5 Most Must-See Architectural Wonders of the Modern World

In this article, we’d like to show you modern architectural designs that will leave you in awe. You would be interested to know too that modern architecture seems to be dominated by Asian countries. If you’re in doubt about that last statement then please read on and find out what are the 5 Most Must-See Architectural Wonders of the Modern World.

1. Guggenheim Museum

Bilbao, Spain.
It was first opened to the public on October 18, 1997. Designed by Frank Gehry, it is considered one of the biggest museum in Spain.
https://www.guggenheim.org/about-us

2. Tokyo SkyTree

Tokyo, Japan.
The skyscraper’s construction finished on February 2012 and was opened to the public 3 months after. It was then declared the tallest tower existing. It is primarily used for television and radio broadcast though it also houses a restaurant and an observatory.
http://lang.tokyo-skytree.jp/en/

3. National Centre for the Performing Arts

Beijing, China.

Inaugurated on December 2007. This structure houses an opera house and is primarily made of titanium. Designed by Paul Andreu.
http://en.chncpa.org/

4. Burj al Arab

Dubai, UAE.
Burj Al Arab is a hotel built on an artificial island. Designed by lead architect  Tom Wright. It officially opened December of 1999.
https://www.jumeirah.com/en/

5. Nagoya Science Museum and Planetarium

Aichi, Japan.
Originally just a science museum, the structure was renovated last 2012 to add a planetarium that mainly features modern science and technology.
http://www.ncsm.city.nagoya.jp/en/index.html