Maison Louis Carré France: Alvar Aalto house
In June 1959, the French art dealer and collector Louis Carré moved with his third wife Olga into the house designed by Alvar Aalto in Bazoches-sur-Guyonne, some 40 km southwest of Paris
Modern building designs
Modern buildings designs and architects
e-architect select Modern building designs around the world. Discover Modernist buildings information, news and pictures. Source examples of 20th Century structures, such as works in the International Style. Find Corbusian architecture projects of the best globally.
We feature a selection of the most interesting 20thC architectural projects globally and post frequently.
The website features a selection of the best Modern building designs around the world, by respected designers.
In addition, we post information and images of significant contemporary Modernist architecture projects on this international website.
St Peter’s Seminary Cardross building
Award-winning London architects Carmody Groarke and landscape architect Dan Pearson Studio appointed to rework derelict St Peter’s Seminary, Cardross, an intriguing Modernist building
La Cité Radieuse Marseille, Le Corbusier
Deeply interested in architecture, music, and design, Stefano Meneghetti and his friends wanted to name this album La Citè Radieuse out of admiration for Le Corbusier, innovative architect, designer and urban planner
RIBA Gold Medal for Architecture 2021
The Royal Institute of British Architects is pleased to announce that Sir David Adjaye will receive the 2021 Royal Gold Medal, one of the world’s highest honours for architecture.
RIBA Gold Medal for Architecture 2020
RIBA Royal Gold Medal recipient 2021 to be announced on 30 September. Previous winners were Dublin-based practice Grafton Architects. The UK’s highest honour for architecture is run by the Royal Institute of British Architects
Le Corbusier’s early drawings 1902-1916, Italy
‘Le Corbusier’s early drawings. 1902-1916’ exhibition at Teatro dell’architettura Mendrisio: extensive review features more than eighty previously-unpublished original drawings from Swiss collections
2020 Keeping it Modern Grants: Getty Foundation
Getty Foundation 2020 Keeping it Modern Grants include Leça swimming pools by Álvaro Siza, dairgrounds in Senegal, Kuwait water towers and a Modernist British zoo by architects Tecton.
Bruce Goff Architect Oklahoma, USA
Bruce Goff architecture – Oklahoma buildings by American architect, contemporary organic, eclectic designs – houses in the USA
Park Hoog Oostduin Den Haag
Park Hoog Oostduin Den Haag Apartments design by cepezed Architects in green surroundings: transformation of former Shell office in the stately Benoordenhout district. The 1968 building design was by H.E. Oud.
Why we Love Modern Architecture, 20C buildings
Modern architecture has been the leading architectural style for the past century. Buildings designed by modern architecture principles not only are aesthetically pleasing, but also hold purpose in terms of functionality.
Oak Pass House in Beverly Hills, California
The Oak Pass House’s topography and landscape, most notably over 130 protected Coast Live Oak Trees, were the primary drivers for this luxury California house design by Architects Walker Workshop.
5 important Modernist styles explained
5 Important Modernist Styles Explained. If you are considering building your own home, you have likely employed the services of an architect. This is a very exciting time and there is a whole world of options to choose from when it comes to creating the perfect home.
Bauhaus inspired architecture and furniture design
Bauhaus; blending industry and art for function and grace. The Bauhaus movement is both a major milestone in the history of design and a timeless inspiration for architecture and furniture
Thonet High Level Dining with Range 118
The elegant wooden chair range 118 by Sebastian Herkner for Thonet, was introduced at imm Cologne in early 2018 to great success, has reached new heights with a chic and comfortable bar stool.
The Usonian Inn Wisconsin, Rest Heaven Motel
Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright’s apprentice, J C Caraway, it was built in the 1950’s. The building is listed on the Wisconsin State Register of Historic Places and National Historic Register under the original name – Rest Heaven Motel.
Cedric Price Architect, Plug-in building
Cedric Price architect, London, England – UK 20th century architecture, designer of futuristic projects, notably Plug-in building, Aviary at London Zoo, Fun Palace, Thinkbelt