Changsha Meixihu International Culture and Art Centre (MICA), China
The new Culture & Arts Centre by Zaha Hadid Architects incorporates a contemporary art museum (MICA), a 1,800-seat theatre with supporting facilities and a multipurpose hall. Providing views of the adjacent Meixi Lake from the city and giving access to the parks, this ensemble of three separate cultural institutions creates external courtyards where pedestrian routes intersect for outdoor events and sculpture exhibitions. Designed for the widest variety of performing…
10 Recently Completed Skyscrapers in New York City
New York City has seen several skyscrapers spring up in recent years, from the bronze-and-copper Brooklyn Tower by SHoP Architects in Downtown Brooklyn to Two Manhattan West, the final tower of a sprawling mixed-use development in Midtown Manhattan. Completed in 2022 and onwards, these recent projects have shifted the city's skyline, while several other skyscrapers are currently under construction, are near completion and or have just recently been announced throughout the boroughs. The 10 skyscrapers…
888 Brickell; Dolce & Gabbana Skyscraper
Fashion brand Dolce & Gabbana has released renderings of a supertall skyscraper, created in collaboration with New York architecture practice Studio Sofield, which will be its first branded residences. Named 888 Brickell, the skyscraper will host 259 "Dolce & Gabbana-designed" residences, restaurants and bars, and amenities such as a pool deck, event space, and fitness and spa center. Located in downtown Miami, the 90-story tower will reach 320 meters and is expected to be completed…
Jiaxing Train Station by MAD Architects
MAD Architects has announced the completion of the Jiaxing Train Station, located in the historic city of Jiaxing. The original Jiaxing Train Station was built in 1907 and destroyed a few decades later. MAD Architects' design recreates the image of the 1907 station and couples it with a “floating” metal roof to accommodate the expanded facilities. The vertical use of space allows MAD’s scheme to meet the expanding passenger needs while emphasizing the connection to…
The Aquatics Centre for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games
The Aquatics Centre for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games has reached completion. VenhoevenCS and Ateliers 2/3/4 designed the Aquatics Centre to host diving and synchronized swimming competitions during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. It will also be used for the qualifying rounds for water polo and is set to be open for Paralympians to use as a training facility. The building has been developed to be multifunctional, ensuring it can be used as a neighborhood…
