The Valkhof Museum in Nijmegen reopened on June 6, 2026, following a renovation by UNS. The Dutch architecture firm first designed the building in 1995 and completed it in 1998. Nearly three decades later, the studio returned to update the museum as a cultural destination and public meeting place while preserving the central ideas of […] More
COOKFOX Architects has completed the Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music at Monmouth University, a 30,000-square-foot cultural building dedicated to American music and Bruce Springsteen’s place within that history. The Center brings exhibitions, archives, performance, education, and research into one destination, giving students, scholars, fans, and visitors direct access to music objects, public programs, and […] More
Wutopia Lab approaches The Seed as an architectural descent. Commissioned by Hongkong Land and completed on April 30, 2026, the project forms part of West Bund Central in Xuhui, Shanghai, where it sits alongside Orbit, completed in 2023. By the time Wutopia Lab joined the project, the architectural scheme had already taken shape. The main […] 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
The Smithsonian Channel aired an episode of How Did They Build That? featuring the creation of the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas. The program examined the architectural and engineering process behind the 102,000 square foot building, which opened earlier this year as a tribute to Medal of Honor recipients. Footage filmed by […] More
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
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
Zaha Hadid Architects has completed the Shenzhen Science & Technology Museum in the city’s Guangming District, marking a major addition to the region’s cultural and research infrastructure. As part of the Greater Bay Area, the largest metropolitan region globally, this new museum strengthens Shenzhen’s position as a global center for scientific research and technological development. […] More
In November, the Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve introduced a new educational space designed by architect and UTRO studio co-founder Olga Rokal. The project transforms a compact area into a multifunctional workshop, balancing hands-on activities, curated storage solutions, and rotating museum exhibits. From antique porcelain to contemporary wood carvings, the space accommodates a diverse range of displays while […] More
Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) alongside Serbia’s Bureau Cube Partners, have been entrusted with the design of the new Nikola Tesla Museum in Belgrade. The project celebrates the legacy of Nikola Tesla, a visionary inventor and engineer whose groundbreaking work in electrical engineering and wireless communication laid the foundation for modern technology. Best known for pioneering […] More