With Lighthouse, Eindhoven gains a new vertical marker that signals both arrival and continuity within the evolving Strijp-S district. Rising 109 metres, the tower is now the city’s tallest residential building, positioned strategically between the Klokgebouw and the Machinekamer to define the entrance to the neighbourhood. Designed by De Zwarte Hond, Lighthouse concludes the long-term […] 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
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
GOe, Gastronomy Open Ecosystem, has opened in San Sebastián as a 9,000 m² hybrid building where architecture, research, and culinary innovation operate within a single framework. Conceived by BIG, Bjarke Ingels Group, as design architects and developed with BAT Architecture as executive architects, the project was commissioned by the Basque Culinary Center following an international […] 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
The Jirčany Fire Station by Studio SOA architekti draws from the archetype of rural barns, reflected in its rectangular form and gabled roof. Located on the outskirts of Dolní Jirčany, the station establishes a visual and spatial dialogue with the elementary school across the street. This thoughtful design ensures a connection between the station’s public […] More
Construction is underway on the Shenzhen Institute of Financial Technology Tower in the bustling Futian district of Shenzhen, China. Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, the 199 meter tall, 46-story structure will house key facilities for advancing China’s fintech sector, which is projected to grow by nearly 20% annually over the next decade. The building reflects […] More
Hidden within the lush Ralsko region, the Jablonecek valley is undergoing a transformation that bridges its past with a promising future. Once a thriving agricultural community, the valley was abandoned in the 20th century, left as a quiet reminder of historical turbulence. Now, a revitalization effort led by Atelier Partero, under the guidance of landscape […] More
The school complex designed by Vallet de Martinis Architectes in Brétigny-sur-Orge, France, marks a thoughtful evolution in urban redevelopment. Located near the town’s train station as part of a broader revitalization of an agro-industrial site, the complex includes a preschool, a primary school, a shared lunchroom, and leisure facilities. Since welcoming its first residents in […] More
The Duling Educational and Cultural Centre exemplifies the impact of culturally respectful, sustainable development. Located in the picturesque Hakka village of Duling in Guigang, China, this ambitious project was led by students from the University of Hong Kong under Project Mingde. Nestled in Guangxi’s countryside, Duling is home to around 3,000 Hakka people who […] More