Each of Canada’s major cities is home to a few gems of modern architecture, no matter how big or small. That also happens to be the case with Winnipeg, the capital of Manitoba province, and here are some of the most impressive contemporary buildings that it has in store.
Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Canadian Museum for Human Rights opened its doors in 2008 and its building looks straight out of a sci-fi movie. Antoine Predock, one of the architects behind it, drew inspiration from the natural scenery and open spaces in Canada when coming up with the concept for this visionary building.
Winnipeg Art Gallery
The Winnipeg Art Gallery is one of the city’s most popular cultural institutions and you don’t even have to step inside to be wowed by it. Art center Qaumajuq is the most interesting part of the building for fans of modern architecture and it’s instantly recognizable thanks to its wavy exterior clad with glass and off-white stone.
Royal Canadian Mint
Royal Canadian Mint explores the history of the coin manufacturing process, but its building is anything but old-fashioned. Its sculptural exterior and mirrored, rose-colored glass walls make it one of Winnipeg’s most striking modern buildings.