10 architectural marvels from around the world - in pictures

  • Metropol Parasol by J Mayer H Architects in Seville, Spain. Getty Images
    Metropol Parasol by J Mayer H Architects in Seville, Spain. Getty Images
  • Harpa Concert Hall in Reykjavik, Iceland. Getty Images
    Harpa Concert Hall in Reykjavik, Iceland. Getty Images
  • Gardens by the Bay in Singapore was created in 2012 on reclaimed land adjacent to the city's central business. Getty Images
    Gardens by the Bay in Singapore was created in 2012 on reclaimed land adjacent to the city's central business. Getty Images
  • Linked Hybrid apartment complex in Beijing. Photo: Steven Holl Architects
    Linked Hybrid apartment complex in Beijing. Photo: Steven Holl Architects
  • The entrance to the sleek and modern Perot Museum of Nature and Science in Dallas, Texas. Getty Images
    The entrance to the sleek and modern Perot Museum of Nature and Science in Dallas, Texas. Getty Images
  • Absolute World complex and Burnhamthorpe Road view in Mississauga, Canada. Getty Images
    Absolute World complex and Burnhamthorpe Road view in Mississauga, Canada. Getty Images
  • The National Museum of Qatar, Doha. AFP
    The National Museum of Qatar, Doha. AFP
  • Guangzhou Opera House in China. Getty Images
    Guangzhou Opera House in China. Getty Images
  • Louvre Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Island. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Louvre Abu Dhabi on Saadiyat Island. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Burj Khalifa in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
    Burj Khalifa in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National