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Los Angeles is a relatively new and spreading city, which means there’s a big canvas (画布) for architects of many styles to put their 3D stamps on the city. For architecture fans, here are some must-see spots.


Watts Towers

Designed and constructed by Italian-born Simon Rodia over the course of three decades, the 17 towers—the tallest is 100 feet high—consist of metal and found objects such as broken glass, pottery chips (陶器碎片), seashells, etc. You can take a guided tour of this place, learning about the history of this attractive project. 1727 E. 107th St., LA.


Getty Center

Architect Richard Meier’s shining city on a hill took 16,000 tons of marble to build but today it’s a wonder, housing the Getty’s main art collection and offering unbelievable views of Los Angeles. 1200 Getty Center Dr., LA.


Sturges House

Frank Lloyd Wright designed nine different structures throughout Southern California. This was Wright’s first turn away from the textile (纺织) block buildings he’d been designing in California and toward stressing natural factors of the structure to mix with the natural surroundings. 449 N. Skyewiay Rd., LA.


Walt Disney Concert Hall

Frank Gehry has lived in Los Angele s for decade s and hi s world has been se en throughout the city. This one, the Walt Disney Concert Hall, is his most luxurious (奢侈的) building in Southern California. You need not sit through a symphony performance to get a glance at the interior(内饰). The concert hall offers free self-guided audio tours recorded by actor John Litligow. 111 S. Grand Ave., LA.

1. Where should you go to visit Watts Towers?
A.1200 Getty Center Dr., LA.B.1727 E. 107th St., LA.
C.449 N. S kyewiay Rd., LA.D.111   S. Grand Ave., LA.
2. What is special about Sturges House?
A.It is made up of 9 structures.B.It is a textile block building.
C.It fits in well with its environment.D.It is a luxurious building.
3. Who designed Walt Disney Concert Hall?
A.Simon Rodia.B.Richard Meier.
C.John Lithgow.D.Frank Gehry.

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Tree houses aren’t generally equal to splendor (壮丽). But the seven cabins at Sweden’s Treehotel could easily give The Swiss Family Robinson a run for its money. To begin with, the outside is extraordinary: one resembles a UFO, another resembles a bird's nest, and the bottom of the latest cabin—named the 7th Room—features a life-size photograph of the canopy (天蓬似的树荫)view. Inside, the cabins are equipped with fashionable, minimalist furniture and comfortable lounge areas. Although some guests may have to travel to a separate facility to shower, fans argue that that's a small sacrifice to make for a one-of-a-kind camping experience.


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When Chinese businessman Ma Dadong discovered that a forest of ancient camphor trees would be destroyed in China's Jiangxi Province, he undertook a mission to relocate thousands of them to the outskirts of Shanghai—700 km away—where they now surround 24 Ming Dynasty style suites and several villas (别墅) at Amanyangyun, which opened in January,201. It also nods to the past, making use of recycled wood and brick from centuries-old homes. Facilities include a club lounge, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a spa and a variety of luxurious dining spaces, including a 200-seat banquet hall. Calligraphy (书法) lessons and tea ceremonies are available to help guests feel part of “this monumental story”.

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Glen Coe

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