Astra Haus/CCTV & TVCC

The Astra Haus was strange building that was actually a brewery in Hamburg, Germany. “Was” because the unique building has been destroyed. Another unique thing about the Astra Haus was that its floors could move up or down on its column core. One of its more famous beer brands was recently bought by a big refreshment corporation. And that beer brand is now called Astra.


Another cool building is the China Central Television Headquarters Building & Cultural Centre. The total development is 5 813 000ft² consisting of two main buildings: the CCTV building and the Television Cultural Centre (TVCC). The irregular grid on the building’s facades is an expression of the forces travelling throughout its structure.