The article highlights 15 major architecture projects scheduled for completion in 2026, including the long-awaited Sagrada Familia in Spain, new cultural and performing arts venues in China, Togo, and the UK, innovative museums and museums extensions in the USA and China, and iconic structures like the Danjiang Bridge in Taiwan and the Lucas Museum in California.
In 2026, Los Angeles will see a series of major museum openings, including the expanded Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, and Refik Anadol’s Dataland, alongside new venues like V&A East and Crystal Bridges expansion, highlighting a significant year for cultural development and architectural innovation.
In 2026, Chicago will see significant architectural developments including the opening of the Obama Presidential Center, the completion of Google's new headquarters in the former Thompson Center, the ongoing search for a new Chicago Bears stadium site, the opening of Bally’s $1.7 billion casino, and the construction of DuSable Park, a new green space honoring Jean Baptiste Point DuSable.
A newly built Coral Gables mansion sold for $21.5 million, yielding a $4.5 million profit for the sellers, just over a year after purchase, highlighting the area's high-value real estate market and the home's distinctive architectural features.
The article highlights the top architectural and design achievements of 2025, including innovative museums, cultural centers, and public art, showcasing a blend of tradition and modernity across the globe.
Paula Cox renovated her 1940s house in Austin with the help of Clayton Korte, adding modern touches to create a home closer to her grandchildren, inspired by an architectural tour of the city.
LoongArch, a CPU architecture developed by Loongson in China, has been officially promoted to an architecture for Debian Linux and will be included in Debian 14 'Forky' expected in 2027, after successful initial package integration and build processes.
The article showcases seven houses around the world featuring highly textured, scaly-looking shingle exteriors made from various materials like wood, slate, and grass, highlighting their aesthetic appeal and functional qualities in different architectural contexts.
The article criticizes recent remodeling efforts at the White House, suggesting that they have damaged historically significant sections associated with past presidents and proposing that the structure should be rebuilt or restored to its original state.
The White House has dismissed six members of the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, an agency that advises on design plans for federal monuments and buildings, as part of a move to appoint members aligned with President Trump's 'America First' policies, with plans for new projects including a White House ballroom and a monument celebrating American independence.
The article explains how architecture and sensory cues influence our perception of spaces, making some feel haunted or eerie due to the brain's internal mapping, prediction errors, and primal survival instincts, especially in environments with decay, disorientation, or sensory deprivation.
Foster + Partners has completed 270 Park Avenue in New York, the city's largest all-electric tower powered entirely by renewable energy, designed to achieve net-zero emissions. The 60-story skyscraper features a lifted base supported by fan-shaped columns, creating open sightlines and public space, with advanced load-transfer systems to accommodate the dense subway infrastructure. The building emphasizes sustainability, health, and public engagement, with LEED Platinum and WELL certifications, and includes extensive interior work by Gensler focused on human-centered design and flexible workspaces.
A study shows that black garden ants modify their nest structures to reduce disease spread, inspiring potential human architectural strategies for epidemic control.
Diane Keaton, renowned actress, also left a legacy as a passionate house renovator and flipper, transforming nearly 50 homes with her unique, eclectic taste, and influencing property values through her distinctive style and vision.
Diane Keaton, renowned actress, also had a passion for photography, releasing several books including 'Reservations' and 'Saved: My Picture World'. She used her favorite Rolleiflex camera to capture images of American hotels, architecture, and her collage work, though she modestly considered herself an amateur. Keaton's love for images extended to collecting photography books and envisioning a public library of visual art.