Architecture News
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Zaha Hadid Architects Opens Songshan Lake Cultural Center
Zaha Hadid Architects opened the Songshan Lake center in Dongguan a decade after the founder's death, with flaring roofs drawn from the silk...
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Sagrada Familia Lamb of God Glows: Gaudi’s Crowning Vision
A glowing Lamb of God now crowns the Sagrada Familia at 172.5 meters. See how Gaudi's hyperboloid geometry and symbolism finally meet at...
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World Cup 2026 Iconic Buildings: A Guide to the Host Stadiums
World Cup 2026 brings the tournament to 16 host stadiums across the USA, Mexico, and Canada, with a building-by-building look at their architects...
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AIA COTE Top 10 Award 2026: 10 Sustainable Projects Setting the Standard
The American Institute of Architects has named the winners of its 2026 COTE Top Ten Award, ten buildings that pair design quality with...
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Zaha Hadid Architects Rebrand to ZHA: A New Name and a New Chapter
Zaha Hadid Architects has officially become ZHA, ten years after its founder's death. Here is what changed, why the studio dropped her name...
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Al Maktoum International Airport: Dubai’s 2032 Aviation Megaproject
Dubai's Al Maktoum International Airport has entered large-scale construction, with Phase 1 on track for 2032. Designed by Coop Himmelb(l)au, the AED128 billion...
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LOHA Founder Architect Lorcan O’Herlihy Dies at 66
Irish-born architect Lorcan O'Herlihy, founder of Los Angeles firm LOHA, has died at 66 after a battle with glioblastoma. His work redefined affordable...
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FIFA World Cup 2026 Stadiums: Best-Designed Venues Hosting the Tournament
From the Pantheon-inspired retractable roof in Atlanta to the sunken bowl of SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, the FIFA World Cup 2026 stadiums...
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