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Rainbow architecture

Rainbow architecture, Stockholm, Sweden
Gamla Stan, Stockholm, Sweden. Rainbow architecture

Rainbow architecture

Spring has finally filled the streets with bright sunlight, and houses some of the cities are shimmering all colors of rainbow. The definition of color – the visual effect caused by the spectral composition of the light emitted, transmitted, or reflected by objects. Meanwhile, bright colors can change the appearance of a city significantly. Undoubtedly, the colors of our houses can affect our mood, health, and happiness.
Fortunately, over the years, the bright colors in architecture have become more popular. Thus, apartment blocks and public buildings painted in intense colors, transform the cities into kaleidoscope of colors. We admire colorful ityscapes – pink, green, blue, and red. So, if colors can brighten up our days, the understanding of color significance and color harmony is increasing around the globe.

Barranco, Lima, Peru
Barranco, Lima, Peru. Rainbow architecture

Did you know that the human eye can see 7,000,000 colors? Some of these are eyesores. Certain colors and color relationships can be eye irritants. Accordingly, they cause headaches, and wreak havoc with human vision. Other colors and color combinations are soothing. Consequently, the appropriate use of color can maximize productivity, minimize visual fatigue, and relax the whole body.

Bristol, England
Bristol, England

Noteworthy, bright colors reflect more light, which results in excessive stimulation of the eyes. In fact, yellow is the most visible color of all the colors. Also, it is the first color that the human eye notices. A wonderful color, the most cheerful of the spectrum. Besides, yellow is a symbol of the deity in many global religions.

Caminito, Buenos Aires
Caminito, Buenos Aires

In fact, Color harmony is something that is pleasing to the eye, and it is a balance in the visual experience. When something is not harmonious, it’s either boring or chaotic. The human brain will reject under-stimulating information. At the other extreme is a visual experience that is so overdone, so chaotic that the viewer can’t stand to look at it. Also, color harmony delivers visual interest and a sense of order. However, extreme unity leads to under-stimulation, and extreme complexity leads to over-stimulation. Harmony is a dynamic equilibrium.

Forest Spiral
Forest Spiral

The famous multi-colored house. In fact, the whole complex. Called “Forest Spiral”, it is in Darmstadt, Germany. Its designer Friedensreich Hundertwasser – the world-known Austrian architect, famous for his colorful architectural projects.

Rainbow architecture all over the world

Building of the Federal Research and Clinical Center of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Immunology, Moscow, Russia
Building of the Federal Research and Clinical Center of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Immunology, Moscow, Russia
Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town, South Africa
Cinque Terre, Italy
Cinque Terre, Italy
Isla Mujeres, Mexico
Isla Mujeres, Mexico
Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic
Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic
Menton, France
Menton, France
Pattaya, Thailand
Pattaya, Thailand
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Ramenskoye, Russia
Ramenskoye, Russia
The island of Burano, Venice, Italy
The island of Burano, Venice, Italy
Valparaiso Chile
Valparaiso Chile
Wroclaw, Poland
Wroclaw, Poland
Forest Spiral
Forest Spiral
Forest Spiral
Wonderful Forest Spiral
The rainbow suitcase building in St. Petersburg, Russia
The suitcase building in St. Petersburg, Russia
Norway. House of painter Jens Verner Andersen.
Norway. House of painter Jens Verner Andersen.
residential complex 'Avangard', Moscow
residential complex ‘Avangard’, Moscow
The background Mural is in St Laurent du Var, France
The background Mural is in St Laurent du Var, France
Vercorin, Switzerland
Vercorin, Switzerland
West Greenland. Illulissat - the city of icebergs.
West Greenland. Illulissat – the city of icebergs
Famous Happy Rizzi House in Braunschweig, Germany
Famous Happy Rizzi House in Braunschweig, Germany
Rainbow architecture
St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada

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