20 Modern Architectural Feats that Inspire Awe
Posted by Jean-Luc Andriot on Tuesday, April 18th, 2023 at 11:54am.
As a real estate agent and Realtor, I understand the importance of architecture when it comes to a property's appeal. Modern architecture, in particular, can be awe-inspiring and leave a lasting impression on anyone who encounters it.
In this blog, we'll take a look 20 modern architectural feats that are sure to inspire awe.
The Louvre Abu Dhabi - a stunning museum designed by Jean Nouvel that sits on the water's edge on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi.
The Burj Khalifa - the tallest building in the world, located in Dubai.
The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao - designed by Frank Gehry, this museum is known for its striking titanium exterior.
The Shanghai Tower - the second tallest building in the world, located in China.
The Vessel - a unique structure in New York City's Hudson Yards that offers views of the surrounding skyline.
The Bosco Verticale - a pair of residential towers in Milan that are covered in trees.
The Dancing House - a building in Prague that appears to be two dancers in motion.
The Seattle Central Library - a futuristic library designed by Rem Koolhaas.
The Louvre Pyramid - a glass pyramid in the courtyard of the Louvre Museum in Paris.
The Petronas Towers - twin towers in Kuala Lumpur that were the tallest buildings in the world from 1998-2004.
The Beijing National Stadium - also known as the "Bird's Nest," this stadium was designed for the 2008 Summer Olympics.
The Kunsthaus Graz - an art museum in Austria that resembles a giant biomorphic blob.
The CCTV Headquarters - a striking skyscraper in Beijing that resembles a giant loop.
The Elbphilharmonie - a concert hall in Hamburg that sits atop an old warehouse.
The Messner Mountain Museum - a series of museums in the Italian Alps designed by Zaha Hadid.
The Maison Owl - a stunning private residence in Ube, Japan designed by the architect Norihiko Dan.
The Fondazione Luigi Rovati - a cultural center in Milan that features a cantilevered section that appears to float.
The Heydar Aliyev Center - a cultural center in Baku, Azerbaijan that was designed by Zaha Hadid.
The Sixth Street Viaduct - a new bridge in Los Angeles that replaces an old bridge that was featured in many films.
The Gardens by the Bay - a park in Singapore that features giant tree-like structures covered in plants.