#Architectural Icons – 30 Beautiful Modern Buildings From Around The World

19. Villa Savoye, Poissy, France

In 1927, Le Corbusier identified five principles of the modernist architectural movement: an open plan design, horizontal windows, the use of reinforced concrete instead of supporting walls, a roof garden and the separation of the facade from its structural function. All of these are applied in Villa Savoye, which was listed as historical monument during Le Corbusier’s lifetime. Completed in 1929 and situated just outside of Paris, it is now open to the public.

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20. Burj Khafila, Dubai

At a whopping 829.8 meters – and thus the world’s tallest building – it is considered to have shifted the goalposts in terms of what is possible in the design and construction of supertall buildings – and Burj Khafila’s obseravtion deck, complete with outdoor terrace and and at 555 meters high, makes it the world’s highest. Completed in 2010, its use combines office space, residences and luxury hotel accommodation.