Arquitectonica facts for kids
Arquitectonica is a world-famous company that designs amazing buildings and spaces. Based in Miami, Florida, they are experts in architecture (designing buildings), landscape architecture (designing outdoor areas like parks), and interior design (designing the inside of buildings). They also work on urban planning, which means they help plan how entire neighborhoods or cities are laid out.
The company was started in 1977 by a group of talented architects, including Bernardo Fort-Brescia and Laurinda Hope Spear, who still lead the firm today. They wanted to create buildings that were different and exciting.
Arquitectonica is known for its unique style. Their buildings often feature bright, bold colors and interesting geometric shapes. They look dramatic, modern, and almost like giant pieces of art. This expressive style has made them famous all over the world, with offices in cities like New York City, Paris, Shanghai, and Dubai.
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Famous Projects
Arquitectonica has designed hundreds of buildings, from towering skyscrapers and hotels to museums and sports arenas. Their work can be seen in major cities across the globe.
Buildings in the United States
The firm has had a huge impact on its home city of Miami, but its work is found all over the country.
- Miami, Florida
- Kaseya Center - A huge arena for concerts and sports.
- Atlantis Condominium - A residential building famous for its bright colors and a large square hole in the middle.
- Brickell City Centre - A massive project with shops, hotels, and apartments.
- Miami Children's Museum - A fun and colorful building designed for kids.
- Icon Brickell - A large waterfront residential complex.
- Other U.S. Cities
- The Cosmopolitan Resort & Casino - A luxury hotel and casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
- Westin Hotel Times Square - A colorful, futuristic-looking hotel in New York City.
- Disney's All-Star Music Resort - A fun, themed resort at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.
- Bronx Museum of the Arts - A modern art museum in New York City.
- Philips Arena (now State Farm Arena) - A major sports arena in Atlanta, Georgia.
- The Infinity Towers I & II - A pair of residential skyscrapers in San Francisco, California.
Projects Around the World
Arquitectonica's creative designs can be found in many different countries.
Asia
- Hong Kong
- Festival Walk - A large shopping mall and office complex.
- Cyberport Campus - A business park for technology companies.
- Philippines
- SM Mall of Asia - One of the largest shopping malls in the world, located in the Manila area.
- Pacific Plaza Towers - A pair of luxury residential skyscrapers.
- SM Aura - A high-end shopping mall known for its unique design.
- Other Asian Countries
- International Financial Center - A major office and hotel complex in Seoul, South Korea.
- City of Dreams Casino Resort - A large resort and casino in Macau.
- Nexus World Condominium - A residential building in Japan.
Europe
- France
- Microsoft Headquarters - The main office for Microsoft in Paris.
- Auditorium de Dijon - A modern concert hall in the city of Dijon.
- Exaltis Tower - An office skyscraper in the business district of Paris.
- Other European Countries
- Banque de Luxembourg Headquarters - The main building for a major bank in Luxembourg.
- Solaria & Aria Towers - Residential skyscrapers in Milan, Italy.
- Marriott Hotel & Offices - A hotel and office building in Prague, Czech Republic.
South America
- Peru
- Banco de Crédito Headquarters - The main office for one of Peru's largest banks, located in Lima.
- United States Embassy - The U.S. Embassy building in Lima.
- The Westin Lima Hotel & Convention Center - A major hotel and event space in Lima.
See also
In Spanish: Arquitectonica (Miami) para niños
