Bucket List

When looking at modern architecture and design around the world a few countries stood out to me personally. Although every country is going to have their beautiful sights that can fall into the category of modern design, there are some that really inspire me to travel and see the architecture up close in person.

One country that really inspired me was Denmark. One of the buildings that I would love to see is the Blue Planet Aquarium. It was opened to the public in 2013 and is the largest aquarium in Northern Europe covering 130,000 sq ft and holding around 1,8000,000 US gallons. The Aquarium has five main sections including the Rain-forest, African Great Lakes, Evolution and Adaption, Cold Water, and Warm Ocean. I would also like to see the Danner House. Built in 1875 this house is a great example of the eclecticism found during the mid-1800s. Originally built for the Countess Danner's foundation for working women, the house now serves as a crisis center and refuge for battered women.

Blue Planet Aquarium

Danner House

Another country that I would love to visit is Norway. The Dalen Hotel, built in 1894,would be one of my first stops. It is not only one of the largest wooden buildings in Norway but also one of the best preserved hotels its size from the 1800s. I would also make it a point to stop and see the Parliament building, Stortinget. It has been home to the parliament since 1866 and was built using a variety of styles and was inspired by French and Italian design.

Stortinget

Dalen Hotel