Inspirational Look

Inspirational lookNabil Fikri Bin Rachmad

Antoni Gaudi - Sagrada Familia in Barcelona• This famous Spanish architect, born in 1852 in the Catalonia region,

has come to epitomise Spanish architecture. A devout Catholic he believed he could glorify “God” by taking his architectural inspiration from nature.• This appears to have worked rather successfully - Gaudi’s various

creations are a kaleidoscope of curves, different textures and bright colours. His buildings can be seen all over Barcelona but there is one property that seems to define Mr Gaudi, namely the iconic Cathedral of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona.

Frank Gehry - Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao• Frank Gehry is a standout architect. He regularly extends the

metaphorical middle finger to traditional design, producing some of the most innovative and quirky buildings of the modern era.• His work is completely distinctive, with many of them, including his

home, having become tourist attractions due to their unique aesthetic.• While most of Gehry’s work is iconic – one of his most noticeable

buildings is the titanium-covered Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao. Yes, the Guggenheims don’t mess about when designing their museums.

In addition to its architectural and aesthetic excellence, the museum also had an enormous economic, social and urban impact on its surroundings and continue to do so.