modernist architecture
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Upping the tempo
With its scene buoyed by the Dhaka Art Summit, artists and architects are banging the drum for Bangladeshi art.
Reflected glory
Oscar Niemeyer’s modernist citadel near Milan was designed for publishing giant Mondadori, an Italian brand whose identity and culture has been shaped by the building for decades.
A little respect
Japan’s penchant for knocking down old buildings is taking a back seat in one prefecture, where the modernist architecture could, with the right exposure, help boost tourism.
Living with a legend
Aarhus city hall was built as a statement of faith in the future during Denmark’s darkest days. Today its stunningly preserved design is still inspiring civic pride.
Aussie rules
The Melbourne homes of Beaumaris are a reminder that suburbia delivered hope and modernity to a postwar generation.
At the feet of gods
Relaxed yet smart, Philopappou is a counterbalance to busy Athens life and attracts those seeking inspiration from its ethereal architecture.
Height of ambition
The Oscar Niemeyer-designed JK Building is the tallest, most populous high-rise in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Thanks to an open-plan design and an eclectic mix of residents, it’s a city icon.
Tides of change
The striking modernist headquarters of Danish shipping giant Maersk is a monument to the discreet elegance and formidable eye for detail of the firm’s late CEO and chairman.
