The 10 Most Anticipated Projects of 2024
We look forward to the most anticipated projects planned to open in 2024. The selection of projects spans various scales and programs, from restoration and expansion works such as Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral Restoration, or ZHA's Navi Mumbai Airport in India, to environmentally conscious buildings such as Studio Gang's Hotel in the United States.
1. Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral Restoration
The famous Gothic monument in the center of Paris has been closed to the public since 2019, when a devastating fire engulfed its roof leading to the collapse of the 19th-century spire and the endangerment of its stone vaults. Recently, the interior cleaning of the stonework has been completed, and the reconstructed spire is nearing completion. The Cathedral is set to reopen in December 2024.
2. Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Village / Dominique Perrault
The Olympic Games represent one of the most well-known sporting events worldwide, an event that has important implications for the spatial planning and infrastructure of its hosting city. The next edition will be held in the summer of 2024 in Paris, France. Architect Dominique Perrault is in charge of the master plan and vision for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Village. Hosting a diverse program over an area of 119,000 square meters, the village is designed to become a permanent community in Paris after the closing of the games.
3. China Philharmonic Concert Hall in Beijing / MAD Architects
Designed by MAD Architects, Beijing's China Philharmonic Concert Hall is close to completion. Set to be the permanent home of the China Philharmonic Orchestra, the 26,000-square-meter building was awarded to MAD in a 2014 competition. It will establish a new hub for classical music and cultural exchange upon its scheduled completion in 2024.
4. Populus Hotel / Studio Gang
Studio Gang's Populus Hotel is set to become the first carbon-positive hotel in the United States. Scheduled to open in 2024 in Denver, Colorado, the development strives to combine innovative construction techniques and carefully chosen materials, as well as collaborate with local agricultural and forest partners to find methods to sequester more carbon than it is estimated to produce during its lifespan.
5. Beijing City Library / Snøhetta
The new Beijing Library aims to offer a new type of public space centered on learning, knowledge sharing, and open discussions, as well as celebrating the cultural richness of Beijing. Currently under construction, the library designed by Snøhetta and ECADI features a forest-like canopy that, upon completion, will house the world’s largest library reading space.
6. Zayed National Museum / Foster + Partners
The Zayed National Museum aims to become the focal point of the Saadiyat Island Cultural District. Showcasing the evolution of the UAE, the museum merges contemporary efficiency with traditional Arabic design and hospitality. To celebrate Sheikh Zayed's legacy, the museum is nestled in a landscaped garden reflecting the timeline of his life. According to the office’s website, the project is slanted for completion in 2024.
7. Navi Mumbai Airport / Zaha Hadid Architects
In 2018, Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) won the international competition to design Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), a crucial infrastructure project for India's largest city. Addressing capacity issues at the existing Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, ZHA's scope includes a new terminal building, an Air Traffic Control Tower, and related access points. According to The Times of India, the airport should be operational by December 2024.
8. Aquatic Center for Paris 2024 Olympics / VenhoevenCS and Ateliers 2/3/4/
Continuing the architectural projects planned for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, VenhoevenCS and French partner Ateliers 2/3/4/ designed a versatile aquatic sports center. Planned for multifunctional use including water polo, diving, and synchronized swimming competitions, it will be dedicated to the people of Saint-Denis after the event.
9. Queensland Performing Arts Centre / Snøhetta
In 2019, Snøhetta won the design competition for the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC). This government-funded project aims to enhance QPAC's offerings, accommodating ballet, opera, drama, and Broadway musicals in a versatile 1500-seat venue. Scheduled to open in 2024, the center will bring a dynamic and versatile cultural space to the heart of Brisbane.
10. Shopping District in Xi’an, China / Heatherwick Studio
Heatherwick Studio has designed a new shopping district in Xi’an, China, celebrating the city's ceramic heritage. Spanning 111,000 square meters, the development integrates offices, apartments, a hotel, green spaces, and social areas. Currently under construction, the development is slated for completion in 2024.
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