Brunnadernstrasse Houses - Bern, Switzerland.
Designed in 1970 by Atelier 5, this group of buildings comprises private homes, offices, a swimming pool and open spaces. It is considered one of Switzerland's finest examples of brutalist architecture.
Zentrum Paul Klee - Bern, Switzerland.
Designed in 2000 by Italian architect, Renzo Piano, the museum dedicated to the works of Paul Klee adopts the identity of the surrounding geography with the the curves mimicking the surrounding hills.
Tate Modern Switch House - London, England.
Opening in 2016, the extension to the Tate Modern - designed by Herzog de Meuron - has been warmly welcomed by Londoners. Called the Switch House, it features an exterior of latticed brickwork and folded surfaces. The interior is comprised of smooth surfaces, beautifully crafted stairwells, as well as a viewing platform overlooking London's Thames River, and surrounds.
Brunswick Centre - London, England.
With elevated walkways, layered terraces, a dramatic central spine, and enormous ventilation towers, the Brunswick Centre could be a setting for a science fiction film. Architect Patrick Hodgkinson’s vision for the building was optimistic: a modern London village, with family homes, a cinema, and shops. The stepped terraces were designed to open the shopping street to the sky and give each apartment maximum sunlight. The futuristic appearance of Brunswick Centre, which was repaired and restored in 2006, continues to capture the eye of brutalist admirers.
Barbican Estate - London, England.
Completed in 1976, the Barbican offered a new vision for high-density mixed-use neighbourhoods. Spanning nearly 35 acres, it is home to around 4,000 people, as well as the Museum of London, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and performing arts hub the Barbican Centre. Described by Queen Elizabeth as “one of the modern wonders of the world,” the estate is one of London’s most recognised landmarks.
Oslo Opera House - Olso, Norway.
Designed by Snøhettaand opening in 2008, the Oslo Opera House is the home of Norway's National Opera and Ballet. Located just across from the Barcode Project, the building has helped to completely transform this part of the city.
Made up of 1,100 rooms and with a main stage which can seat 1,364 people, the Opera House is the largest cultural building in Norway.
Keeling House - London, Uk.
Designed by Sir Denys Lasdun and completed in 1957, Keeling House is one of the finest examples of modernist architecture in East London.