One of the most impressive examples of eclectic architecture, Hagia Sophia is special in multiple ways. Here’s how. | Interesting Engineering

High-tech architecture, also known as structural expressionism, emerged in the 1970s as a late modernist style that integrates technology and industrial elements into building design. Characterized by its use of steel, glass, aluminum, and concrete, high-tech architecture emphasizes transparency, showcasing the structural and functional elements of a building. This style features reconfigurable spaces, exposed service areas, and a “factory” aesthetic, often with vibrant colors highlighting mecha