They reflect a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and the preservation of cultural heritage. As these projects take shape, they offer a glimpse into the power of architecture to redefine spaces and inspire communities.
Euro-American Innovation City / Foster + Partners
Hangzhou, China
The Euro-American Innovation City, designed by Foster + Partners, is a 346,450-square-meter mixed-use development in Hangzhou's Central Business District. Featuring two 200-meter office towers, four residential buildings, and a central public plaza, it integrates retail, a technology incubator, and shared services. It is expected to be completed in September 2025.
Museum of Migration / MAD Architects
Rotterdam, Netherlands
The FENIX Migration Museum, designed by MAD Architects, will open in 2025 in Rotterdam's Port City. Restored from a historic 1932 warehouse, the museum will explore stories of global migration through art, photography, and history. Highlights of the building include the "Tornado," a dynamic rooftop structure symbolizing migrants' journeys, and exhibits such as a labyrinth of donated suitcases and a photographic display on migration themes.
Techo International Airport / Foster + Partners
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Techo International Airport, designed by Foster + Partners, will redefine the aviation landscape in the region.
Inspired by local vernacular architecture, the terminal features streamlined piers, a 36-meter roof supported by tree-like structures, and a focus on natural light and intuitive passenger flow. With an emphasis on sustainability, the airport integrates vegetation, energy-efficient systems, and a photovoltaic farm, aiming to be one of the greenest airports in the world.
Redesign of the 30th Street Station / SOM
Philadelphia, United States
The $550 million renovation of the William H. Gray III 30th Street Station in Philadelphia, undertaken by SOM, has officially begun and is expected to be completed in 2025. This transformative project focuses on modernizing the historic 1933 Beaux-Arts station while creating a vibrant, transit-centric urban district. Key improvements include expanded pedestrian spaces, retail areas, a Metropolitan Lounge, and renovated offices for Amtrak, all designed to preserve the building's architectural legacy while improving connectivity and accessibility for millions of commuters annually.
Rice University's New Arts Building / Diller Scofidio + Renfro
Houston, United States
The Susan and Fayez Sarofim Hall, designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro at Rice University in Houston, Texas, is slated for completion in the fall of 2025. Conceived as a gateway to the campus, the 7,710-square-meter arts building will feature studios, exhibition spaces, and laboratories, all designed with a flexible and adaptable system. Paying homage to Houston’s artistic history, the structure integrates covered outdoor spaces to foster creativity and collaboration.
