Zaha Hadid Architects has been commissioned to design the Qiantang Bay Cultural District in Hangzhou, China, a large-scale civic and cultural development anchored by a new Central Water Axis along the Zhedong Canal. The project transforms former industrial areas within Hangzhou’s Xiaoshan district into a continuous green corridor, positioning landscape, culture, and public life as […] More
Set among low hills in Dun’ao Village, near Ningbo in China’s Zhejiang Province, Down in the Clouds presents a quiet yet unconventional transformation of agricultural land. Designed by Practice on Earth in collaboration with Increments Studio, the project reworks abandoned field structures into a sequence of small cultural interventions that prioritize bodily experience, lightness, and […] More
Located in the south of Iceland near Kirkjubæjarklaustur, the Skaftárstofa Visitor Center serves as a gateway to Vatnajökull National Park and the wider Skaftárhreppur district. Designed by Arkís Architects, the project approaches architecture as a continuation of the terrain rather than an object placed upon it. The building sits at Sönghóll, where landform, climate, and […] More
.lacum respira by .ket bureau is a lakeside pavilion conceived for St. Moritz, where landscape serve as an active framework shaping daily life. Set along the shores of Lake St. Moritz, the project responds to a place defined by seasonal rituals, alpine geography, and a long tradition of engaging with nature through sport, gathering, and […] More
Located in Montreal’s Peter-McGill district, Centre Sanaaq introduces a new type of cultural and civic space defined less by monumentality and more by participation. Designed through a close collaboration between Pelletier de Fontenay, Architecture49, and Atelier Zébulon Perron, the project occupies the podium of a residential development on the former site of the Montreal Children’s […] More
Lemay’s design for the new welcome pavilion at Saint Joseph’s Oratory achieves a delicate balance: it honors the site’s cultural heritage while embracing the needs of contemporary visitors. The pavilion’s luminous architecture, thoughtful material choices, and deep respect for place establish it as both a monument and an open threshold, a gateway that welcomes all […] More
Henderson Land unveiled Central Yards, an ambitious new landmark on the New Central Harbourfront, featuring Hong Kong’s inaugural private Broadway-calibre theatre. Designed by the renowned architecture firm UNS, Central Yards is envisioned as a dynamic cultural and commercial gateway, blending world-class performance spaces with forward-thinking urban development. A New Era for Hong Kong’s Performing Arts […] More
CXCC SUMMIT 58 observatory by Wutopia Lab redefines the Shanghai (China) skyline with a vision that is both poetic and radical: an iceberg, abstracted and luminous, crowns the Pacific Xintiandi T1 Tower at 250 meters. This observatory, opening October 2025, is not simply another urban viewpoint. It is a cultural manifesto, a microcosm of Shanghai’s […] More
Clayton Korte, the renowned Texas-based architecture firm, is the creative force behind the transformation of Stable Hall in San Antonio’s historic Pearl district. With a reputation for celebrating context, craft, and authenticity, Clayton Korte approached the 128-year-old Pearl Stable with a deep respect for its architectural legacy while boldly reimagining its future as a premier […] More
Espace Gabrielle Chanel, a new public library devoted to contemporary art, opens on the third floor of Shanghai’s Power Station of Art (PSA). Created with support from Chanel, the 18,000 square foot space offers a major resource for reading, research, and study, with more than 50,000 books and audio editions forming one of the largest […] More
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art continues to advance on its Los Angeles site, bringing MAD’s fluid, future-facing architectural vision into physical form. Originally conceived for Chicago, the museum’s relocation emerged in 2015 after disagreements over the intended Lakefront site. When the project shifted west, both Los Angeles and San Francisco were assessed for alignment […] More
Superimpose Architecture has unveiled The Culture Shift, a striking new civic landmark in Dongguan, China. Located at the core of the rapidly evolving Greater Bay Area, the project embodies the city’s dynamic urban transformation while offering a progressive vision for contemporary civic architecture. MIXED USE Conceived as a “terraced landscape for culture, work, and community,” […] More