In the lobby and elsewhere, Poelzig made use of colored lightbulbs to create striking visual backdrops.

At high tide, the water erases the narrow beach, lapping the stone wall that serves as a striking backdrop.

The mountain, the sea, the city and the hundreds of boats form a striking backdrop for the site.

It eventually became Socrates Sculpture Park, an outdoor gallery where the Manhattan skyline provided a striking backdrop for towering wood and iron structures.

The giant mesas, spotted with gnarled trees and the yucca plants that ancient Puebloans used for baskets and ropes, make a striking backdrop.

The more private spaces are revealed through a connecting secret passage which eventuates into the room with a striking blue backdrop.

The mountain offers a striking backdrop to the town.

Approached from the east, the center will provide a striking backdrop for his station.

The new school building is still situated atop a prominent hill overlooking the town, providing a striking backdrop to the streets of downtown Corbin.

Minimalist flower arrangements nestled into nooks and alcoves help create a striking backdrop for a lavish and leisurely lunch.