NOT A HOTEL introduces a groundbreaking chapter in Japanese hospitality with the debut of its first two brands: HERITAGE by NOT A HOTEL and vertex by NOT A HOTEL. While HERITAGE reimagines temples and museums through a present-day lens, vertex is dedicated to the synergy between architectural innovation and advanced technology. The inaugural vertex property, designed […] More
The design competition for the new Malpensa Hospital – “Grande Ospedale della Malpensa” – has concluded with Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) and an international consortium claiming the commission. The project, awarded by the Lombardy Regional Health Authority, will unify the legacy Gallarate and Busto Arsizio hospitals into a single, state-of-the-art campus serving nearly one million […] More
Zaha Hadid Architects reveals The Symphony Tower, a new residential landmark designed for Imtiaz Developments within Dubai’s emerging Horizon district. Positioned between Meydan Racecourse and the waters of Ras Al Khor, the tower sits near the upper reaches of Dubai Creek, the site of the city’s origin. The Ras Al Khor Nature Reserve, now protected […] More
Zaha Hadid Architects has announced the structural topping out of the Yidan Center in Shenzhen, a new cultural and educational hub that will serve as the international headquarters of the Yidan Prize and home to the Chen Yidan Foundation. Designed as a site for research, exhibitions, and public programming, the building anchors a new cultural […] More
Zaha Hadid Architects have completed the Grand Canal Gateway Bridge in Hangzhou, China, a 390-metre-long structure that serves as the centrepiece of the city’s new 14.7-hectare River Middle public park. When it opens later this year, the bridge will link the east and west banks of the 800,000-square-metre Seamless City masterplan, reconnecting Hangzhou’s urban development with […] More
Zaha Hadid Architects have announced that the Danjiang Bridge, set to become the world’s longest single-tower, asymmetric cable-stayed bridge, will officially open on 12 May 2026. The completion of its final steel decking segment marks the first direct connection between the east and west banks of the Tamsui River estuary in northern Taiwan. BRIDGES Designed […] More
Alta Bank has announced the new Alta Tower in New Belgrade, following an international competition won by Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) in collaboration with Bureau Cube Partners (BCP). Conceived as a landmark for the city’s evolving skyline, the 35-storey tower embodies the bank’s core values of stability, security, and resilience while establishing a dynamic civic […] More
At the 2025 World Design Congress in London, Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) unveiled Nereid, a digitally fabricated marine habitat created in partnership with the Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) and 3D printing pioneers D-Shape. The prototype embodies the Congress theme “design for planet,” exploring how architecture and technology can drive ecological resilience. […] More
For decades, architecture’s public face was defined by a narrow slice of authorship and a narrow idea of value, spectacle over service, novelty over longevity. The pressures shaping the field today are different: climate deadlines, housing scarcity, social inequity, tightening budgets, and a public that expects culture to be accessible, not gated. In that shift, […] More
Zaha Hadid Architects has designed a 21-storey tower for a new urban proposal presented by Sierra Blanca Estates in the El Bulto area of Malaga. Positioned next to the city’s port railway line, the site forms part of Malaga’s larger effort to transform its industrial port into a residential zone with cultural and recreational facilities. […] More
Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) has won the international architectural competition to design the new arrivals terminal at Vilnius Airport, marking a key step in Lithuania’s long-term infrastructure strategy. The project aligns with the country’s ambition to expand regional air connectivity and reshape the airport into a high-capacity, multimodal gateway for the Baltic region. Currently operating […] More
BEEAH has announced the masterplan for Khalid Bin Sultan City in Sharjah, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects. Situated adjacent to BEEAH’s acclaimed headquarters, the city extends the principles of the landmark building into a full-scale urban vision. With a strong emphasis on sustainability, smart systems, cultural vitality, and human experience, the project represents a new […] More