Abby Kortrijk | Barozzi Veiga + Tab Architects | Kortrijk, Belgium
Grueninge Abbey in Kortrijk, Belgium, has been transformed into an exhibition space for contemporary art. The architects removed later additions and dismantled the mezzanines inside the 16th-century chapel, restoring the space’s original height and volume. The main exhibition halls are hidden underground (similar to the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour!). A new pavilion made of recycled dark brick with sloped facades, continuing the logic of the historic development, now houses a bar and restaurant.
Te Tumu (NZICC) | Warren and Mahoney + Woods Bagot + Moller Architects | Auckland, New Zealand
The largest convention center in New Zealand, covering 32,500 m². Its 2,850-seat plenary hall is positioned above 8,000 m² of exhibition space. The interior features blackened steel and silver beech, reflecting the contrasts of New Zealand’s landscape. The name Te Tumu ("foundation") was gifted to the building by a Māori tribe.
Aga Khan Academy | FCB Studios + Shatotto | Dhaka, Bangladesh
A 40,000 m² boarding school for 1,200 students set within the dense urban fabric of Dhaka. The four-story buildings are arranged around a central courtyard, inspired by traditional Bengali universities. Between them lies a network of small courtyards, walkways, and green spaces. The brick facades feature perforated patterns referencing local craftsmanship while also functioning as a passive cooling system.
Jia Art Gallery | Foster + Partners | Shanghai, China
A 5,000 m² gallery located along the Suzhou River in Shanghai’s Putuo district. The building serves as a public hub for the mixed-use Changfeng complex. Its form is inspired by flowers from the neighboring park: four "petals" rise from the base and curve into the roof. The facade, made of glass fins, provides sun shading during the day and glows at night.
La Caverne du Pont Neuf | JR | Paris, France
Street artist JR has covered Pont Neuf, the oldest bridge in Paris, with a 120-meter inflatable cave. The project is a tribute to Christo and Jeanne-Claude, who wrapped the same bridge in fabric in 1985. Eighty canvas arches with printed photographs recreate the texture of rock formations. The soundscape was created by Thomas Bangalter, formerly of Daft Punk. The project was realized without public funding. The installation opens on June 6 and will remain free to visitors 24/7 until the 28th. It is not the first draped structure featured in the magazine.
Pakenham Station | Genton | Pakenham, Australia
A station in Melbourne’s southeastern suburbs, created as part of a railway crossing removal program. Genton completely eliminated traditional facades, making the station open 360°. Its wave-shaped polymer composite canopy was transferred directly from a 3D model to fabrication — a first in railway history. A new park has been created beneath the elevated tracks in place of three former level crossings.
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Grueninge Abbey in Kortrijk, Belgium, has been transformed into an exhibition space for contemporary art. The architects removed later additions and dismantled the mezzanines inside the 16th-century chapel, restoring the space’s original height and volume. The main exhibition halls are hidden underground (similar to the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour!). A new pavilion made of recycled dark brick with sloped facades, continuing the logic of the historic development, now houses a bar and restaurant.
Te Tumu (NZICC) | Warren and Mahoney + Woods Bagot + Moller Architects | Auckland, New Zealand
The largest convention center in New Zealand, covering 32,500 m². Its 2,850-seat plenary hall is positioned above 8,000 m² of exhibition space. The interior features blackened steel and silver beech, reflecting the contrasts of New Zealand’s landscape. The name Te Tumu ("foundation") was gifted to the building by a Māori tribe.
Aga Khan Academy | FCB Studios + Shatotto | Dhaka, Bangladesh
A 40,000 m² boarding school for 1,200 students set within the dense urban fabric of Dhaka. The four-story buildings are arranged around a central courtyard, inspired by traditional Bengali universities. Between them lies a network of small courtyards, walkways, and green spaces. The brick facades feature perforated patterns referencing local craftsmanship while also functioning as a passive cooling system.
Jia Art Gallery | Foster + Partners | Shanghai, China
A 5,000 m² gallery located along the Suzhou River in Shanghai’s Putuo district. The building serves as a public hub for the mixed-use Changfeng complex. Its form is inspired by flowers from the neighboring park: four "petals" rise from the base and curve into the roof. The facade, made of glass fins, provides sun shading during the day and glows at night.
La Caverne du Pont Neuf | JR | Paris, France
Street artist JR has covered Pont Neuf, the oldest bridge in Paris, with a 120-meter inflatable cave. The project is a tribute to Christo and Jeanne-Claude, who wrapped the same bridge in fabric in 1985. Eighty canvas arches with printed photographs recreate the texture of rock formations. The soundscape was created by Thomas Bangalter, formerly of Daft Punk. The project was realized without public funding. The installation opens on June 6 and will remain free to visitors 24/7 until the 28th. It is not the first draped structure featured in the magazine.
Pakenham Station | Genton | Pakenham, Australia
A station in Melbourne’s southeastern suburbs, created as part of a railway crossing removal program. Genton completely eliminated traditional facades, making the station open 360°. Its wave-shaped polymer composite canopy was transferred directly from a 3D model to fabrication — a first in railway history. A new park has been created beneath the elevated tracks in place of three former level crossings.
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