Architectural styles derive their uniqueness by demonstrating the construction techniques, political movements, and social changes that make up the zeitgeist of a place in a particular moment of time. Whether it was the rebirth of art and culture with Renaissance architecture, or the steel skyscrapers that emerged in the post-war movement, each stylistic change tells us something different about the transitions of architectural history. But what if architecture rejected a critical regionalist approach, and buildings took on the characteristics of another place? These seven images made for Expedia by NeoMam and Thisisrender provide a glimpse into what some of our favorite architectural icons would look like if they were built in a different style.
Sydney Opera House in Tudor style
Fallingwater in Classical style
CN Tower in Ancient Egyptian style
The Louvre in Brutalist style
Buckingham Palace in Bauhaus style
Petronas Towers in Gothic style
Niterói Contemporary Art Museum in Sustainable style
h/t Expedia