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A Journey through 20th Century Architectural Wonders

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.
 

Related: A Bit of 20th Century Architecture with Frank Lloyd Wright

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

20th Century Architectural Designs,Johnson Wax Headquarters

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

20th Century Architectural Designs, Phillips Exeter Academy Library

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

20th Century Architectural Designs, The TWA Flight Center

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

20th Century Architectural Designs, The Wave Building

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

20th Century Architectural Designs, Capilla De La Medalla De La Virgen Milagrosa

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

20th Century Architectural Designs,  race track

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

20th Century Architectural Designs, United States pavilion

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

20th Century Architectural Designs, Oklahoma State Capitol Bank.

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

20th Century Architectural Designs, Les Choux de Créteil

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

20th Century Architectural Designs, Marin County Civic Center

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

20th Century Architectural Designs, The Boomerang, Office Building

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

20th Century Architectural Designs, Gas Station

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

20th Century Architectural Designs, Szépvölgyi Street

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

20th Century Architectural Designs, Pavilion Of Australia

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

20th Century Architectural Designs, Oliva Service Station

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

20th Century Architectural Designs, Arango House

17. Tsujiki District, Tokyo. Architect: Kenzo Tange

20th Century Architectural Designs, Tsujiki District

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

20th Century Architectural Designs, Aquila Service Station

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

20th Century Architectural Designs, Office Building, Snaidero Industrial Complex

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

20th Century Architectural Designs, Church

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

20th Century Architectural Designs, Church “Heilig Geist”

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

20th Century Architectural Designs, Concrete Hedgehog

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

20th Century Architectural Designs, Casa del Portuale
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