Sapling at Rosby
Cameron Anderson Architects
An off-grid farm stay in Mudgee by Cameron Anderson Architects, combining rammed earth, a sculptural roof, and an art-led program to frame vineyard and valley v…
Building type
Cultural Buildings
Museums, galleries, libraries, theatres and cultural centres.
Cultural Buildings projects (79)
Stone Villa
Feldman Architecture
A multi-pavilion stone residence near Carmel that steps with a ridgeline, pairing local stone and reclaimed teak with outdoor rooms, gardens, and framed valley…
Obama Presidential Center, Chicago
Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects
A civic campus on Chicago’s South Side with a museum tower, forum building, and library around a public plaza; each is accessible from the plaza and connected b…
Ray Garden: Intertwining Nature and Architecture
Akihisa Hirata Architecture Office
The Ray Garden in Osaka is a complex of event spaces designed to reflect the natural interplay of sky, wind, water, and earth.
Reclaimed Stone Pavilion: Maida Hill
Studio Weave
A public toilet pavilion in Maida Hill, London, designed by Studio Weave, featuring reclaimed stone and integrated public realm enhancements.
The David Geffen Galleries
Peter Zumthor
Peter Zumthor's design for the LACMA David Geffen Galleries in Los Angeles redefines the museum experience with its innovative spatial concepts and materiality.
Elevating Arrival: The Getty Center's New Chapter
Gehry Partners, WHY Architecture, OLIN
The Getty Center in Los Angeles embarks on a transformative renovation, enhancing visitor experience with a new tram system, expanded landscaping, and a revital…
Prefabricated Elegance: A Pavilion in Olot
Jordi Hidalgo Tané
A prefabricated concrete pavilion in Olot harmonizes industrial techniques with residential refinement, nestled against a centuries-old cedar.
A Contemporary Ode to Historical Geometry
COSA
The Cher CCI Campus in Bourges is a masterful blend of historical homage and modern bioclimatic architecture, designed by COSA.
Sapling at Rosby
Cameron Anderson Architects
Sapling at Rosby is a contemporary farm stay in Mudgee, NSW, integrating art, architecture, and sustainability within a historic rural setting.
The Zentraldepot
Scheidt Kasprusch . Burckhardt
A state-of-the-art facility in Schwerin, uniting cultural preservation with sustainable design.
King Boat Cultural Museum: A Vessel of History and Faith
Pingtung County Government and C.M.Chao
The King Boat Cultural Museum in Donggang, Taiwan, transforms spiritual and oceanic imagery into a vessel of history and faith, linking local identity with futu…
Meteorodoma
Leopold Banchini Architects
Meteorodoma in Athens the architectural prowess of Leopold Banchini Architects, featuring 14-meter wooden beams that define its structural elegance.
Reimagining Tokushima's Cultural Nexus
Junya Ishigami
A visionary cultural hub in Tokushima, designed by Junya Ishigami, is at a crossroads, inviting public discourse on its future.
Issey Miyake Flagship
SO–IL
The Issey Miyake New York flagship by SO–IL is a transparent, flexible retail space that honors both its historic Beaux-Arts setting and the brand's innovative…
Embedded Continuity: Spaziu Davia Franceschini
A Fabrica & Cgz Architecture
A cultural facility in Corbara that seamlessly integrates with the landscape, emphasizing continuity and connection with the village's historical and geographic…
Les Roches School Theater
Álvaro Siza and Carlos Castanheira
Les Roches School Theater in Shanghai, designed by Álvaro Siza and Carlos Castanheira, is a testament to modern architectural elegance, harmonizing with its urb…
Rammed Earth Retreat: Kavillo Studios
Cameron Anderson Architects
Kavillo Studios in Mudgee, Australia, offers a luxurious off-grid retreat with a focus on materiality and landscape integration, featuring rammed earth, timber,…
Reimagining Industrial Heritage: The Museum of Furniture Studies
Cobe
The Museum of Furniture Studies transforms an old IKEA warehouse into a vibrant cultural hub, blending historic and contemporary design.
A Book Pavilion That Opens Like a Shell
LUO Studio
A dynamic pavilion in Beijing's Fountain Plaza, designed by LUO Studio, that transforms to engage the public with reading and interaction.
Unfinished House .Tbilisi
Brodsky . Brodsky
A reconstructed residence in Tbilisi, blending historical materials with modern functionality.
Casa Capitão
Miguel Marcelino
Casa Capitão in Beato, Lisbon, redefines cultural space with its exposed concrete crown and hidden terrace, fostering a unique urban connection.
MAXXI Museum Extension
LAN
The MAXXI Museum Extension in Rome by LAN redefines urban space with a multifunctional building and a linear urban park, integrating nature and artifice.
Crematorium . Evere
Souto de Moura . Campos . Mathen
A contemplative space in Evere, designed by Souto de Moura, Campos, and Mathen.