Search on the internet or books the various structures found in our world that resemble

geometric shapes. Provide an illustration and a brief definition of the structures. Also,
describe the type of geometric figure it represents. (At least 10 structures)

IKITSUKI BRIDGE

The Ikitsuki Bridge is a continuous truss bridge that

connects Ikitsuki to Hirado Island. Completed in 1991, it
has a main span of 400 meters. It is the longest
continuous truss bridge in the world

GEOMETRIC FIGURE >Triangles

EIFFEL TOWER

Eiffel Tower has been a powerful and distinctive symbol

of the city of Paris, and by extension, of France. At first,
when it was built for the 1889 World's Fair, it impressed
the entire world by its stature and daring design, and
symbolized French know-how and industrial genius

GEOMETRIC FIGURE > (Four sided Pyramid) There

have triangles and parallelograms. The railings also form
perfect rectangles.

THE KUGGEN BUILDING

Found on the campus of Chalmers University of
Technology, the structure was completed in 2011.
The unusual building is made to preserve the
energy and even makes use of a daylight: the
triangular windows direct the light deep into the
building thus enlightening the bigger area inside.
Explore the contemporary architecture and the
ways how we could apply natural resources

GEOMETRIC FIGURE >

PARKROYAL
PARKROYAL on Pickering, Singapore the hotel, situated in one of the busiest cities in
the world, developed a wonderful concept of the sky gardens. Not only it has a world
quality service, but also its own park, that is simply hanging outside the windows! The
hotel has won many international awards for its architecture. The six sky gardens define
the hotel and make it a wonderful retreat from the city’s hustle and bustle. The hotel
combines innovations with the best quality service.
GEOMETRIC FIGURE > Spiral staircase
SHANGHAI NATURAL MUSEUM
The museum has opened just recently and it won’t fail to surprise
the visitors. The inner oval shaped courtyard would look like from
hundreds of years ago if not for the metal structure surrounding
it. The exhibit features a plethora of various specimens from all
around the worlds and allows to learn about nature.
GEOMETRIC FIGURE > Elliptical cone shape envelope
THE BOW (SKYCRAPER)

The 236meter (774 ft) building is currently the second tallest

office tower in Calgary, since construction of Cenovus'
Brookfield Place; and the third tallest in Canada outside
Toronto. The Bow is also considered the start of
redevelopment in Calgary's Downtown East Village.
GEOMETRIC FIGURE > Cresent-shaped
MuCEM, MARSEILLE FRANCE
The Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilization
houses an important collection of the Mediterranean civilization.
Besides its cultural significance, MuCEM is also an impressive
structure, an architectural creation by Rudy Ricciotti. The
building is situated on the Old Port of Marseille and is
overlooking another great building – the historic Fort Saint-Jean.
Both buildings are connected with a bridge.

GEOMETRIC FIGURE >Square

EGYPTIAN PYRAMIDS
The Egyptian pyramids are ancient masonry structures located in
Egypt. Sources cite at least 118 identified "Egyptian" pyramids.
Approximately 80 pyramids were built within the Kingdom of Kush,
now located in the modern country of Sudan. Of those located in modern Egypt, most
were built as tombs for the country's pharaohs and their consorts during the Old and
Middle Kingdom periods.
GEOMETRIC FIGURE >Square bases and lateral sides close in
form to equilateral Triangle.
THE CADET CHAPEL

The Cadet Chapel in Colorado Springs, Colorado, was constructed in

1962 for the United States Air Force Academy and includes 6 different
sections: the Protestant chapel, the Catholic chapel, the Jewish
chapel, the Buddhist chapel, the Falcon Circle, and an all-faiths rooms
for smaller religious congregations. The seventeen spires that top the
chapel are the most impressive feature the building has to offer. Each
spear pierces the Colorado sky at 150 feet in height.
GEOMETRIC FIGURE > Triangle

NITERO CONTEMPORARY ART MUSEUM

Talk about a balancing act! The Niteroi Contemporary Art
Museum located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, sits on cliffside
offering tourists and locals not only a modernized-designed
building to look at, but also beautiful art displays. The building
was built to hover over a pool of water, which creates an illusion
that the building is a flying saucer.

GEOMETRIC FIGURE > Cylinder

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