Best Modern Buildings in United Kingdom

Millennium Bridge

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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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National Museum of Scotland

Major cultural institution featuring exhibits on natural history, Scottish history, Egyptian artifacts, and Celtic art. The building combines modern and Romanesque architecture and offers free admission and accessible facilities.

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Scottish Parliament

Devolved legislature responsible for scrutinising the Scottish Government and passing laws on devolved matters. Notable for its modern architecture and political significance.

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Titanic Quarter

Titanic Quarter in Belfast, Northern Ireland, is a large-scale waterfront regeneration, comprising historic maritime landmarks, film…

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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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Falkirk Wheel

The Falkirk Wheel is a rotating boat lift in Tamfourhill, Falkirk, in central Scotland, connecting the Forth and Clyde Canal with the Union…

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The Mackintosh House

Situated in the home of this Scottish genius of design and architecture, the museum takes its visitors through Mackintosh's fascinating…

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Museum of Liverpool

The Museum of Liverpool in Liverpool, England, tells the story of Liverpool and its people, and reflects the city's global significance.

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Glasgow Science Centre

Glasgow Science Centre is a visitor attraction located in the Clyde Waterfront Regeneration area on the south bank of the River Clyde in…

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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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Waterfront Hall

Belfast Waterfront is a multi-purpose conference and entertainment centre, in Belfast, Northern Ireland, designed by local architects' firm…

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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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Liverpool Central Library

Liverpool Central Library is the largest of the 22 libraries in Liverpool, England, situated in the centre of the city.

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Blackpool Tower, Ballroom and Circus

The observation tower (built as a copy of the Eiffel Tower) is a popular place offering attractions for the whole family.

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Bridgewater Hall

The Bridgewater Hall is a concert venue in Manchester city centre, England.

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MediaCityUK

MediaCityUK is a 200-acre mixed-use property development on the banks of the Manchester Ship Canal in Salford, Greater Manchester, England.

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De La Warr Pavilion

The De La Warr Pavilion is a grade I listed building, located on the seafront at Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, on the south coast of England…

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