Charleroi Palais des Expositions Revamp Wins Mies van der Rohe Award 2026
The European Union Prize for Contemporary architecture 2026 has honored the transformation of the Charleroi Palais des…
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Compacted-Earth Goethe-Institut Opens in Dakar as Cultural Hub
The Goethe-Institut has opened its first purpose-built headquarters in Dakar, Senegal. The project introduces a…
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Jan Michalski Foundation in Switzerland Reinforces Literary Architecture and Global Cultural Exchange
The Jan Michalski Foundation for Writing and Literature in Montricher, Switzerland, strengthens its position as…
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Eden Gardens Stadium Expansion in Kolkata Increases Capacity to 85,000 Seats
Populous has revealed plans to expand Eden Gardens cricket stadium in Kolkata, India. The project…
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LAX Opens 150,000-Square-Foot MSC South Terminal Ahead of LA28
Los Angeles International Airport has completed the Midfield Satellite Concourse South terminal in Los Angeles….
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Qapital Tower Introduces 32-Story Mixed-Use Architecture to Quito’s Skyline
A new 32-story mixed-use tower will rise in Quito, Ecuador, opposite La Carolina Park. The…
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V&A East Museum Opens in Stratford as Landmark for London’s Olympic Legacy
V&A East Museum has opened in Stratford, East London, as part of the East Bank…
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Abogoga Cafe in Gimpo Blends Ancient Ruin Aesthetics with Modern Concrete Forms
Sosokki Anac has completed Abogoga, a riverside cafe and bakery in Gimpo, South Korea. The…
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Tennessee Performing Arts Center Unveils 307,000-Sq-Ft Cultural Hub on Nashville’s East Bank
The Tennessee Performing Arts Center has revealed plans for its new 307,000-square-foot home in Nashville,…
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US Virgin Islands Launches €1.45bn School Reconstruction After Hurricane Devastation
A joint venture has secured two design-build contracts worth €1.45bn in the US Virgin Islands….
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Seoul’s Dongjak District Gets a Timber Pavilion Arts Centre Opening in 2028
A 30-metre timber pavilion will anchor a new cultural complex in Seoul’s Dongjak District. The…
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Stainless-Steel Tower Wraps Space Shuttle at California Science Center Expansion
The Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center in Los Angeles has completed construction. The 200,000-square-foot expansion…
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Dhahran Stadium Recycles 18,000 Tonnes of Construction Waste in Saudi Arabia
A new stadium in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, diverted 18,000 tonnes of construction waste from landfills…
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Coachella 2026 Art Installations Transform California Desert With Light, Scale, and Form
The 25th Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival returns to Empire Polo Club in Indio,…
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Getty Center to Close in 2027 for $800M Renovation Reopening Before LA Olympics
The Getty Center in Los Angeles will temporarily close to the public on March 15,…
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Sydney’s First New Cathedral Precinct in a Century Takes Shape in Waitara
A major religious and civic development is underway in Sydney, Australia. The Diocese of Broken…
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Downtown Brooklyn Gets a New Public Plaza at the Heart of a Major Mixed-Use Development
Alloy Development has revealed renderings for Temple Square Plaza, a new public green space in…
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Ultra-Slim 262 Fifth Avenue Skyscraper Redefines Manhattan’s Residential Skyline
A new pencil-thin residential tower at 262 Fifth Avenue nears completion in Manhattan’s NoMad district….
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Hermès Beijing Flagship Uses Ceramic Facade to Redefine Retail Architecture
Hermès has opened its first standalone store in Beijing, located in the Sanlitun district. The…
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Poland’s New Airport Takes Shape as Budimex Wins $40M Foundation Contract
A major construction milestone is underway in Poland. Budimex, a Polish subsidiary of Ferrovial, has…
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Écosystème D: Dunkirk’s Energy-Positive Hub Redefines Renewable Innovation
A new architecture landmark in Dunkirk, France, is producing more energy than it consumes. Écosystème D transforms…
