The colonial British, Dutch, and French have all left an indelible mark on Asian cities. Since the 1990s, however, tiger economies have altered the skylines of cities such as Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, and Bangkok. At the same time, Hong Kong has reinvented itself as a cutting-edge arts hub, best seen in its dramatic modernist buildings. But if you know what to look out for, you’ll notice that Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism still influence much of the modern architecture transforming the region today.
In short, Asia offers a rich and compelling mix of architectural styles. Take a journey through the many layers of Asian urban design with these top architectural gems from the past and present.
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