Like most Austrian cities, Graz is home to many renaissance and baroque buildings, but its modern architecture isn’t too shabby, either. Wonders of contemporary architecture are scattered all around this city, and here are three that you shouldn’t miss for the world.
Kunsthaus Graz
Kunsthaus is the leading contemporary art museum in Graz, and you don’t even have to step inside to be wowed by it. Designed by Colin Fournier and Peter Cook, this futuristic building looks straight out of a sci-fi movie thanks to its blob-like structure and glistening dark blue acrylic panels.
Murinsel
Another wonder of modern architecture that Graz wouldn’t be the same without, Murinsel is basically an artificial floating island in the middle of the Mur River. Its sea shell-like structure is connected with two footbridges to both banks of the Mur, and you can find a café, theater, and playground on its premises.
Argos Apartment Buildings
Unlike the previous two buildings, this one doesn’t house a major tourist attraction, but you should still consider visiting it. The Argos apartment buildings are worth checking out because they’re one of the masterpieces of the famed architect Zaha Hadid and their structural glazing façade will leave you speechless.