Naoshima, long known as one of Japan’s most influential cultural destinations, has added a new architectural milestone to its landscape. Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Tadao Ando, the Naoshima New Museum of Art has officially opened near the Honmura district, offering visitors an immersive experience where architecture and environment speak in quiet harmony. MUSEUMS Ando, […] More
Wutopia Lab completed The Lake House – Life Experience Pavilion in Daning Park, Shanghai, as part of a commission from CSCEC Jiuhe East China Region. Architect Yu Ting led the process, beginning with a site review that involved representatives from the client’s design, engineering, construction, and marketing departments, as well as the park authority. After […] More
The Alpine village of Mulegns became the site of a dramatic reveal on May 20, 2025, as the White Tower, known locally as Tor Alva, was officially unveiled. Designed by architects Michael Hansmeyer and Benjamin Dillenburger in collaboration with ETH Zurich and commissioned by the Origen Cultural Foundation, the tower now stands as the world’s […] More
Zaha Hadid Architects has started construction on the Asaan, Misk Heritage Museum in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia. The project represents the studio’s first adobe-built structure and reflects the cultural importance of the site. Located within the At-Turaif district, which received UNESCO World Heritage status in 2010, the museum takes its name from the Arabic word for […] More
Atelier Alter Architects drew directly from the surrounding terrain when shaping the Sunner Museum, now complete in Guangze County, Nanping City, Fujian Province. The museum sits within the industrial area of Sunner Group, a leader in China’s white-feathered broiler chicken sector. Over the past four decades, Sunner has developed the country’s largest broiler breeding and […] More
Pavel Hnilička Architects + Planners have completed a new pavilion for the Beseda Ořechovka Tennis Club in Prague. Built at the center of the city’s Ořechovka district, the project replaces a deteriorated structure that had occupied the site for nearly half a century. The previous building, a provisional setup of prefabricated units from the 1980s, […] More
Built in 1991 by architect Michal Brix, the Křižík Pavilions originally served the General Czechoslovak Exhibition, commemorating the centenary of the 1891 Provincial Jubilee Exhibition. Placed strategically near the Industrial Palace, the structures use the sloping terrain to frame the palace as a visual anchor. Though intended as temporary, the pavilions have remained active for […] More
The New Museum’s long-awaited expansion, designed by OMA’s Shohei Shigematsu and Rem Koolhaas in collaboration with Cooper Robertson, is set to open in fall 2025. This 60,000-square-foot addition will introduce a striking new volume adjacent to the museum’s existing SANAA-designed building, enhancing spatial fluidity while nearly doubling the institution’s exhibition capacity. Cultural Architecture The new […] More
The UMPRUM Technology Centre, brings a renewed sense of purpose to a once-vacant school building in Prague’s city center. The project fulfills the vision of the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design (UMPRUM) to create an integrated space that unites intellectual and technological pursuits under one roof. The renovation transforms the structure into a hub for […] More
The former technical hub of the Imperial Spa has been transformed into a modern concert and multifunctional hall by Petr Hájek Architekti. Located in the atrium where the original peat-processing system once stood, the new space is equipped with cutting-edge technology, creating an adaptable venue for performances, conferences, and film screenings. The project won the […] More
Beijing-based Studio Vapore has partnered with the Western Academy of Beijing to renovate its elementary school library, turning it into a dynamic learning environment. The redesigned space moves beyond the traditional library model, offering a multifunctional setting that encourages creativity, interaction, and discovery. With an approach inspired by classic children’s literature, the project introduces immersive […] More
The Maison & Objet, a cornerstone in the sphere of interior design and creative industries since 1995, once again opened its doors from January 16 to 20, 2025, at the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center. Drawing over 67,000 attendees from more than 140 countries, this event has solidified its status as a global hub for […] More