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The 49 modern wonders of the world, as named by the experts-by Katrina Lobley<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Authorities in various disciplines, encompassing food, design, art and more, have complied a list of must-visit places that will make your heart soar.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Worth the cost overruns, perhaps: Elbphilharmonie, Hamburg.<\/span><\/p>\n

The world is a wonderful place. So wonderful that lists of its seven wonders are ever-changing and evolving as life goes on. What happens, then, when the Magnificent Seven of world wonders morphs into the Formidable 49?<\/span><\/p>\n

That was the task, or at least the outcome, when a septet of Australian experts across a range of cultural fields was approached by\u00a0Traveller<\/em>, in its endless quest to unearth the best and the most surprising places to discover around the world.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The task? Name seven wonders of the world from your specialist field and ensure that they can all be visited and enjoyed by our readers.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Toshiko Horiuchi MacAdam\u2019s crochet sculpture: \u201cthe best playground in the entire world bar none\u201d.CREDIT:<\/span><\/p>\n

David Harland, who is about to relocate from England to Australia to run Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, called the mission \u201ca near impossibility\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

After hours of pondering and wondering about previous wanderings through many hundreds of gardens and parks, he asked \u201cCan I have seven more, please?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Sorry, David, thanks but no. And we see that he couldn\u2019t resist including his new workplace while Louse Herron, chief executive, of the Sydney Opera House, did the same with her own house. Fair enough (you try corralling this erudite elite).<\/span><\/p>\n

There were several places \u2013 such as New York\u2019s Lincoln Centre \u2013 which received multiple nominations. It was a case of first in, best addressed, while another popular choice was Tadao Ando\u2019s Church of the Light in Japan. Sadly, it\u2019s not included because tours of its poignant interior are suspended, with too few volunteers available to run visits.<\/span><\/p>\n

But if you\u2019re headed to Japan, check out architect Sarah Kay\u2019s extra nomination. She calls Toshiko Horiuchi MacAdam\u2019s crochet sculpture at Japan\u2019s Hakone Open Air Museum \u201cthe best playground in the entire world bar none\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Museum of Australian Democracy\u2019s Stephanie Bull, in somewhat bucking our global brief, chose to cast her eye only within Australia.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWhen asked to name our favourite museums, Australians often think of great global institutions in cities like London, Paris or New York when there is so much to celebrate in our own backyard,\u201d she says.<\/span><\/p>\n

Anyway, here\u2019s what our diverse Magnificent Seven proffered, with 49 eye-opening and truly eclectic wonders, all of which, true to Traveller\u2019s mission statement, can be visited in some form or another, by travellers (and there are more than a few that our own team of experts can personally vouch for).<\/span><\/p>\n

Architecture<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

Sarah Kay, architect, Woods Bagot<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

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Sarah Kay of Woods Bagot … \u201crenting a modernist house in Palm Springs would be my ultimate architectural holiday.\u2033\u2063<\/span><\/p>\n

Institut du Monde Arabe, Paris, France<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s nearly 20 years since I visited this building (designed by a team of architects including Jean Nouvel) but I still remember the amazing mechanised apertures for shading on the facade. It was the first attempt at sustainable architecture I\u2019d experienced and the perfect embodiment of its vision \u2013 a dialogue between Western culture and the Arab world. See\u00a0imarabe.org<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

MAC Niteroi, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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The Museum of Contemporary Art of Niteroi (MAC), designed by Oscar Niemeyer.<\/span><\/cite><\/span><\/p>\n

There\u2019s so much incredible architecture in Rio De Janeiro \u2013 from the favelas to beautiful \u201960s brise soleil houses \u2013 and then there\u2019s [late Brazilian architect] Oscar Niemeyer. I think Niteroi\u2019s contemporary art museum is my favourite of his because of its audacity. He could, so he did. See\u00a0culturaniteroi.com.br<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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TWA Flight Centre, JFK Airport, New York, US<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\nTWA\u2019s old terminal reopened as a hotel in 2019.<\/span><\/p>\n

I used to fly out of JFK regularly. Several modernist buildings stood empty behind fences \u2013 the Eero Saarinen-designed TWA terminal was one of those. I felt so nostalgic and sad that they were no longer relevant. Happily, the TWA terminal reopened as a hotel in 2019. It would be amazing to stay in such an iconic building during a JFK layover. See\u00a0twahotel.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Park Slope brownstones, Brooklyn, New York, US<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

I lived in one for three years and love the sense of community they engender: the density creates a closeness of neighbours that\u2019s so New York. Twice a year, the block we lived on (President Street between 7th and 8th) shuts down for a street party. Staying in this part of New York is a very authentic experience. It neighbours Prospect Park, which has the same designer (Frederick Law Olmsted) as Central Park. See\u00a0nyctourism.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Palm Springs, California, US<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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\nUltimate architectural holiday: Palm Springs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Renting a modernist house in Palm Springs would be my ultimate architectural holiday. I studied The Kaufmann House, designed in 1946 by Richard Neutra, at university and feel like I know it inside and out. It\u2019s inspired every renovation and decision I\u2019ve made about my own homes. It\u2019s the indoor\/outdoor flow that\u2019s so relevant to today\u2019s style of living but was so ahead of its time then. See\u00a0modernismweek.com<\/a>,\u00a0visitgreaterpalmsprings.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Suitcase House, Commune by the Great Wall, near Beijing, China<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

The Commune by the Great Wall hotel includes architecturally-designed villas in dense forest within walking distance of the Great Wall. One of these is Suitcase House, designed by Gary Chang. It has intricately crafted secret compartments and hidden rooms. It\u2019s an extravagant experiment that would usually rarely get past sketch stage. See\u00a0hyatt.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Conference Pavilion, Vitra Campus, near Basel, Switzerland<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

As this is the only Tadao Ando building I\u2019ve visited, by default it\u2019s my favourite Ando building. The pavilion lived up to my Ando expectations. It\u2019s on the Vitra Campus surrounded by other curious architectural delights. And Basel is the best city ever \u2013 you never know if you\u2019re in Switzerland, Germany or France. See\u00a0vitra.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Gardens<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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David Harland, chief executive, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

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The new Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria CEO, David Harland.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Lost Gardens of Heligan, Cornwall, UK<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

England\u2019s most romantic garden tells the stories of workers not lords and ladies of the manor. According to my kids, it also has one of the best play gardens \u2013 maybe for this big kid too \u2013 and is credited as the birthplace of the game-changing Eden Project in the UK and therefore Singapore\u2019s Gardens by the Bay (below), too. See\u00a0heligan.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Kyoto, Japan<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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Calm, eerie wonder: Bamboo Grove in Arashiyama.<\/span><\/p>\n

Kyoto is teeming with stunning gardens \u2013 Ninna-Ji and Kinkaku-ji are particularly brilliant for stunning gardens and temples beautifully set together \u2013 and yet for calm, eerie wonder and a sublime soundscape, the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is hard to beat. It brought my senses alive. See\u00a0japan.travel<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Gardens by the Bay, Singapore<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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The Supertree Grove comes alive at Gardens by the Bay in Singapore.<\/span><\/p>\n

The world\u2019s first billion-dollar garden was inspired by the Eden Project. Now more than a decade old, I find it constantly improving and better each visit. If you like your gardens futuristic, well-manicured and with plant species from every corner of the globe \u2013 plus the epic Supertrees and a city backdrop to dream of \u2013 this is for you. See\u00a0gardensbythebay.com.sg<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (XTBG), China<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

This has been on my bucket list for years, as had the Yunnan region. I went in 2019 and neither disappointed. The garden is rich in biodiversity and botanic tradition yet unlike traditional botanic gardens. XTBG is an east-meets-west, tropical gem of a garden \u2013 and you might even see wild elephants on your way home. See\u00a0m.extbg.cas.cn<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Jardin Majorelle, Marrakesh, Morocco<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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Botanical garden Jardin Majorelle in Marrakesh.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tossing up between Gaudi\u2019s Parc Guell in Barcelona or the more subtle, landscape-driven paradise of Marrakesh\u2019s Jardin Majorelle, the latter wins. While architects often take the glory, it\u2019s landscape architects who really create \u201cplace\u201d. A great example is this delicately designed, latterly restored garden, featuring beautiful cobalt colours alongside vibrant Moroccan tones. See\u00a0jardinmajorelle.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Stanley Park, Vancouver, Canada<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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Stanley Park on the edge of downtown Vancouver.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s difficult to exclude New York\u2019s Central Park yet Stanley Park\u2019s 405 hectares, surrounded by water, paths, trails and calm, does it for me. You can explore it on foot or as I did on a bike, but the landscapes will make you stop and just swoon. It\u2019s a beautiful, democratised idyll of a park in a great part of Canada. See\u00a0vancouver.ca<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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\nThe \u2018lungs of the city\u2019.CREDIT:VISIT VICTORIA<\/span><\/p>\n

We have two gardens in one: the inner-city garden, considered the \u201clungs of the city\u201d, which is more than 175 years old and the much younger, innovative, climate-resilient Cranbourne Gardens on Melbourne\u2019s outskirts. These gardens have the best of botanic tradition and an eye on the future, demonstrating that living within the grain of nature could see us through the planetary emergency. See\u00a0rbg.vic.gov.au<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Performance<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

Louise Herron, chief executive, Sydney Opera House<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

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Louise Herron … acoustic improvement.<\/span>Danish Radio Concert House (DR Koncerthuset), Copenhagen<\/b>When we were considering the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall works (see below), I went to see this concert hall as there\u2019s a close connection between Denmark and Australia. You would hardly know the hall is in there \u2013 it\u2019s more intimate than ours \u2013 but it has a feeling of warmth that I wanted to replicate in ours in the best way possible. See\u00a0drkoncerthuset.dk<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Philharmonie Berlin, Germany<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Like the Sydney Opera House, this home for the Berliner Philharmoniker that was built in the 1960s has what\u2019s called a vineyard concert hall with a lot of terraced seating that \u201ccatches\u201d the music from every direction. Although I don\u2019t have proof of inspiration from that building [for the Sydney Opera House Concert Hall], I feel it\u2019s likely that it was. See\u00a0berliner-philharmoniker.de<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Four Winds, Bermagui, NSW<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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Natural amphitheatre Four Winds, in the Bermagui bush.<\/span><\/p>\n

This venue is in the middle of the bush near Bermagui, NSW. There\u2019s a Sound Shell at the bottom of a natural amphitheatre overlooking a lake. It\u2019s beautifully adaptable \u2013 it can host local First Nations choirs, or you can have [Australian Chamber Orchestra artistic director and lead violin] Richard Tognetti playing. Up on the hill is the Windsong Pavilion designed by Clinton Murray \u2013 it\u2019s a beautiful thing. See\u00a0fourwinds.com.au<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Elbphilharmonie, Hamburg, Germany<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

I haven\u2019t visited but the building (originally a 1960s warehouse) underwent a significant renovation that took years and went millions of euros over budget \u2013 it was very troubled, but it seems like it\u2019s really worked. I\u2019m intrigued to see it and hear it. See\u00a0elbphilharmonie.de<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, New York City<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts complex features multiple indoor and outdoor spaces.<\/span><\/cite><\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s an imposing set of buildings, but my sense is that it hasn\u2019t penetrated popular consciousness. My father gave each of us $1000 when we turned 21 and I used the money to go to New York where I\u2019d never been before. I went and saw a Wagner opera there. I couldn\u2019t believe how marvellous it was. See\u00a0lincolncenter.org<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Pershing Square Signature Centre, New York City<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Signature Theatre is the resident company at the Pershing Square Signature Centre, a theatre arts complex designed by [Canadian-American architect] Frank Gehry and is in the entertainment section of 42nd Street. The centre hosts very good, more experimental theatre at affordable prices. See\u00a0signaturetheatre.org<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Sydney Opera House Concert Hall, NSW<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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Sydney Opera House\u2019s Concert Hall now lives up to acoustic standards one would expect from a world-class venue.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Opera House is the symbol of modern Australia, but the Concert Hall has never lived up to the promise of the building. Acoustics are a combination of art and science, and you never know if you\u2019re going to get it right or not. The renewal works cost $150 million. The first time the orchestra tried the hall last year, I heard the trombone play a note in the low register and a note in the middle register \u2013 and I absolutely knew it had worked. See\u00a0sydneyoperahouse.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Food<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

Andrew McConnell, chef and restaurateur, Trader House group, Melbourne<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

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Andrew McConnell.<\/span>CREDIT:<\/span><\/cite><\/span><\/p>\n

Tokyo, Japan<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

The entire city is a culinary wonder. Kappabashi Street (also known as Kitchen Town) is my first stop for the best knives and kitchen equipment, and the most useful (and useless) knick-knacks. For the ultimate in modern Japanese dining, Den restaurant in Shibuya City is where I\u2019ll head for dinner. See\u00a0jimbochoden.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

The Grill, New York, US<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Located in the former home of the Four Seasons restaurant, The Grill channels its predecessor as the ultimate \u201cpower restaurant\u201d. Today, the heritage bones are enhanced with one of the best design pedigrees you\u2019ll ever experience. Almost as impressive are the wait staff dressed in Tom Ford suits. See\u00a0thegrillnewyork.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Brae Restaurant, Birregurra, Victoria<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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Brae Restaurant is built around an immense respect for nature and seasonality.<\/span><\/p>\n

One of Australia\u2019s best chefs is also one of the country\u2019s best farmers. Dan Hunter\u2019s approach to regenerative farming on his working organic farm that supplies the restaurant is Australian cuisine at its best \u2013 built around an immense respect for nature and seasonality. See\u00a0braerestaurant.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Basque country, Spain<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Use the Camino trail as your motivation and inspiration to explore the incredible diversity and honesty of regional Basque cooking. The biggest reward is the pit stop in San Sebastian, a pilgrimage unto itself. There\u2019s no other culinary experience quite like the bar-hopping madness of this charming seaside town. See\u00a0sansebastianturismoa.eus<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Paris, France<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

You can\u2019t put together a culinary wish list without including Paris. Everyone has their own highlights but, if I had one day, I\u2019d have lunch at Arpege followed by a stop at celebrated pastry chef Cedric Grolet\u2019s patisserie Cedric Grolet Opera \u2013 a treasure trove of sculpted delicacies as beautiful to the eye as they are to the tooth. See\u00a0alain-passard.com<\/a>,\u00a0cedric-grolet.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Mexico City, Mexico<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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Mole served at Pujol restaurant in Mexico City, Mexico.<\/span><\/p>\n

This is one of the world\u2019s most exciting and best food cities. I haven\u2019t been yet, however, it\u2019s high on my wish list. Peers and fellow travellers suggest hiring a guide to take you deep into the neighbourhoods to find hidden culinary gems embedded in the city. See\u00a0visitmexico.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Champagne region, France<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

If the walls of Reims\u2019 soaring chalk crayeres (cellars) could talk, they would tell tales of the underground cities that provided shelter from the devastation of war, and the streets above that hosted the coronations of kings and queens. But of course, this region is best known as the international benchmark for wine of its style \u2013 possibly the world\u2019s most iconic drink. See\u00a0champagne.fr<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Art<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

Suzanne Cotter, director of Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

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Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York City<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

The Guggenheim, designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright for Solomon R. Guggenheim\u2019s art collection and overlooking Central Park, will always be one of my favourite museums.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Perennial favourte: The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.<\/span><\/p>\n

Combining the organic spiral of ramps, which lead you upwards towards its light-filled ocula, with the experience of viewing \u2013 both the art and of bodies viewing the art across space \u2013 embodies Wright\u2019s vision of aesthetic communion with nature, art and ideas. See\u00a0guggenheim.org<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris, France<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Designed by [British and Italian architects] Richard Rogers and Renzo Piano, the centre is one of the 20th century\u2019s iconic museums. Drawing on visionary architect Cedric Price\u2019s ideas of the Fun Palace, the museum\u2019s inside-out architecture, flexible design, piazza and famous caterpillar escalators encapsulate the idea of the museum as public forum and civic space, while offering breathtaking views of Paris \u2013 a city that is itself a museum. See\u00a0centrepompidou.fr<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

The Beyeler Foundation, Riehen, Switzerland<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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The Beyeler Foundation: home to one of Europe\u2019s most stunning private collections.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Nestled into the outskirts of Basel, the Beyeler Foundation is another Renzo Piano masterpiece. It houses one of Europe\u2019s most stunning private collections of modern art alongside a savvy contemporary art program. The horizontal planes of the surrounding grounds and water basins, the building\u2019s light-infused transparency and the bucolic views of grazing Swiss milk cows make for stunning conditions in which to contemplate art. See\u00a0fondationbeyeler.ch<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Serralves Museum of Contemporary Art, Porto, Portugal<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Built within an 18-hectare park comprising formal gardens and an Art Deco villa, Serralves is one of Europe\u2019s most beautiful museums of contemporary art. Every aspect of the museum, from the way its architecture reveals itself, the framing of nature through windows and viewpoints, the fittings and furniture, have been conceived as a harmonious procession of art and bodies in space and time. See\u00a0serralves.pt<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

The Shed, Hudson Yards, New York City, US<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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The Shed: the building can expand or contract thanks to a telescoping outer shell.<\/span>CREDIT:<\/span>ISTOCK<\/cite><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Shed, which opened in 2019 within a stunning context of the High Line aerial pedestrian artery, the high-density drama of New York City\u2019s built environment and the Hudson River, commissions and presents ambitious contemporary art and performance. As well as hosting stellar exhibitions and performances, the building can expand or contract thanks to a telescoping outer shell that glides along rails into the adjoining plaza. See\u00a0theshed.org<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

MASP, Sao Paulo, Brazil<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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A masterpiece: MASP, Sao Paulo.<\/span>CREDIT:<\/span>ISTOCK<\/cite><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A masterpiece of Brazilian architecture, Lina Bo Bardi\u2019s majestic and publicly porous modernist building houses the remarkable Chateaubriand collection of European old and modernist master paintings. It was also her idea to display works in individual, free-standing glass easels anchored into concrete blocks \u2013 one of the most iconic approaches to museum display revered by curators and artists the world over. See\u00a0masp.org.br<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

M+ Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Located in the West Kowloon Cultural District, the much-awaited M+ museum that opened in 2021 has one of the best collections of Chinese contemporary art (the Sigg Collection) and a growing collection of 20th and 21st-century art and design. The building itself is an event, with a \u201cplayscape\u201d incorporating works from sculptor Isamu Noguchi and a sensationally scaled LED screen projecting works over Victoria Harbour. See\u00a0mplus.org.hk<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Interiors<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

David Flack, Flack Studios, designer of Ace Hotel Sydney<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

Sir John Soane\u2019s Museum, London, UK<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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Designer David Flack, founder of Australian design firm Flack Studios.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I love visiting the homes of architects and designers as they\u2019re often the most experimental examples of their ideas realised. Sir John Soane built his house-museum as a laboratory for his ideas, referring to its rooms as \u201cstudies for my mind\u201d. It\u2019s been left as it was at his death in 1837. It contains art, antiquities, furniture and architectural models, and it\u2019s a bit chaotic, like a treasure box. One of his innovations is the Picture Room where he used moving \u201cpicture planes\u201d to hang a tiny room with 118 paintings. See\u00a0soane.org<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Le Corbusier\u2019s apartment-studio, Paris, France<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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The interiors shed insight into the architect\u2019s own experimentation.<\/span>CREDIT:<\/span>FONDATIONLECORBUSIER.FR<\/cite><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Another great example of the architect\u2019s own experimentation, this building is visionary and unique in its use of materials, volumes and function. Sitting atop the Molitor building designed between 1931 and 1934 by Le Corbusier and his cousin Pierre Jeanneret, the two-storey studio apartment is open, fluid and bathed in light. To step inside is to physically experience his iconoclastic architectural language in its purest form. See\u00a0fondationlecorbusier.fr<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Eames House, Los Angeles, US<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Designed and built in 1949 by husband-and-wife duo Charles and Ray Eames as their home and studio, this Pacific Palisades dwelling is also known as Case Study House No 8. It was part of The Case Study House Program designed to address a looming housing crisis created by millions of returning World War II soldiers. Although designed to maximise utility through the most minimal use of materials, interiors are richly detailed and layered as a consequence of their attitude that life itself is an act of design. See\u00a0eamesfoundation.org<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Casa Luis Barrag\u00e1n, Mexico City, Mexico<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Built in 1948, the intentionally anonymous home has been faithfully kept just the way it was when inhabited by its maker until his death in 1988. Always sensitive to the relationship between the built form and its surrounding landscape, the building\u2019s humble facade belies the spacious volumes contained inside. The experience of the interior spaces is beautifully articulated through the bold but constrained use of colour and materials. See\u00a0casaluisbarragan.org<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

State Library Victoria, Melbourne, Victoria<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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\nState Library of Victoria: the domed reading room is cathedral-like.<\/span><\/p>\n

My favourite part \u2013 the domed reading room \u2013 was completed in 1913. Close to home, I often go there to be enveloped in the expansive sense of possibility and freedom presented by uninhibited access to so much wisdom. Public libraries hold a special place in my heart as I love books. My studio\u2019s ever-expanding library holds more than 850; we reference them daily during the design process. See\u00a0slv.vic.gov.au<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Villa Necchi Campiglio, Milan, Italy<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

This villa, designed by architect Piero Portaluppi in 1935, is my favourite place in Milan. Immersed in an exquisite garden that includes a pool and tennis court, it would have been an absolute vision in the 1930s. The spaces are timeless with beautiful use of stone, metal and timber that feels completely contemporary all these years later. It\u2019s a constant source of inspiration. See\u00a0casemuseo.it<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Georgia O\u2019Keeffe Abiquiu Home and Studio, New Mexico, US<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Now a National Historic Landmark and integrated into the Georgia O\u2019Keeffe Museum, this space immerses you in a profusion of natural light. The delicately restored home remains true to its original materiality and setting. It\u2019s a truly captivating encounter \u2013 a tranquil sanctuary that played a pivotal role in inspiring O\u2019Keeffe\u2019s paintings. See\u00a0okeeffemuseum.org<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

See<\/b>\u00a0flackstudio.com.au<\/b><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Museums<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

Stephanie Bull, d<\/b>irector, Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House, Canberra<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n

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Director of the Museum of Australian Democracy, Stephanie Bull.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

National Holden Motor Museum, Echuca, Victoria<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Run by volunteers, this Echuca museum is one of my favourites. It tells the story of Holden, an Australian icon. The vehicles, dating from the 1940s-2000s, share stories of life in Australia from our big cities to rural centres. They also tell of national resilience, innovation and our love of the open road. See\u00a0holdenmuseum.com.au<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Ross Female Factory Historic Site, Tasmania<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

A highlight of the Ross Heritage Trail is the Ross Female Factory, Australia\u2019s most archaeologically intact female convict site. Some of the site\u2019s original remains can be seen above ground and the museum is housed in the Overseer\u2019s Cottage. It brings to life stories of hardship and the strength of women who were incarcerated as convicts. See\u00a0parks.tas.gov.au<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Australian Silo Art Trail<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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Artist Geoffrey Carran\u2019s silo works in Goroke, Victoria.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The richest stories are those told by community. The Australian Silo Art Trail began in Western Australia in 2015 with a vision to bring art into rural areas. Today, it spans the country, linking more than 60 small towns. Grain silos and water towers have been painted with images that reflect their community. One of my favourites is in Goroke, Victoria. Artist Geoffrey Carran depicts a kookaburra, magpie and galah in a stunning rural landscape. See\u00a0australiansiloarttrail.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Valley Heights Rail Museum,<\/b>\u00a0Blue Mountains, NSW<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

This is where pilot or assistant engines were added to trains needing an extra boost to make it up the Blue Mountains. Train enthusiasts should also visit the Zig Zag Railway near Lithgow. The region is steeped in locomotive lore \u2013 find out why two trains became known as \u201cThe Fish\u201d and \u201cThe Chips\u201d. See\u00a0valleyheightsrailmuseum.info<\/a>;\u00a0zigzagrailway.au<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Jewish Museum, Melbourne, Victoria<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Museums offer a chance to explore widely: to learn about history, modern life and the diverse experiences of all Australians. A perfect example of this is Melbourne\u2019s Jewish Museum. Its collection includes fine art and photography, along with letters, diaries, books and everyday objects that tell stories of hope, migration and global connection. See\u00a0jewishmuseum.com.au<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Buku-Larrnggay Mulka Centre, NT<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

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Visitors can learn about Aboriginal art with an artist.<\/span>CREDIT:<\/span>TOURISM NT\/SHAANA MCNAUGHT .<\/cite><\/span><\/p>\n

Yirrkala, 700 kilometres east of Darwin, is renowned in Australia and across the globe as a centre of First Nations cultural innovation, producing art, music and dance. It\u2019s also home to the Buku-Larrnggay Mulka precinct, which includes the Mulka Museum, Buku Art Centre and Yirrkala print-making studio, representing more than 300 Yolngu artists from Yirrkala and surrounds. See\u00a0yirrkala.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Jack Point Pelican Observatory, Coorong, South Australia<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Coorong National Park\u2019s Jack Point Pelican Observatory Walk takes visitors along a winding track through sand dunes to a viewing deck offering incredible views of Australia\u2019s largest pelican breeding colony. What makes this experience so magical is the trail\u2019s thought-provoking signage and interpretation, where visitors learn about the birds, conservation and beauty of Australia\u2019s environment. See\u00a0walkingsa.org.au<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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