The most famous attraction on Kartini Beach, Jepara, Central Java, is this giant tortoise-shaped building. The building looks like a giant tortoise, and inside it, there's a giant aquarium with an underwater tunnel. You can observe marine life and various large fish in this giant structure.
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Surprisingly, 17 Buildings from Various Parts of the World Resemble Animals! Indonesia Also Has Them, Guess What Animals?
A building in the shape of an animal or a common structure is generally designed with a theme and form that suits the owner's desires. The creativity of the architect who designs it is also needed so that the building can be realized according to the plan. But what if the designed building has an unusual shape, like an animal? Well, it's unique, isn't it? It turns out that animal-shaped buildings can be found in various parts of the world, including Indonesia! Curious about what buildings are being referred to? Check out the article below.
1. The Sheepdog Building, New Zealand
Who would have thought that a building in the shape of a sheepdog is actually a tourist information center? This unique building located in the town of Tirau, New Zealand, also includes public toilets, parking, and a garden! The construction of this building was initiated by local residents named John Drake and Henry Clothier, and they completed it in 1998.
2. The Elephant Building, Thailand
Try to guess what animal this building resembles. Yes, you're right, it's an elephant! The Elephant Building, as it's called, is a multi-story building in Bangkok, Thailand. The collaboration between Dr. Arun Chaisaree and architect Ong-ard Satrabhandhu resulted in this 32-story, 102-meter-tall building. Standing tall in the Chatuchak area, this cool building is used for offices, apartments, banks, a plaza, recreational areas, and a post office.
3. Snail House, Bulgaria
This building might look funny with its multiple colors, but its shape resembles a snail, complete with eyes, nose, mustache, and horns. Hahaha... This unique house is the residence of a local architect named Simeon Simeonov in Sofia, Bulgaria. The five-story family home incorporates antique furniture from Simeon's ancestors. The house even has whimsical beetle-shaped radiators on top. Quite charming, isn't it?
4. Frank's Hog Stand, Amerika Serikat
This cute pink pig-shaped house is located in San Antonio, USA. In the past, the area known as Frank's Hog Stand used to be a pigpen and slaughterhouse with a pig-shaped sign. Now, it's no longer a pigpen or slaughterhouse, but this pig-shaped building has been preserved and stands as a restaurant.
5. Big Duck, Amerika Serikat
New York City is known for its tall skyscrapers. However, in Flanders, New York, USA, you'll find a unique building that resembles a giant duck. The Big Duck, as it's known, was built by Martin Maurer in 1931. This 6-meter-tall and 5-meter-wide structure served as a store to sell ducks and duck eggs. It's no wonder the building looks like a duck!
6. Kindergaten School, Jerman
What animal do you think this building shaped like a cat serves as? Well, probably not many would guess that it's a kindergarten! The unique TK (Kindergarten) building is located in Karlsruhe, Germany. Its architecture is modern, with a checkered pattern and glass used as the cat's eyes as well as windows.
7. Cabazon Dinosaurus / California, Amerika Serikat
Starting in the 1960s, sculptor Claude K. Bell began building a structure to attract customers to his Wheel Inn restaurant. It's quite unique, as it's shaped like a dinosaur! This structure is made of a steel frame and expanded metal grid. Now, the giant dinosaur structures serve as a museum and accessory shop.
8. Dog Bark Park Inn, Amerika Serikat
In Idaho, USA, there's a building shaped like a giant beagle dog! It's called the Dog Bark Park Inn. This 9-meter-tall structure has been a hotel since 2003. The unique hotel was designed and built by Dennis J. Sullivan and Frances Conklin. However, if you want to stay here, you need to book well in advance because the hotel only offers 2 dog-themed rooms. Interested?
9. The Sheep Building, New Zealand
This sheep-shaped building is part of the same complex as The Sheepdog building mentioned earlier. It also functions as a tourist information center.
10. The National Fisheries Development Board, India
Who doesn't know the animal that's the symbol of our country, Indonesia? It's the garuda bird. Well, in Cileungsi, Bogor, West Java, there's a building that, when seen from above, looks like a giant garuda bird. The building, Graha Garuda Tiara Indonesia, is a hotel owned by the family of President Soeharto. Unfortunately, its construction stalled in 1997 and now it's abandoned. What a pity!
11. Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel, Australia
12. WWT Martin Mere, Inggris
You don't have to go abroad to find unique structures. Indonesia also has a remarkable and unique building named Keong Mas Theater. This snail-shaped building is located in the Taman Mini Indonesia Indah complex in Jakarta. Inside this building, various films about Indonesia's environment and culture, as well as blockbuster movies, are screened. This theater has a seating capacity of 926 people! Impressive!
13. The Kelpies, Skotlandia
As you can see, this building resembles a horse. Scottish architect Andy Scott designed and built these "giant horses" from structural steel with a stainless steel skin. There are two Kelpies, each standing 30 meters tall and weighing 300 tons. They are located in Falkirk, Scotland, and are often illuminated beautifully at night.
14. Fauna Museum, Indonesia
http://wisatajakarta.net/museum-fauna-indonesia-komodo%C2%9D-tmii/
Did you know that there are more animal-shaped buildings in Indonesia? Curious about what other animal-shaped buildings are in Indonesia? Check out another article about animal-shaped buildings in Indonesia.
15. Garuda Building, Indonesia
Do you know which animal serves as the symbol of our country, Indonesia? The answer is the Garuda bird. Well, in Cileungsi, Bogor, West Java, there's a building that, when seen from above, resembles a giant Garuda bird. The building is named Graha Garuda Tiara Indonesia and used to be a hotel owned by the family of President Soeharto. Unfortunately, its construction was halted in 1997, and now it stands abandoned. What a pity!
16. Turtle Ocean Park, Indonesia
The most famous attraction on Kartini Beach, Jepara, Central Java, is this giant turtle-shaped building. Inside the building, there's a giant aquarium with an underwater tunnel. You can observe marine life and various large fish in this massive structure.
17. Keong Mas IMAX Theater, Indonesia
You don't need to travel abroad; Indonesia also has a grand and unique building called Keong Mas (Golden Snail). This snail-shaped building is located in the Taman Mini Indonesia Indah complex in Jakarta. It screens films about Indonesia's environment, culture, and blockbuster movies. This theater has a seating capacity of 926 people! Impressive!
Well, in addition to all the buildings mentioned above, there are still other animal-shaped buildings in Indonesia! Want to know what buildings are being referred to? Check out another article about other animal-shaped buildings in Indonesia.
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