My Modern Met’s Best of 2021: Top 10 Buildings and Structures That Opened This Year
After the disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, in-progress construction work was paused and building deadlines extended. Now as we close out 2021, we can appreciate the architecture that finally made it to opening day. It’s time to reflect on some of the most inspirational and thoughtful projects of the year. Some of the projects on this list are perfect representations of our hopes for the future. They help us consider how we will continue to live in cities and how we will live together. All the projects on this list are united by one common thing: each building or structure is a bold architectural work that makes a concrete statement about our world.
Featured project: CASA BATLLÓ 10D EXPERIENCE FEATURING KENGO KUMA-DESIGNED STAIRCASE
DEPOT BOIJMANS VAN BEUNINGEN BY MVRDV
HOUSE OF HUNGARIAN MUSIC BY SOU FUJIMOTO
INFINITUS PLAZA BY ZAHA HADID ARCHITECTS (ZHA)
LITTLE ISLAND BY HEATHERWICK STUDIO
WORMHOLE LIBRARY BY MAD ARCHITECTS
TERRA – THE SUSTAINABILITY PAVILION DUBAI EXPO 2020 BY GRIMSHAW ARCHITECTS
ILULISSAT ICEFJORD CENTRE BY DORTE MANDRUP
SUNAC GUANGZHOU GRAND THEATRE BY STEVEN CHILTON ARCHITECTS
