The 20th century saw some of the most impressive and innovative architectural designs? in history, from towering skyscrapers to futuristic buildings that pushed the boundaries of what was thought possible. These architectural wonders continue to inspire and captivate us today, with their unique styles and groundbreaking designs.

Buildings of the 20th century have left an indelible mark on the world of architecture, from Frank Lloyd Wright's Johnson Wax Headquarters to Louis Kahn's Library at Phillips Exeter Academy. The Oklahoma State Capitol Bank, with its intricate Art Deco design, and the Boomerang, a stunning office building also designed for Johnson Wax, are just a few more examples of the incredible structures that defined this era.

Through these photos, we invite you to explore the beauty and ingenuity of 20th-century architecture. Join us as we journey through time to discover the buildings that have stood the test of time and continue to inspire architects and designers around the world today.
 

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1. Johnson Wax Headquarters, Wisconsin, US. Architect: Frank Lloyd Wright

2. Phillips Exeter Academy Library, New Hampshire, US. Architect: Louis Kahn 

3. The TWA Flight Center, New York, USA. Architect: Eero Saarinen

4. La Baule - "L'immeuble en vague" (The Wave Building), Resort of La Baule, Brittany, France. Architect: Pierre Doucet

5. Capilla De La Medalla De La Virgen Milagrosa (Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal), Mexico City. Architect: Félix Candela

6. This race track was built on the roof of a Fiat factory that opened in Turin's Ligotto District in 1923. Architect: Unknown

7. Former United States pavilion at Expo 67. Architect: Buckminster Fuller

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8. Oklahoma State Capitol Bank, US. Architect: Robert Roloff

9. Les Choux de Créteil, aka The Cabbages of Créteil, France. Architect: Gérard Grandval

10. Marin County Civic Center, California, US. Architect: Frank Lloyd Wright

11. The Boomerang, Office Building for Johnson Wax, Mijdrecht, Netherlands. Architect: Huig Aart Maaskant 

12. Gas Station, Ogre, Latvia, 1965. Architect: Unknown

13. Szépvölgyi Street 88.b, Budapest. Architect: Fischer József

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14. Pavilion Of Australia on Expo 1970 in Osaka, Japan. Architect: James MacCormick

15. Oliva Service Station, Valencia, Spain. Architect: Juan Haro Piñar

16. Arango House, Acapulko, Mexico. Architect: John Lautner

17. Tsujiki District, Tokyo. Architect: Kenzo Tange

18. Aquila Service Station, Sesto San Giovanni, Italy. Architect: Aldo Favini

19. Office Building, Snaidero Industrial Complex, Majano Del Friuli, Italy. Architect: Angelo Mangiarotti

20. Church “Santa Maria Immacolata” in Bergamo, Italy. Architect: Pino Pizzigoni

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21. Church “Heilig Geist” in Emmerich, Germany. Architect: Dieter Georg Baumewerd

22. 'Concrete Hedgehog' at the Swiss Expo of 1964 in Lausanne, Switzerland. Architect: Carl Fingerhuth

23. Casa del Portuale in Naples, Italy. Architect: Aldo Rossi

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