The Modernist App | Free Architecture City Tours – UK

Discover Modernist Architecture with the Modernist App

The app is completely free to download and use from Apple App Store and Play Store for Android.

Cities currently covered: Manchester, Glasgow, Sheffield, Huddersfield, Bristol, Liverpool, Fitzrovia (London) with new cities added regularly.

For over seventeen years, the Modernist Society has championed the often-overlooked architecture and design of the 20th century. Through our magazine, exhibitions, and popular walking tours, we've explored the depths of modernist and brutalist architecture across the UK.

The Modernist App brings that expertise into your pocket. Whether you're standing in front of a building or planning a trip from home, the app lets you explore expert-curated, self-guided tours of 20th- and 21st-century architecture.

Key features

  • Free to use — no subscription, no in-app purchases
  • Interactive maps — ecplore modernist and brutalist buildingsfrom wherever you are
  • Expert-curated guided tours — routes designed by the team behind the modernist magazine
  • Building-by-building detail — original text and photography for each stop on the tour
  • Event updates — news on Modernist Society walks, talks and workshops near you
  • Growing library — new tours and cities added on an ongoing basis

FAQ

What is the Modernist app?

·        The Modernist app is a free mobile app from the Modernist Society offering self-guided tours of modernist and brutalist architecture, with interactive maps and expert-written building guides.

Which cities does the app cover?

·        The app currently covers Manchester, Glasgow, Sheffield, Huddersfield, Bristol, Liverpool and Fitzrovia (London), with more cities being added regularly.

Is the Modernist app free?

·        Yes, the app is completely free to download and use on both iOS and Android.

Who made the Modernist app?

·        The app was created by the Modernist Society, publishers of the modernist magazine, and built by Fablr.

Can I use the app without visiting the city?

·        Yes — the interactive maps and building guides work as a virtual tour, so you can explore from anywhere.

Download our free app

Free to use and available now on

Apple App Store and Play Store for Android.

App built and hosted by Fablr


This project has been supported by:

If you prefer a printed guide, check out Manchester Modern and the Architectural City Guide - Manchester.