The Crystal Palace Built of prefabricated metal and glass, the Crystal Palace was a high-tech wonder of the Victorian era, much like the technical and scientific innovations it housed during the Great Exhibition of 1851. Sitting in London's Hyde Park, this elegant, minimally ornamented structure foreshadowed the metal and glass buildings of the 20th century. While the Crystal Palace no longer exists, this site carefully recreates the building with Quicktime animation and VRML. You can even learn how old books and plans helped create the 3D models. Take a walk back through time in this surprisingly modern building. (in Architecture)
