coloured marble.
- Throughout history, color has been featured in stained glass, frescoes, and the bright surfaces of contemporary buildings.
- Eight specific buildings are highlighted for their integral use of color: Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple (India), Palau de la Música Catalana (Spain), Guardian Building (US), De Bijenkorf department store (Netherlands), Reversible Destiny Lofts (Japan), Maishima Waste Incinerator Plant (Japan), Leganés Central Library (Spain), and Croydon Colonnade (UK).
- These structures demonstrate how color can be used to express spiritual life, cultural identity, commercial success, artistic vision, and to invigorate occupants.