6 Cities with Amazing Architecture

Today, urban architecture is super-ambitious, pushing boundaries and re-imagining what a building can look like. Architecture has become an art form in itself. Click to scroll and see six cities with bold, beautiful buildings.

Suzhou Museum, China
Ieoh Ming Pei

Ieoh Ming Pei’s bold geometric design for China’s Suzhou Museum is a mix of boxy shapes and triangular glass. Pei’s building mixes traditional design and contemporary style, set against the rolling hills and curlicue trees in Suzhou.

Sydney Opera House, Australia
Jørn Utzon

Jetting across the world to Australia, we come to the Sydney Opera House. Its curves are inspired by bird’s wings, shells, clouds and palm trees. 

Berlin Philharmonie, Germany
Hans Scharoun

The Berlin Philharmonie is a beacon for both classical music and impressive design. Although it was initially controversial, the eye-catching architecture is now regarded as a definitive example of Modernist design.

Serpentine Gallery Architecture Pavilions, London, UK
Varied Architects

Snaking across to London, slither into the Serpentine Gallery. The exterior pavilion and façade is redesigned every year by a different artist or architect from around the world. Frida Escobedo designed the 2018 Serpentine Pavilion, showcasing her blend of Mexican architecture and British materials and history.

Guggenheim Museum, New York City, USA
Frank Lloyd Wright

The Guggenheim’s sweeping curves playfully refuse to follow order, bringing your feet along for the ride. Originally, the NYC Guggenheim was intended to have an entirely red exterior, but neither the idea nor the color stuck.

Mineta San Jose Airport, California, USA
Gensler Team

Often called “the most technologically advanced airport”, the Mineta San Jose Airport is set amidst Silicon Valley’s cutting-edge hustle and bustle, and marries function with style.