Best Modern Buildings in London
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Tate Modern
Modern and contemporary art museum housed in a former power station, featuring works from 1900 onward and renowned for its distinctive modern architecture.
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The Shard
Iconic 72-storey skyscraper featuring a pyramidal glass design with offices, residences, restaurants, a hotel, and a public observation deck offering panoramic city views.
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London Bridge
Modern concrete arch bridge opened in 1973, serving as a key crossing over the River Thames with notable architectural style and wheelchair accessibility.
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30 St Mary Axe
Also known as 'the Gherkin' or 'Cucumber Building', this commercial skyscraper is a famous example of modern architecture in London.
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City Hall
Modern high-tech government building featuring neo-futurist architecture and designed by Norman Foster. It formerly served as the headquarters of the Greater London Authority and is notable for its distinctive bulb-shaped form.
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Selfridges
Historic department store featuring modern architecture and extensive retail, dining, and leisure facilities.
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British Library
The British Library is a research library in London that is the national library of the United Kingdom.
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Southbank Centre
A London hub of contemporary art, performances and theatre. Encompasses several huge venues on Southbank.
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The O2
The large circular building named after its domed shape is a space for exhibitions and other cultural events.
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ArcelorMittal Orbit
A unique 114-meter tall sculpture and observation tower built for the 2012 Summer Olympic Games.
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City Hall
City Hall, in the London Borough of Newham in east London, is the headquarters of the Greater London Authority, the regional government for…
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Eltham Palace
Eltham Palace is a large house at Eltham in southeast London, England, within the Royal Borough of Greenwich.
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Trellick Tower
Trellick Tower is a Grade II* listed tower block on the Cheltenham Estate in North Kensington, London.
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