1. CHINESE HOUSES http://www.molon.de/galleries/China/
Another important feature is its emphasis on articulation and bilateral symmetry, which signifies balance. Bilateral symmetry and the articulation of buildings are found everywhere in Chinese architecture, from palace complexes to humble farmhouses. When possible, plans for renovation and extension of a house will often try to maintain this symmetry provided that there is enough capital to do. Secondary elements are positioned either side of main structures as two wings to maintain overall bilateral symmetry.
In contrast to the buildings, Chinese gardens are a notable exception which tends to be asymmetrical. The principle underlying the garden's composition is to create enduring flow.

2. SAGRADA FAMILIA
One year later, the modernist architect Antoni Gaudí took over as lead architect at the age of 31. From that moment on, Gaudí devoted most of his life to the construction of the church. Instead of sticking to the original plans, Gaudí changed the design drastically. The neo gothic style made way for Gaudí's trademark modernist style, which was based on forms found in nature. When he died in 1926 only
one facade (the nativity facade), one tower, the apse and the crypt were finished. Because Gaudí was constantly improvising and changing the design while construction was going on, he left few designs and models. And most of these were destroyed during the civil war in 1936.

3. NEUSCHWANSTEIN CASTLE
Construction on the castle began in 1869, but given the exact tastes of King Ludwig II,
progress was very slow going. As an example, it took 14 carpenters four and a half years just to complete the woodwork in Ludwig's bedroom.
The King was an immense devotee of Richard Wagner, even going as far as naming the castle after a character in one of Wagner's operas--the Swan Knight.
In none of the other castles in Germany will you find more instances of Ludwig's fondness for Wagner's work.
Tapestries depicting scenes from Wagner's opera can be found inside.

4. ENGLISH
CASTLE BODIAM
Bodiam Castle is in East Sussex, England.
The castle was completed in 1388 and was one of the last medieval castles to be built.
Bodiam was built for war, though it was lived in for 250 years without attack, It was however captured twice without resistance.
Bodiam was originally the fortress and residence of Sir Edward Dalyngrigge who was a Sussex Knight.
Bodiam is a true fairy tale castle and although still looking formidable from the outside, the inside is another story.
Somewhere between during the Civil War, the inside of the castle was demolished.
In a weird way this makes the castle more beautiful, on the outside still a tough shell of defense, and yet inside, an empty ruin whose inner walls have crumbled.
It's an amazing contrast to see.

5. JAPANESE
PALACE
Imperial Palace, Tokyo is indeed one of the most alluring historic sites in Japan and is the residence of one of the Emperor of Japan. It is standing within the Chiyoda ward. Sometimes around 1868 it became the imperial place for dwelling. All around this castle there is a high wall and a moat. The world-known Palace of Tokyo is standing within the Chiyoda ward and is quite near to the Tokyo Station. In the year 1868, the Imperial Palace, Tokyo became the official imperial place for dwelling. It is seen that the Imperial Palace, Tokyo – Japan underwent several reconstruction. In the year 1945, the most part of it was demolished when the raids took place. It is suggested to stand near the Nijubashi Bridge to get the majestic view of the palace. Usually on 23rd December (the birthday of the emperor) and 1st January this spectacular palace remains open. The Imperial Palace East Gardens are also in close proximity.

6. ST BASIL’S CATHERDRAL
built of stone and brick covered with stucco
eight colorful onion domed chapels surrounding a central tent-roofed structure.
main octagonal tower has recessive interspaced tiers of ornate kokoshniki.
The eight chapels symbolize the eight assaults on Kazan,
Dedicated to religious festivals and saints on whose feast days the Russian army achieved major victories in the Kazan campaign.
It's ground plan is in the form of an eight-pointed star.
The domes were given their present form at the end of the 16th century.
Originally the domes were helmet-shaped, and were set around a central tower which was destroyed at the end of the 18th century.
The colorful painting of the domes dates from the 17th century,
bell tower was added and the open galleries around the whole complex were strengthened room over.

7. EgyPTIAN
PYRIMAID
How the Egyptians managed the complex organisation of labour and the physical movement of large stone blocks is still a matter for debate.  Pyramid construction may have involved ramps being erected around the pyramid. Blocks of stone would have been pulled up on sledges and the ramps dismantled later. It is believed that most of the labour for the construction of the pyramids would have come from farmers who were available during the inundation season when the Nile River flooded and farmland was underwater. It would also have been an ideal time for the transportation by boat of large stone blocks from their quarries to the pyramid sites.

8. IRELAND CASTLE
Dromoland Castle is a castle, now a luxury hotel with golf course, located near Newmarket-on-Fergus, County Clare, Ireland.
The present building was completed in However the first building constructed here seems to have been a 15th or early 16th century tower house and is recorded as being erected by Thomas, the son of Shane Mac Anerheny. There were at least three houses on the site, at various times, called Dromoland. While Dromoland later became residence of eight generations of the O'Brien family, early records suggest that the area was also occupied by other local Gaelic families such as the McInerney family during the 16th century. According to the historian James Frost, Dromoland translates as the "Hill of Litigation,