Fondation Louis Vuitton, Paris
Paris is one of the most challenging cities in the world to design modern architecture successfully. This is because of its stringent construction regulations and historical architectural significance. But leave it to the most artistic of all starchitects, Frank Gehry, and his incredible Fondation Louis Vuitton, to pull off such an accomplishment. The glass building, which was finished in 2014, is designed like a vessel. And it is situated in the Bois de Boulogne in Paris. The 126,000 square-foot, the two-and-a-half-story structure is completely covered with the magnificent art collection of LVMH. In addition, there are pieces by artists like Kusama, Abramovi’c, Matisse, and Giacometti all over the place. Gehry drew inspiration from several outstanding 19th-century designs.
Buildings With Best Modern Architecture; Fondation Louis Vuitton, Paris
“Glass greenhouse structures in French and British gardens have long been my favorite. Glass appeared to be the ideal material to add a building to the lovely garden when we were provided with a location in the Bois de Boulogne, according to Gehry. “Obviously, you can’t hang paintings on glass in a museum structure. So we had to design a more enclosed building inside the glass exterior.” In the lush setting of the Bois de Boulogne, this contrast of solid and glass is flawless. It is a robust, fanciful edifice, similar to the winding walkways and unending grove of trees that surround it.
Villa E.1027, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France
Eileen Gray, an Irish architect, and designer was a member of the same group as Le Corbusier. Her own coastal holiday home in the South of France, Villa E.1027, Gray’s first significant architectural project, was heavily influenced by his 1920s manifesto, Five Points of New Architecture. Formally, the open-plan home’s piloti foundation conforms to early modernism’s standards. However, Gray’s design was devoted to the comfort and seclusion of its residents. Also, the belief that decorating improves rather than detracts from ideal living conditions—in contrast to the “machine for living” principles Le Corbusier suggested. A recent five million euro repair brought the creative home’s industrial styles, nifty built-ins, and a great exploration of cozy indoor-outdoor living back to its former splendor.
Villa E.1027, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, France
Omotesando Keyaki Building /Norihiko Dan and Associates
Toyo Ito’s Omotesando Building is located behind this eight-story commercial structure. It is an L-shaped design. The side façade of the previous old building unusually faced the alleyway since Omotesando was the only street it faced. In order to alter this relationship to Tod’s building, this proposal uses an asymmetrical circle to create a diagonal orientation. Moreover, to generate a certain “symbiotic” synergy, this emphasizes the corner lot characteristic of the property. Also, it highlights the interior vertical façade of the nearby Tod’s building.
The construction of building is made up of several steel-reinforced concrete columns organized in the form of leaves on the outside. These columns’ wood-like appearance was created by pouring cement into a mold made of wood.
Buildings With Best Modern Architecture; Omotesando Keyaki Building /Norihiko Dan and Associates
Omotesando is the beating center of Tokyo’s fashion sector. Also, it’s known for its gorgeous lines of zelkova (keyaki) plants, which help to keep the avenue looking consistent. On the other hand, the rows of well-constructed and eye-catching buildings individually express themselves in a way that makes them distinct from one another. Moreover, the Keyaki Building was made to fit into its surroundings. When people pass by, it progressively alters its expression to convey meaning. Furthermore, the project aspired to invigorate and enhance the ki (total atmosphere) of the building.
Shanghai Tower, China
The 2,073-foot-tall Shanghai Tower, which was created by Gensler and finished construction in 2015, holds several world records. For instance, it is the second-highest structure in the world. Also, it contains the tallest observation deck and the second-fastest elevator system. Surprisingly, this list nearly seems little about the reality that the building’s asymmetrical form and rounded corners, were created by the company. It saved almost $58 million in material costs compared to a conventional angular structure of the same size. In addition to its asymmetrical, tapering profile, and rounded corners, the Shanghai Tower has a massive typhoon-force wind rating, which makes the building resilient to the typhoon-like winds of Shanghai.
Shanghai Tower, China
“Gensler improved the tower’s shape using a wind tunnel test carried out in a Canadian facility. That decreased building wind loads by 24%. The outcome was a lighter construction, which resulted in material cost savings of $58 million.
Burj Khalifa, Dubai
The Burj Khalifa looks to rip a hole in the sky from a distance. The 163-story Burj Khalifa is a famous location for BASE jumpers. Moreover, it serves as a tourist attraction in and of itself. It was inspired by Tower Palace Three, a residential structure in Seoul. On the 122nd story, At.mosphere Bar and Lounge, one of the tallest bars in the world, is located there.
Buildings With Best Modern Architecture; Burj Khalifa, Dubai
At 830 meters tall, the $20 billion mixed-use Downtown Dubai complex is home to the $1.5 billion Burj Khalifa building. The Dubai Mall, the biggest retail center in the world, and apartments are both part of the complex. After several delays brought on in part by the financial crisis, the building was formally opened in 2010 and began in January 2004.
Abraj Al Bait Towers, Saudi Arabia
The Abraj Al Bait Towers complex, also known as the Mecca Royal Hotel Clock Tower, keeps watch over the Kaaba in Mecca, the holiest site for Muslims. The main tower contains a 10,000-person capacity prayer chamber. Furthermore, there is an observation deck underneath the clock which is larger than London’s Elizabeth Tower, which houses Big Ben. The complex was created by demolishing the Ottoman Ajyad Fortress, which dates back to the 18th century.
Abraj Al Bait Towers, Saudi Arabia
The $15 billion project, which was funded by the Saudi Ministry of Religious Endowments, is now a fixture in Mecca and has the statement “God is the greatest” etched above the clock. Beginning in 2004, work on the 120-floor, 600-meter-tall clock tower complex was completed in 2012.
Park Avenue New York
The highest finished residential structure in the Western Hemisphere, Rafael Violy’s 432 Park Avenue commands attention in a manner that no other residential structure ever has. There are five boroughs of New York City that are visible from the 1,396-foot-tall skyscraper that stands in the middle of midtown Manhattan. The world-famous Uruguayan architect was well aware of how its silhouette dominates New York’s skyline from all perspectives, including those of vehicles, trains, and airplanes. It is a big duty to leave such a noticeable imprint on the most recognizable skyline in the world.
Buildings With Best Modern Architecture; Park Avenue New York
The all-white, uniform shape will be praised by supporters as having a certain beauty. However, detractors claim it lacks uniqueness. Whatever the reason, the engineering achievement required to create this skyscraper has raised the bar for architecture. Or, in the words of architect Rafael Violy, The structure is six independent buildings that have been stacked on top of one another. The elevator shafts and all of the building’s mechanical facilities are located in a central, uninterrupted core. All of the living areas fill the building outside of this backbone.
