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National Museum of the United States Army, Virginia


The stainless steel-clad museum has been designed by American architecture firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), to educate the public about the army's role in American history. "Drawing inspiration from such iconic works of architecture as the Acropolis in Athens and the United States Military Academy at West Point, the plan exploits the site's natural topography, resting the museum on a plateau to evoke a sense of monumentality," said SOM.…

West Kowloon Terminus, Hong Kong


Construction has reached the roof level in Zaha Hadid Architect’s development above Hong Kong High-Speed Rail West Kowloon Terminus. The West Kowloon Station high-speed rail terminus is an essential gateway between Hong Kong and mainland China. Boasting a unique location within one of the world’s most dynamic city centers, the project seeks to open up new public spaces by connecting to the surrounding environment and offering civic, office, and retail…

Ayala Triangle Gardens, Philippines


Ayala Triangle Garden Tower Two is a groundbreaking mixed-use development in the Makati Central Business District of the Philippines. Two new towers rise from the corner of one of Makati’s most important public parks, bringing new green spaces, retail, dining, offices, and a hotel to the city's vibrant business district. The two towers—a 40-story office building and a 23-story luxury hotel—are slender, gently curved structures that respond to the triangular…

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