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The Pantheon in Rome, built in the 2nd century, was the largest dome in the world for over a millennium, and is still the largest unreinforced solid concrete dome. The dome of Florence Cathedral was the largest in the world from its construction in 1436 to 1871, and is the largest brick and mortar dome.
The California Quadrangle, California Building, and California Tower are historic structures located in Balboa Park in San Diego, California. They were built for the 1915–16 Panama–California Exposition and served as the grand entry to the event. [3] The buildings and courtyard were designed by architect Bertram Goodhue.
Modernist university building (built 1970–1976) aspiring to bring all faculties together into one huge building. [19] [20] Hanover Fairground (Halls 3–9) Germany: Hannover, Niedersachsen: 114,535 m 2 (1,232,840 sq ft) 1.15 million m 3 (40.612 million cu ft) Largest exhibition ground in the world with 27 halls.
Benicia, California: The oldest purpose built Masonic Hall in California. The building was sold by the Masons in 1887, but was reacquired and refurbished for Masonic use in 1950. NRHP-listed [3] 4: Masonic Temple (Berkeley, California) 1905 built 1982 NRHP-listed 2105 Bancroft Way and 2295 Shattuck Ave.
The cathedral was consecrated by Pope Eugene IV in 1436 and was the first 'octagonal' dome in history to be built without a wooden supporting frame and was the largest dome built at the time (it is still the largest masonry dome in the world).
The original chapel, built in 1771, was rebuilt out of adobe from 1782 to 1791. Cathedral of San Carlos Borromeo: Monterey: 1791-94 Cathedral: Part of the Presidio of Monterey. Oldest stone building in California and the second oldest extant cathedral in the United States. Plaza Hotel: San Juan Bautista: 1792 Dormitory
Its steel frame covers a 13-acre (5.3 ha) expanse and the 273-foot (83 m) dome is made of a lamellar multi-ringed frame and has a diameter of 680 feet (207 m), making it the largest fixed domed structure in the world. [6] The Superdome has hosted eight Super Bowls and Six NCAA championships in men's college basketball.
It was previously known as the Crystal Cathedral, one of the largest and most distinctive Protestant churches in the country. The reflective glass building, designed by Philip Johnson/John Burgee Architects, seats 2,248 people. [1] [2] After its completion in 1981, it was described as "the largest glass building in the world". [3]