The Most Attention-Grabbing Projects of 2016


Every year, there are the projects the slip under the radar and projects that grab headlines. For any number of reasons, be it form or function or fracas, these are the projects that stuck out from the rest—in no particular order.

Archinect's critical round-up of Snøhetta's SFMOMA addition

Working with a newly-historic, highly-distinct building like Mario Botta's SFMOMA would be a challenge for any architect. Snøhetta tried to rise to the occasion with their remodel-addition—but not everyone was pleased with the result.

Closer look: Zaha Hadid's new “floating” Port House in Antwerp

The late, great Dame Zaha Hadid is not yet done with the world of architecture. One of her most major posthumous projects landed on top of the historic Port House in Antwerp, largely to acclaim.

First glimpse of Foster + Partners and Rubio Arquitectura's Museo del Prado expansion scheme

In celebration of its 200 year anniversary, Madrid's Museo del Prado has commissioned Foster and Partners to undertake a major...

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