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Royal Diriyah Opera House, Saudi Arabia


Snøhetta has revealed the design of a new opera house to be added to the historic area of Diriyah in Saudi Arabia. The proposal strives to blend the local cultural heritage and Najdi building traditions with the contemporary requirements of an international music and performing arts venue. Scheduled to open in 2028, the Royal Diriyah Opera House anchors a wider master plan to redevelop the Diriyah area on the outskirts…

Nanhai Art Center, China


MAD Architects unveiled the design for a new cultural hub, the Nanhai Art Center, which will span over 59,000 sqm. Construction is set to begin in 2024 and is expected to be completed in 2029. The design drew inspiration from the culture of Nanhai. MAD Architects infused the design with elements that capture the spirit of Southern Guangdong – friendly, humble, inward-looking yet open and tolerant.  

Airside (Renew); The Most Sustainable Building in Hong Kong


Revealed in 2020 and completed this year as a LEED Platinum-certified mixed-use landmark. Airside weaves generous public spaces and gardens through exterior plazas and rooftop landscapes suited for urban farming, restaurants, events, and recreation. With views over Victoria Harbour and the Kai Tak River, the 177,670-square-meter project merges a 213-meter-tall tower with a second tower and its base in a continuous form.  The development officially opened in September 2023.   …

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