The Western Sydney International Airport terminal has reached completion, marking Australia’s first new major airport in over half a century. Located in Badgerys Creek, the terminal is conceived as both a transport hub and civic landmark — an architectural statement grounded in place and shaped for the future of aviation.

First proposed by COX Architecture and Zaha Hadid Architects through a 2019 design competition, the project has since been carried forward by a collaborative team including Woods Bagot and builder Multiplex. The resulting terminal is a culmination of technical precision, spatial generosity, and cultural responsiveness, tailored to the evolving needs of Western Sydney.

‘This is a rare opportunity to define the next generation of airport design,’ says Cristiano Ceccato of Zaha Hadid Architects. ‘It’s a terminal that expresses both international ambition and a strong sense of place.’

images © Brett Boardman, Trevor Mein

a rhythmic design by zaha hadid, woods bagot & cox

Designing the expansive roofline of the Sydney Airport terminal, Zaha Hadid Architects, Woods Bagot, and COX take cues from the low-lying Cumberland Plain, echoing the contours of the land. Its ceiling, composed of sculptural, timber-lined modules, captures shifting daylight throughout the day. The filtered light creates a rhythm of brightness and shadow, offering both orientation and calm across the large volume of the departure hall.

Glass curtain walls along the perimeter draw in the landscape and provide views outward, ensuring a continuous connection between interior and environment. These gestures help shape a civic-scale structure that feels open and grounded, rather than monumental or imposing.

Working with construction company Multiplex, COX shaped the terminal as a contemporary expression of place. ‘The way light filters through the terminal shapes how people move, orient and feel,’ David Holm of COX explains. ‘For many, this space marks their first encounter with Australia, and we wanted that experience to feel unmistakably grounded in place.’

the Western Sydney International Airport terminal is Australia’s first major airport in over 50 years

a sustainable terminal for sydney

The roof canopy over the forecourt is configured by Zaha Hadid Architects, COX, and Woods Bagot to offer shelter and shade while guiding movement into the new Sydney Airport terminal. This threshold is conceived with attention to scale and detail, with natural materials and Indigenous design references shaping a quiet sense of welcome.

Warm timbers, etched details, and interpretive artworks are integrated throughout, creating an environment that honors the region’s heritage without relying on overt displays. Public consultation with Dharug custodians and First Nations consultant Murrawin informed many of the terminal’s symbolic and spatial elements.

This embedded cultural approach complements the terminal’s focus on intuitive, egalitarian movement. Sightlines are clear, signage minimal, and transitions between zones legible without requiring effort. As passengers move through arrivals, departures, and security checkpoints, the building’s architecture does the work of orientation.

its low-slung form and sculptural ceiling draw from the contours and light of the Cumberland Plain

Led by Woods Bagot, the design and delivery phase prioritized performance and longevity. ‘The ambition was to create a terminal that functions at a global standard while maintaining a distinct local identity,’ Neil Hill of Woods Bagot notes.

The architecture supports a modular expansion strategy, allowing for future growth in stages without the need for full redesign. Passive ventilation, water recycling, and energy-efficient systems earned the terminal a five star Green Star rating. From landside approach to baggage handling, every aspect was calibrated to optimize throughput and passenger comfort.

As Western Sydney International Airport prepares for its first flights, the terminal stands ready to support 24-hour international and domestic operations. Beyond its technical and environmental credentials, the project offers a new civic identity for one of Australia’s fastest-growing regions.

filtered daylight animates the terminal’s interior and guides passenger orientation

large glass walls maintain a visual connection to the surrounding landscape

the terminal favors intuitive navigation with open sightlines and understated signage

a modular layout and 5-star Green Star rating reflect long-term flexibility and environmental priorities

the terminal brings a civic-scaled space that blends global functionality with local cultural identity

project info:

name: Western Sydney International Airport

architect: Zaha Hadid Architects, Woods Bagot, COX

location: Sydney, Australia

construction: Multiplex

photography: © Brett Boardman, Trevor Mein 

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Construction has begun on Asaan, the Misk Heritage Museum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, a new cultural institution designed by Zaha Hadid Architects. Set within At-Turaif, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the historic heart of Diriyah, the museum takes it name from Arabic word meaning ‘inheritance passed down through generations’, and in its program, centers on preserving and celebrating the Kingdom’s rich cultural heritage.

Drawing inspiration from the surrounding Najdi architecture, a vernacular tradition that has shaped the region’s mud-brick buildings for over six centuries, the museum marks Zaha Hadid Architects’ first use of adobe construction. It is formed from locally produced clay mud-bricks whose high thermal mass and insulating qualities are well-suited to the desert climate. 

all renders by Specto-Digital

marking Zaha hadid architecture’s first adobe construction

Diriyah is widely regarded as the birthplace of the Saudi Arabian state, making the new museum a symbolic addition to one of the Kingdom’s most significant heritage sites. The Asaan museum also forms part of the Diriyah Gate development masterplan that envisions a fully walkable city prioritizing water conservation, energy efficiency, wellness, and climate resilience. Within this context, the team at Zaha Hadid Architects has envisioned a low-embodied-carbon building stretching across three storeys.

Its facade is punctuated by the geometries of the old town, while within, it is organized around three shaded courtyards — a hallmark of traditional Najdi design. These courtyards serve as climatic buffers and functional anchors for the museum’s key programs: Education, Arts, and Administration. Landscaped gardens, public plazas, and rooftop promenades will also wind through, further extending the museum’s public realm, with shading devices enhancing outdoor comfort.

construction begins on Asaan, the Misk Heritage Museum in Riyadh

part of the Diriyah Gate development masterplan

Backed by the Misk Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to youth education and empowerment, the museum by Zaha Hadid Architects aims to foster deeper engagement with Saudi heritage. Interactive exhibitions, workshops, and immersive experiences will be paired with on-site conservation labs to support the preservation of archaeological artifacts. ‘Asaan’s role extends beyond preserving and displaying artifacts,’ says Khaled Al-Saqer, CEO of the museum, ‘it seeks to inspire meaningful engagement through immersive experiences that connect past, present, and future generations, strengthening pride in Saudi identity and sharing our cultural legacy with the world. Asaan will offer a wide range of interactive programs curated by leading experts. These initiatives aim to foster cultural passion, inspire creativity, and empower all members of society to engage with and celebrate our heritage.’

Zaha Hadid Architects punctuates the adobe facade by the geometries of the old town of At-Turaif

within, the museum is organized around three shaded courtyards

the Asaan museum forms part of the Diriyah Gate development masterplan that envisions a fully walkable city

project info:

name: Asaan Misk Heritage Museum

architect:  Zaha Hadid Architects | @zahahadidarchitects

location: Diriyah, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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Museums offer a singular way to experience architecture as a living record. Across the world, new cultural institutions and thoughtful transformations continue to shape how we engage with artwork, historical artifacts, and civic life. In this context, architecture becomes a means of orientation, framing memory and revealing histories. This year, major museum projects have been unveiled and completed. From subterranean expansions to open-air installations, the physical frameworks of these institutions reflect shifting curatorial values and public expectations. Some buildings stretch across city streets or rise from the forest floor, while others embed themselves carefully within existing heritage, expanding through deliberate restraint.

To celebrate International Museum Day, held on May 18th each year, designboom rounds up a selection of recently unveiled and anticipated museums. These projects move beyond the boundaries of the traditional gallery, inviting new modes of participation and perception. What emerges is a deeper consideration of structure and story — each museum offers its own response to the evolving role of architecture in public life.

The Frick Collection, New York, NY | image © Nicholas Venezia

Hungarian Natural History Museum

In Debrecen’s Great Forest, the Hungarian Natural History Museum designed by Bjarke Ingels Group with Vikár és Lukács Építész Stúdió, Museum Studio, and TYPSA rises from the ground in a trio of landscaped ribbons that weave through the trees. The mass timber structure is partially embedded into the terrain, its charred wood facade drawing material cues from the forest while supporting the ecological rhythms of the site.

Conceived as both architecture and landscape, the building folds together exhibition halls, public spaces, and research facilities in a continuous spatial flow, anchored by a central atrium and topped with native-planted green roofs. Viewed from above, the museum appears as an extension of the forest floor, its geometry clear but softened by its interaction with the natural surroundings. Passive design systems and on-site renewables help stabilize the interior climate, reinforcing a broader vision of cultural and environmental restoration.

Hungarian Natural History Museum, Debrecen, Hungary | visualization © BIG

FENIX MUSEUM OF MIGRATION

Fenix, the new museum of migration designed by MAD and led by architect Ma Yansong, has opened its doors within a transformed 1923 warehouse in Rotterdam’s Katendrecht district. The project anchors itself in a place once defined by departures, reimagining the monumental port structure as a civic space where personal histories and collective memory converge. At its core rises the Tornado, a spiraling double-helix staircase that cuts through the historic building and culminates in a rooftop observatory. This gesture of upward motion becomes a sculptural expression of passage, both physical and symbolic.

Inside, exhibitions unfold across immersive installations and contemporary artworks, interweaving photography, found objects, and oral histories to chart the human experiences of migration. At ground level, a freely accessible public plaza with food offerings and performances reflects the city’s multicultural spirit. For Ma Yansong, Fenix is at once an architectural milestone and a vessel for encounter and memory. It is an idea brought to life as visitors ascend through light, shadows, and shared stories.

Fenix Museum of Migration, Rotterdam, The Netherlands | image © designboom

Shenzhen Science & Technology Museum

In Shenzhen’s Guangming District, the newly opened Science & Technology Museum by Zaha Hadid Architects stands as a bold focal point at the edge of the city’s emerging Science Park. The spherical structure anchors the site with a deep blue stainless-steel skin that subtly shifts in color and reflects the sky. Terraces unfold to the west, connecting the building to the park and extending the experience of the galleries outdoors.

A vast central atrium serves as the spatial core, with exhibition spaces branching outward in layered, shifting planes that invite movement and exploration. The design merges civic architecture with sustainable ambition, incorporating passive ventilation, solar energy, and water recycling while using a digital twin to navigate its intricate geometry. Designed as a cultural and research hub, the museum brings together education and technology into a single fluid form.

Shenzhen Science & Technology Museum, Shenzhen, China | image courtesy Zaha Hadid Architects

the frick Collection

After nearly five years of renovation, The Frick Collection has reopened in New York with a renewed sense of architectural continuity, guided by Selldorf Architects in collaboration with Beyer Blinder Belle. The design navigates the delicate balance between preservation and intervention, with subtle alterations that honor the original 1914 Carrère and Hastings mansion while expanding its spatial and programmatic possibilities.

Key additions include the Ronald S. Lauder Exhibition Galleries, a subterranean auditorium, and public access to the residence’s second floor, where private rooms have been carefully restored. The architecture is thoughtful in tone and quiet in execution, from the oak floors to the glass-and-bronze bridge connecting the museum to the Frick Art Reference Library. With expanded facilities and newly integrated sightlines, the building deepens its role as both a cultural landmark and a site of ongoing scholarship.

The Frick Collection, New York, NY | image © Joseph Coscia Jr.

British Museum, Western Range galleries

Lina Ghotmeh—Architecture has been selected to lead the redesign of the Western Range galleries at London‘s British Museum, marking a defining chapter in the institution’s ongoing Masterplan. Known for her context-driven and materially sensitive approach, Ghotmeh proposes a reconfiguration that responds both to the museum’s architectural fabric and its layered historical collections. Her design draws from archaeological thinking, using excavation as metaphor and method, particularly in the reimagined space for the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus.

The project, slated for completion in 2026, will unfold through a multidisciplinary collaboration with specialists in conservation, engineering, and curatorial practice. As a result, the Western Range will become a renewed site of encounter — architecturally measured and intellectually charged — where history is at once preserved and reinterpreted.

Western Range galleries at the British Museum, London, England | visualization courtesy Lina Ghotmeh

Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)

As construction on the David Geffen Galleries nears completion, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art prepares for a transformative chapter shaped by Peter Zumthor’s sweeping concrete design. Elevated above LA‘s Wilshire Boulevard, the new building stretches across both sides of the thoroughfare, reorienting the museum’s campus with a fluid, sculptural presence. 

Accessed by floating stairs and elevators, the structure will offer new public spaces, shaded plazas, and the East West Bank Commons beneath the elevated galleries. Educational and cultural programs will be anchored by the W.M. Keck Education Center and the Steve Tisch Theater, while large-scale works by Mariana Castillo Deball, Sarah Rosalena, and others will be embedded across the 3.5-acre landscape. The David Geffen Galleries will open to the public for the first time in April 2026 as LACMA’s entirely new home for its permanent collection. Meanwhile, the public will be able to begin exploring multiple features of and around the new David Geffen Galleries in summer 2025 including installations of outdoor sculptures, and special preview events.

Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles, California | image via @LACMA

TEAMLAB PHENOMENA

Set to open in April 2025 within Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Cultural District, teamLab Phenomena introduces a permanent space for immersive, interactive installations that evolve in real time. Conceived by the Tokyo-based art collective and designed in collaboration with MZ Architects, the 17,000-square-meter structure is shaped around teamLab’s philosophy of environmental phenomena, where artworks emerge through changing conditions of light, air, and water. The architecture facilitates a fluid relationship between visitor, artwork, and atmosphere, transforming each encounter into a distinct sensory event. As part of Abu Dhabi’s cultural vision, the venue invites open-ended exploration across art and technology while positioning itself as a catalyst for continuous discovery.

teamLab Phenomena, Abu Dhabi, UAE | visualization courtesy © teamLab

Museo Egizio, Gallery of the Kings

At Turin’s Museo Egizio, OMA has completed the renovation of the Gallery of the Kings as part of its broader reimagining of the institution, set for completion in 2025. Working with Andrea Tabocchini Architecture, the team transformed a once shadowed interior into a luminous sequence of vaulted halls, where natural and artificial light reflect off aluminum walls to heighten the presence of monumental statuary.

The design draws on ancient Egyptian associations between light and divinity, aligning spatial experience with curatorial intent. Visitors now enter through a darkened threshold before emerging into two galleries that restore the architectural clarity of the 17th-century building and stage the statues of Karnak in a newly choreographed order. The interplay of material and history offers a renewed encounter with the museum’s core collection, shaped by light and grounded in time.

Gallery of the Kings, Museo Egizio, Turin, Italy | image © Marco Cappelletti, courtesy OMA

The Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain

During the 2025 Architecture Biennale, the Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain presents an exhibition by Jean Nouvel at the Fondazione Giorgio Cini in Venice, offering a preview of the institution’s forthcoming transformation in Paris. Following his celebrated 1994 design for the glass-and-steel building on Boulevard Raspail, Nouvel now turns to a Haussmannian structure at Place du Palais-Royal, reimagining it as a dynamic exhibition space attuned to the needs of contemporary art.

In Venice, the exhibition traces this evolution through sectional models, large-scale imagery, and kinetic design elements such as movable ceilings and adjustable platforms that reflect the adaptable nature of the new venue. The architecture is presented in dialogue with its surroundings, with views of San Giorgio Maggiore reinforcing the show’s themes of spatial and cultural continuity. As the Fondation prepares to open its new Parisian home in autumn 2025, the exhibition foregrounds architecture as a living practice shaped by decades of collaboration.

The Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain by Jean Nouvel, Venice, Italy | image © Jean Nouvel/ADAGP

Lucas Museum of Narrative Art

Los Angeles‘ Exposition Park is undergoing a significant transformation as the MAD Architects-designed Lucas Museum of Narrative Art continues to take shape. Spearheaded by filmmaker George Lucas, the curving volume is sculptural and complex as it rises from the ground in stark contrast to the traditional structures that surround it.

An important aspect of the overall masterplan is its commitment to creating a shaded, green oasis. Previously dominated by parking lots, the area will be reborn as a walkable, landscaped gathering place amongst the car-centric city. Over two-hundred new trees have already been planted on the site surrounding the museum, overseen by landscape architect Mia Lehrer, with a focus on native and drought-tolerant species. This transformation prioritizes people over cars, creating a much-needed green space for the community of South LA. The museum is set to open in 2026, with content direction led by George Lucas.

Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, Los Angeles, California | image courtesy Lucas Museum of Narrative Art

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Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) reveals Oystra, a 128,000-square-meter seafront development rising on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. Designed to echo the shifting patterns of waves over sand, the sculptural 20-story towers unfurl across a prime waterfront site, giving over 75% of its 950 residences unobstructed views of the Arabian Sea. Comprising one- to four-bedroom apartments, duplexes, penthouses, and waterfront villas, the mixed-use complex weaves together landscaped gardens, a beach club, shopping promenades, and a rooftop restaurant crowned by a 360° infinity pool.

‘Oystra’s sculptural design is inspired by the natural energies of the sea and the sky, responding to its environment with a sense of dynamism and openness,’ shares Christos Passas, director at Zaha Hadid Architects. The fluid design is the result of ZHA’s collaboration with developer Richmind, forming part of the emirate’s vision to transform Al Marjan into a world-class lifestyle destination.

all renders by Redvertex, unless stated otherwise

oystra brings sustainable coastal living to a growing emirate

With Ras Al Khaimah projected to grow its population by 55% and attract 3.5 million tourists annually by 2030, the need for residential and leisure infrastructure is soaring. Zaha Hadid Architects’ team lead designers, Patrik Schumacher and Christos Passas, directly address this with high-end coastal living infused with sustainable design strategies. The development connects to the island’s 23 kilometers of coastline and 7.8 kilometers of white sand beaches via a shaded, tree-lined promenade, walkable and wind-cooled for year-round comfort.

Oystra’s rippling balconies and terraces are also high-performance environmental devices, apart from expressive formal gestures. Each one extends the living space while filtering light and heat, optimized through digital mapping and solar simulations. Seawater-based cooling systems and thermally insulated facades further reduce energy loads, tailored to Ras Al Khaimah’s arid climate.

As a key part of the island’s transformation, Marjan CEO Abdulla Al Abdouli sees it as a landmark of Ras Al Khaimah’s rising global narrative. ‘Al Marjan has become a canvas for exceptional developments, and Oystra is a strong addition to Ras Al Khaimah’s narrative, reflecting the forward-thinking developments that align perfectly with Al Marjan Island’s ambition and vision,’ he notes.

designed to echo the shifting patterns of waves over sand

the sculptural 20-story towers unfurl across a prime waterfront site

the complex weaves together gardens, a beach club, shopping promenades, and a rooftop restaurant

over 75% of its 950 residences offer unobstructed views of the Arabian Sea

Oystra’s rippling balconies and terraces are also high-performance environmental devices | render by MIR

360° infinity pools crown the towers

project info:

name: Oystra

architect: Zaha Hadid Architects | @zahahadidarchitects

location: Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
client: Richmind | @official.richmind

ZHA project team:

design leads: Patrik Schumacher, Christos Passas

project director: Christos Passas

project associates: Mei-Ling Lin, Joao Bravo Da Costa, Eider Fernandez

project architects: Sattor Jabbor, Branko Svarcer, Kourosh Asgar Irani

project leads: Ben Kikkawa, Ekaterina Smirnova, Gaganjit Singh, Anri Gyoloyan, Nassim Eshaghi, Maria Bystrova

architectural team: Dahyun Kim, Elizabeth Konstantinidou, Shizhao Yang, Mirella Dourambei, Abdullah Ummer Farook, Ali Rais, Avneesh Rathor, Theodoros Tamvakis, Danae Mavridi, Canon Lee

ZHA competition team:

director: Christos Passas

associates: Joao Bravo Da Costa, Mei-Ling Lin

project architects: Ben Kikkawa, Maria Bystrova

project leads: Dieter Matuschke, Akis Polykandriotis, Anri Gyoloyan, Avneesh Rathor

architectural team: Abdullah Ummer Farook, Ali Rais, Dahyun Kim, Shizhao Yang, Mirella Dourambei, Theodoros Tamvakis, Gaganjit Singh

BIM: David Fogliano, Michael O’Reilly, Muaz Masri

environment & sustainability: Carlos Bausa, Bahaa Alnassrallah, Shibani Choudhury, Aleksander Mastalski, Aditya Ambare, Disha Shetty, Abhilash Menon, Jing Xu

consultants:

executive architect: Dewan Architects and Engineers, Dubai

facade engineering: Koltay Facades

m&e engineering: Samadhin Associates

transport consultant: RMC, Dubai

fire engineer: SHE, Dubai

landscape: Cracknell Landscapes

lighting design: FPOV

interior design: HBA, London

signage & wayfinding: TDC

waste management: Climatize, Dubai

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The Shenzhen Science & Technology Museum opens within the Guangming District as a new major cultural and civic institution that highlights the scientific achievements, cutting-edge research, and innovation shaping the future. Situated at the southeastern edge of the city’s new Science Park, the Zaha Hadid Architects-designed museum is conceived as an architectural anchor for the district.

A solid, spherical form facing the city defines its urban presence, while to the west, the building opens outward into a series of undulating terraces overlooking the park. It is wrapped in a dual-colored stainless-steel skin — the first large-scale application of INCO technology in China — which features a subtle gradient from deep blue to gray, evoking the movement of celestial bodies. The platforms that extend outward from it continue the interior galleries and provide public outdoor spaces, reinforcing the museum’s civic dimension and integrating it into the surrounding landscape.

all images courtesy of Zaha Hadid Architects

zaha hadid architects creates a space for research and learning

Spanning more than 128,000 square meters, the Shenzhen Science & Technology Museum houses 35,000 square meters of permanent and temporary galleries, 6,000 square meters of immersive theaters and cinemas, and 5,400 square meters of research labs, educational facilities, and an innovation center. Visitor amenities, workshops, and storage complete the program, making the museum a hub for research, learning, and collaboration.

Zaha Hadid Architects places a grand central atrium at the heart of the museum, from which galleries extend from the floor and walls or appear suspended overhead. This central void organizes the visitor experience, with visual connections and material contrasts that guide movement through the museum’s interconnected spaces. A large, glazed wall facing the park invites ample natural light deep into the atrium and dissolves the line between the exhibition space and the surrounding landscape.

Shenzhen Science & Technology Museum opens

Beyond its visual impact of creating a new node in the city, the museum’s facade integrates passive strategies for environmental performance: a ventilated cavity between the facade and external walls reduces heat gain, while rooftop photovoltaics contribute to on-site energy generation.

Zaha Hadid Architects also embeds sustainable measures throughout the Shenzhen Science & Technology Museum, which is targeting China’s top three-star green building rating, with projected annual energy consumption and electricity demand significantly. A grey-water recycling system and rainwater collection infrastructure are designed to cut overall water use, and nearly 390,000 tonnes of recyclable materials were specified during construction. The project also leveraged a sophisticated digital twin process, integrating BIM and 3D scanning to manage the complex geometries and maintain precision across all phases of construction.

the Zaha Hadid Architects-designed museum is conceived as an architectural anchor for the district

the building opens outward into a series of undulating terraces overlooking the park

wrapped in a dual-colored stainless-steel skin

a subtle gradient from deep blue to gray evokes the movement of celestial bodies

the institution highlights the scientific achievements, cutting-edge research, and innovation shaping the future

the Shenzhen Science & Technology Museum houses 35,000 square meters of permanent and temporary galleries

a grand central atrium at the heart of the museum organizes the visitor experience

visitor amenities, workshops, and storage complete the program

Zaha Hadid Architecture’s signature curves wind through

hosting immersive theaters, cinemas, research labs, educational facilities, and an innovation center

the museum’s facade integrates passive strategies for environmental performance

a solid, spherical form facing the city defines its urban presence

project info:

name: Shenzhen Science & Technology Museum

architect: Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) | @zahahadidarchitects

location: Shenzhen, China 

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In Guangzhou’s Nansha District, Zaha Hadid Architects is playing the long game in city-making. With its monumental Greater Bay Area Sports Centre, the team is practically writing the rulebook for the future of athletic infrastructure in China’s fastest-growing region.

The sweeping complex is nearing completion to become a hub within what is projected to become the world’s largest urban agglomeration by 2030. Sited at the southern edge of the city on the western bank of the Pearl River, the sports center is a civic catalyst, setting the tone for a new business, residential, and cultural district in the ever-expanding Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau conurbation.

While the main structures topped out in early 2024 and facade work wrapped in February 2025, the project is on track for a June handover — just in time for the China National Games in November. 

construction photography © Liang Xue

Performance meets Climate Responsiveness

Zaha Hadid Architects designs its Greater Bay Area Sports Centre for more than just elite-level spectacle. While the project’s facilities meet Olympic-grade standards, the architects also prioritize accessibility for local schools, sports clubs, and the general public. With direct connections to Line 18 of the Guangzhou Metro and the new Shenzhen-Zhongshan Bridge, the center will function as a regional gathering place — one that fluidly serves casual athletes, aspiring professionals, and international audiences alike.

The project deftly integrates form, function, and climate strategy. Its open-air training grounds are tailored to Nansha’s mild winters, supporting year-round use for athletes at every level. The 70-hectare park surrounding the complex doubles as flood infrastructure, with newly introduced wetlands managing seasonal surges from the Pearl River while offering lush recreational space for the city’s residents.

construction photography © Liang Xue

zaha hadid architects’ Trio of World-Class Venues

Zaha Hadid Architects’ Greater Bay Area Sports Centre comprises a 60,000-seat stadium, a 20,000-seat multipurpose indoor arena, and a 4,000-seat aquatics center — each purpose-built for flexibility. Together, they can accommodate everything from track meets and basketball championships to diving competitions and concerts. Athletic housing and expansive outdoor facilities further support long-term sports development programs aimed at nurturing the region’s next generation of champions.

Taking cues from its cultural and climatic context, the building forms echo the tapered hulls of traditional sailing vessels that once ruled the Pearl River’s global trade routes. At the same time, the design references Lingnan architectural principles — especially shaded, breezy corridors that combat the subtropical heat with passive cooling strategies. It’s high-tech but deeply rooted in place.

construction photography © Liang Xue

A layered stadium roof is inspired by pleated silk fans, a nod to traditional Chinese craftsmanship. These overlapping elements protect spectators from rain and sun while allowing heat to vent naturally. The team describes this visual effect as an architectural gesture that is both poetic and performance-driven. A rhythmic system of vertical louvres contour each building’s fluid profile. These louvres, designed with the aid of advanced 3D modeling, serve to both enhance the center’s visual identity, mitigate solar heat gain, and channel prevailing winds into the structures — ensuring that the design performs as elegantly as it looks.

construction photography © Liang Xue

visualization © Atchain

visualization © Proloog

visualization © Plomp

visualization © negativ

project info:

name: The Greater Bay Area Sports Centre

architect: Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) | @zahahadidarchitects

location: Nansha, China

construction photography date: March 2025

design: Patrik Schumacher
ZHA project directors: Lei Zheng, Nils Fischer
ZHA project associates: Jinqi Huang, Vishu Bhooshan, Jakub Klaska
ZHA project architect: Hung-da Chien
ZHA project team: Teodor Andonov, Shajay Bhooshan, Taizhong Chen, Heba Eiz, Vegard Elseth, Matthew Gabe, Sonia Magdziarz, Ling Mao, Keerti Manney, Xin Swift, Ke Yang, Chris Whiteside, Svenja Siever, Tul Srisompun
ZHA competition team: Luca Bacilieri, Niran Buyukkoz, Junfei Chen, Nils Fischer, Matthew Gabe, Jakub Klask , Han Hsun Hsieh, Jingwen Yang, Paul Joseph, Shuaiwei Li, Juan Liu, Sonia Magdziarz, Yuling Ma, Satoshi Ohashi, Michael On, Xin Swift, Ceren Tekin, Ke Yang, Bo Zhang, Chu Zhou, Lei Zheng
competition sports consultant: Clive John Lewis
competition consortium member: Guangzhou Architectural Design & Research Institute

consultants
executive architect: Guangzhou Architectural Design & Research Institute (GDAD), China Southwest Architectural Design and Research Institute (CSWADI)
structural engineers: GDAD, CSWADI
general contractor: China Construction Eighth Engineering Division & China Construction Third Engineering Division
facade engineering: RFR(Rice Francis Ritchie sarl) Engineers, GDAD, CSWADI
M&E engineering: GDAD, CSWADI
landscape consultant: AECOM
lighting design: Lichtvision Design & Tsinghua Urban Planning and Design Institute (THUPDI)
site supervision: Guangzhou Runhe Consulting, Guangzhou Pearl River Supervision and Consulting Group, Guangzhou Construction Engineering Supervision Co.

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Zaha Hadid Architects has unveiled Cityzen Tower, an ambitious mixed-use development in Georgia’s capital, Tbilisi. Located at the intersection of Mikheil Tamarashvili and University streets, the tower will comprise residential apartments, commercial spaces, and leisure amenities. Cityzen Tower is designed to rise on the site of the former military headquarters of Soviet forces in central and south Caucasus. Positioned within the evolving Cityzen community in Tbilisi’s Saburtalo district, the project benefits from proximity to the city’s Line 2 metro system, major universities, commercial hubs, and emerging residential developments. Marking ZHA’s first project in Georgia, Cityzen Tower is scheduled for completion in 2028.

visualizations © Negativ

CityZen’s vision for urban connectivity in tbilisi

The design team at Zaha Hadid Architects envisions the Cityzen Tower as a new civic hub in western Tbilisi, Georgia, to accommodate the city’s growing population. The masterplan features interconnected pedestrian pathways, public plazas, and lush gardens, spanning 23,000 square meters of outdoor spaces to encourage recreation and community engagement. Cityzen is strategically positioned adjacent to Tbilisi’s expansive 36-hectare Central Park. Retaining 250 mature trees from the existing site, the development embraces green urbanism, offering residents direct access to botanical gardens, woodlands, and sports facilities.

ZHA’s Cityzen Tower is set to be a new mixed-use development in Tbilisi, Georgia

cascading terraces inspired by georgia’s landscape

The design of Cityzen Tower by Zaha Hadid Architects reflects Tbilisi’s rolling hills and meandering river valleys. The tower serves as an architectural bridge between urban life and nature, featuring cascading landscaped terraces that extend into Central Park, creating inviting outdoor spaces for cafes, restaurants, and communal activities. As Cityzen Tower ascends, the terraces evolve into social spaces for the office floors, while the upper residential levels offer private balconies with sweeping views of the city and park. The tower’s design transitions from an expansive communal base to a refined, diamond-shaped residential footprint, ensuring optimal natural light and panoramic vistas for every apartment.

the project offers 23,000 square meters of landscaped outdoor spaces to the city

Zaha Hadid’s Cityzen Tower prioritizes environmental performance, with extensive solar and wind analysis shaping its 42-story form. The structure optimizes natural ventilation, while extended balconies and external louvres reduce heat gain in summer and enhance passive solar heating in winter, cutting overall energy consumption. Cityzen Tower continues Tbilisi’s tradition of expertise in concrete construction. Targeting LEED Gold certification, the development emphasizes locally recycled materials and a sustainable procurement strategy. Rainwater collection and reuse will be implemented through an on-site reservoir, while native vegetation requiring minimal irrigation will be used throughout the complex.

cascading terraces connect with the park and provide outdoor spaces for cafes and restaurants

Cityzen Tower’s design is inspired by Tbilisi’s rolling hills and river valleys

project info:

name: Cityzen Tower

architect: Zaha Hadid Architects | @zahahadidarchitects

location: Tbilisi, Georgia

client: Cityzen

completion: expected 2028

visualizations: © Negativ | @negativ_va 

design: Patrik Schumacher
ZHA project director: Manuela Gatto
ZHA project associate: Yevgeniya Pozigun
ZHA project architects: Takehiko Iseki, Massimo Napoleoni
ZHA project leads: Armando Bussey (Design), Bowen Miao (Facade), Maria Avrami (BIM),
ZHA technical coordination: Kutbuddin Nadiadi
ZHA project team: Alicia Hidalgo Lopez, Armando Bussey, Besan Abudayah, Bowen Miao, Catherine McCann, Charles Walker, Ignacio Fernandez De Castro, Jessica Wang, Jose Pareja Gomez, Kutbuddin Nadiadi, Laizhen Wu, Manuela Gatto, Maria Avrami, Massimo Napoleoni, Panos Ioakim, Takehiko Iseki, Thomas Bagnoli, Yevgeniya Pozigun
ZHA analytics & insights team: Uli Blum, Danial Haziq
ZHA sustainability team: Aleksander Mastalski, Aditya Ambare, Carlos Bausa Martinez, Shibani Choudhury, Disha Shetty

local architect: Artstudio Project
structural engineers: Capiteli
facade engineering: FMT Facade Consultants
MEP: Zerone
landscape consultant: Artstudio Project
animation: Render.ge
LEED consultant: Sustainable Engineering Ltd

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Reconnecting the fragmented urban fabric of Naples is the primary objective of Zaha Hadid Architects’ (ZHA) Napoli Porta Est masterplan proposal, named winner of the design competition. Encouraging the sustainable and resilient urban transformation of the derelict industrial zone in the Italian city, the masterplan introduces infrastructure capable of adaptation, as well as the creation of a new urban park and the reclamation of the disused railway yards for public use.

Additionally, the new Campania Region Headquarters is a defining architectural element within the Napoli Porta Est masterplan. Conceived as an accessible civic hub, the towers combine high-energy performance with bioclimatic strategies. Their compact form optimizes energy efficiency, with a dynamic facade system mitigating solar heat gain and maximizing natural light. North-facing openings allow natural light to permeate the buildings without excessive glare, reducing reliance on artificial lighting. Passive cooling, green roofs, and a hybrid concrete–steel construction system allow the project to meet its sustainability goals.

images courtesy of Zaha Hadid Architects

expansive urban park to reconnect naples with nature

The eastern edge of Naples has long suffered from physical and psychological barriers stemming from its abandoned railway yards and disused industrial sites. Isolated and considered unsafe, the inadequate public spaces of the district hinder mobility and social interaction. Through the architects’ team vision, the former maintenance railyard on the eastern edge of Naples and its industrial zone is undergoing one of Europe’s largest urban regeneration projects, spanning 15 hectares—comparable in scale to London’s King’s Cross development.

Central to the Napoli Porta Est masterplan is to multiply green spaces that reconnect the city with nature. Zaha Hadid Architects, in collaboration with the American landscape architect Martha Schwartz, turns over 10 hectares into an expansive urban park featuring native trees and biodiverse landscapes. The plan also proposes pedestrian-friendly environments, with shaded walkways and plazas extending from Porta Nolana to the new park and transport hubs.

reconnecting the city’s fragmented urban fabric is the primary objective of the masterplan

enhancing accessibility and walkabilitY of the city

Napoli Porta Est masterplan reclaims over 30 hectares of derelict land, including the former Manifattura Tabacchi factory and other neglected buildings in the Feltrinelli industrial zone, to create vibrant civic spaces. Additionally, the winning proposal sets the foundation for future redevelopment, aiming for the transformation of over 100 hectares of obsolete industrial land, such as the Q8 oil depot, into a new city quarter rich in public amenities. 

A key aspect of the project is resolving the severe traffic congestion that the area’s residents face daily. By redesigning one of Naples’ primary interchanges, which serves as a gateway to the national transport network, the project makes multi-modal connectivity between the Centro Direzionale, Napoli Centrale Station, and the surrounding districts easier. The addition of a new regional rail station and pedestrian infrastructure, including an elevated walkway linking to the Centro Direzionale, improves accessibility and walkability.

the site was abandoned and derelict for decades

introducing photovoltaic and recycled water system strategies

Zaha Hadid Architects incorporates cutting-edge climate resilience strategies, taking into consideration Naples’ commitment to sustainable urban development. A pedestrianized neighborhood concept strengthens local connectivity, reducing car dependency. The public spaces integrate ‘sponge city’ principles, absorbing stormwater to mitigate flooding and urban heat island effects. A 7,000-square-meter photovoltaic system powers essential infrastructure, while recycled water systems decrease potable water consumption by 60%. Geothermal energy supplements heating and cooling needs, aligning the project with LEED Platinum and Class A NZEB standards.

the new Campania Region Headquarters is a defining architectural element within the masterplan

north-facing openings enhance daylighting without excessive glare

green roofs, and a hybrid concrete–steel construction system allow the project to meet its sustainability goals

the towers balance high energy performance with bioclimatic strategies

project info:

name: Napoli Porta Est Masterplan

architect: Zaha Hadid Architects | @zahahadidarchitects

location: Naples, Italy

masterplanning: Zaha Hadid Architects 

responsible director: Michele Pasca di Magliano

director (rail & TOD): Filippo Innocenti

design director: Maria Tsironi

project associates: Andrea Balducci Caste, Cristina Barrios Cabrera, Domenico Di Francesco, Torsten Broeder, Vincenzo Barilari

design team: Bechara Malkoun, Cemre Demirci, Cherry Lee, Ghanem Younes, Hanadi Izzuddin, Haoyue Zhang, HyunJin Kim, Irfan Bhakrani, Martina Rosati, Olivia Dolan, Sera Su Abac, Yaseen Bhatti, Jing Xu

workplace analytics: Uli Blum, Lorena Espaillat Bencosme, Danial Haziq Hamdan, Christoph Geiger

sustainability: Abhilash Menon, Aditya Ambare, Bahaa Alnassrallah, Disha Shett

acquisitions: Marcella Fedele

local architect: Barracco Smith

structural and civil engineering: Interpogetti SRL

M&E engineering: Macchiaroli & Partners

landscape design: Martha Schwartz Partners

artist and lighting design: Jason Bruges Studio

cost consultant: BC Consulting

traffic and urban mobility: MiC-HUB

safety in construction: Gianni Artuso

archeologo: Viviana Mancusi

economista: Prof. Massimo Marrelli

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Construction of Reggio Calabria’s upcoming Centre of Mediterranean Culture is officially underway, its monumental architecture envisioned by Zaha Hadid Architects as a museum and cultural gathering space for the southern Italian region. As Reggio Calabria’s Mayor, Giuseppe Falcomatà, and ZHA director Filippo Innocenti lay the foundation stone, the moment marks a significant milestone in the project, which promises to transform the city’s cultural landscape.

ZHA has designed the ambitious building to be located in the historically strategic city of Reggio Calabria, which sits on the Strait of Messina in southern Italy. The city has long served as a gateway between the eastern and western Mediterranean, connecting the Italian mainland with Sicily and standing at the crossroads of trade routes and marine ecosystems.

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A Multifunctional Cultural Hub by zaha hadid architects

Zaha Hadid Architects’ new center will highlight Calabria’s rich cultural heritage, which has been shaped by maritime civilizations for centuries. The architects have designed the Centre of Mediterranean Culture to complement the city’s existing archaeological and art museums by exploring the deep relationship between Calabria and the Mediterranean Sea. This way, the project ensures that both the region’s history and future are showcased in a modern, dynamic setting.

The new Centre of Mediterranean Culture is part of a broader redevelopment of Reggio Calabria’s waterfront, an area that has experienced environmental degradation over time. Zaha Hadid Architects’ design integrates the center into the Reggium Waterfront, creating a coastal urban park and extended promenade that enhances access to the shoreline and offers breathtaking views of the Strait of Messina and Sicily.

Zaha Hadid Architects has begun construction on the Centre of Mediterranean Culture in Reggio Calabria

interior Spaces Reflect Calabria’s Marine Life

Zaha Hadid Architects envisions the Centre of Mediterranean Culture as a major civic and cultural gathering space for Reggio Calabria. The design reconnects the working port to the city, making it an integral part of the public realm. It will host various events, exhibitions, and forums, all while showcasing the relationship between humanity and the sea from a local, Calabrian perspective.

At 24,000 square meters, ZHA’s center will be a significant addition to Calabria’s cultural infrastructure. Zaha Hadid Architects’ design includes permanent and temporary exhibition galleries, an aquarium, multifunctional conference facilities, an auditorium, and educational spaces for local schools. It will also feature leisure amenities such as a bookshop and restaurant, enhancing the visitor experience.

Interiors are influenced by Calabria’s marine environment, reflecting the region’s biodiversity. Zaha Hadid Architects incorporates colors and forms inspired by marine life, especially in the auditorium, where coral hues evoke the vitality of the Mediterranean Sea. The aquarium’s fluid interior spaces create an immersive experience that brings Calabria’s rich marine ecosystem to life.

the center is located along the Strait of Messina, an historic gateway between the Mediterranean and Sicily

The architects make use of advanced computer simulation modeling to determine the building’s architectural composition, which balances public courtyards and architectural volumes. This way, the architecture will shelter visitors from the intense sunlight and prevailing winds characteristic of Calabria’s climate. Each courtyard offers views of the port, city, or a panoramic terrace overlooking the Strait of Messina.

Zaha Hadid Architects incorporates sustainability strategies that respond to Calabria’s climate and environmental conditions. The center’s design mitigates summer heat and wind through its architectural composition, while a 90% opaque facade with marine-grade anodized aluminum panels minimizes solar heat gain and cooling demand. These panels, sourced locally, reduce energy consumption and maintenance, aligning with long-term sustainability goals.

The team’s commitment to sustainability extends to the surrounding landscape, which will feature a Mediterranean maquis with sixty native plant varieties. This landscape design will enhance local biodiversity while minimizing water usage, with rainwater captured on-site to support irrigation and building requirements, demonstrating a holistic approach to resource management.

the project is part of the broader Reggium Waterfront redevelopment to restore the coastline

it will explore Calabria’s cultural relationship with the sea and complement the city’s museums

interiors are influenced by Calabria’s marine environment, reflecting the region’s biodiversity

the architecture mitigates summer heat and wind through its composition

the design includes exhibition galleries, an aquarium, an auditorium, and educational spaces

project info:

name: Centre for Mediterranean Culture

architect: Zaha Hadid Architects | @zahahadidarchitects

location: Reggio Calabria, Italy

visualizations: © NightNurse | @nightnurseimages

project design: Zaha Hadid, Patrik Schumacher
ZHA project director: Filippo Innocenti
ZHA project architect: Domenico di Francesco
ZHA project associates: Andrea Balducci Caste, Marco Guardincerri

ZHA project leads:

BIM manager: David Fogliano

facade, landscape: Marco Guardincerri

interiors: Andrea Balducci Caste, Zsuzsanna Barát

MEP+structural coordination: Andrea Balducci Caste

ZHA project team: Abdel Chehab, Anja Simons, Davide Del Giudice, Gabriele di Giovanni, Hangyul Jeong, Luciano Letteriello, Mario Mattia, Michele Salvi, Marina Martinez, Roberto Vangeli, Stefano Rocchetti, Serena Pietrantoni, Vincenzo Barillari
ZHA interior architecture project architects: Bidisha Sinha, Kar Hwa Ho
ZHA interior architecture project associate: Roberta Sartori
ZHA interior architecture team: Aysu Aysoy, Andy Lin, Caleb Baldwin, Sonia Renehan
ZHA sustainability team lead: Carlos Bausa Martinez
ZHA sustainability team: Aleksander Mastalski, Aditya Ambare, Bahaa Alnassrallah, Disha Setty
ZHA CODE team: Tommaso Casucci, Efthymia Douroudi, Henry David Louth, Vishu Bhooshan,
Shajay Bhooshan
ZHA competition project director: Filippo Innocenti
ZHA competition team: Michele Salvi, Roberto Vangeli, Andrea Balducci Caste, Luciano Letteriello, Fabio Forconi, Giuseppe Morando, Johannes Weikert, Deepli Zachariah, Gonzalo Carbajo

consultants:
local architect: Artuso Architetti Associati
structural engineers: Interprogetti
general contractor: COBAR spa
environmental consultant: Biagio Cillo
facade engineering: Faces Engineering
M&E engineering, MEP, fire engineer, competition fire engineers: Macchiaroli & partners

quantity surveyor, cost consultants, maintenance planning, site safety management: Building Consulting

acoustic consultant: Roberto Candela
auditorium stagecraft, multimedia design, auditorium acoustic consultant: Biobyte
museum planning consultants: Lord
aquarium specialist: Costa Edutainment Spa
maritime infrastructure: INGER
agronomist consultant: Rosario Previtera
competition structural engineers: AKT
competition M&E: Max Fordham

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Zaha Hadid Architects celebrates the inauguration of its Capital International Exhibition & Convention Centre (CIECC) in Beijing, significantly expanding the city’s existing exhibition infrastructure to over 611,000 square meters. The new venue, recognized by its copper-colored facade, includes nine exhibition halls, three reception halls, a conference center accommodating 9,000 visitors, and a 410-room hotel.

The ambitious project is strategically located in the Chinese city’s Shunyi District, adjacent to Capital International Airport and accessible via Line 15 of the Beijing Subway. The venue is organized along a central north-south axis that links the nine exhibition halls, ensuring clear navigation, operational efficiency, and a central courtyard for outdoor events and landscaped gathering spaces. See designboom’s previous coverage here!

images © Virgile Simon Bertrand

a lightweight, modular structure by zaha hadid architects

Shaped by Zaha Hadid Architects as a series of ‘ribbons’ weaving through the site in Beijing, CIECC features elevated bridges connecting the exhibition halls, conference center, and hotel, allowing fluid indoor circulation between event spaces. To optimize movement, the site incorporates distinct routes for people, goods, and vehicles, enhancing adaptability and minimizing disruptions for concurrent events.

The architects design a composite roof system with symmetric geometries, creating an insulated, lightweight, large-span structure that allows for column-free spaces. This modular approach reduced construction time, investment, and operational costs while maintaining flexibility for varied exhibition needs.

Zaha Hadid Architects designed the CIECC to expand Beijing’s exhibition infrastructure

Sustainable and Smart Building Systems

Achieving the highest certification under China’s Green Building Program, the CIECC integrates smart management systems, hybrid ventilation, and high-efficiency HVAC equipment to optimize indoor air quality and energy use. The center also incorporates rainwater collection, greywater recycling, and photovoltaic panels for on-site energy generation, reducing reliance on municipal resources.

The CIECC by Zaha Hadid Architects presents a fluid architectural form with a pleated, deep copper-colored facade and large recessed windows, balancing its industrial scale with refined materiality. This design approach ensures the center’s monumental presence while maintaining a visually engaging and functional environment. With its advanced facilities and sustainable design, the project positions Beijing as a major destination for international conventions and industry expos, supporting the city’s growing role as a global hub for commerce, culture, and technology.

the venue includes nine exhibition halls, three reception halls, a conference center, and a hotel

a central north-south axis connects the exhibition halls

located in Shunyi District, the CIECC is accessible via Line 15 of the Beijing subway

elevated bridges link the halls, conference center, and hotel for fluid indoor circulation

the deep, copper-colored facade with recessed windows balances industrial scale with refined materiality

the CIECC features a modular roof system for adaptable, column-free exhibition spaces

project info:

name: Capital International Exhibition & Convention Centre (CIECC)

architect: Zaha Hadid Architects | @zahahadidarchitects

location: Beijing, China

previous coverage: February 2021

photography: © Virgile Simon Bertrand | @virgilebertrand_hk_photo

design: Patrik Schumacher
ZHA project directors: Satoshi Ohashi, Paulo Flores
ZHA project associates: Di Ding, Martin Pfleger, Clara Martins
ZHA project leads: Leo Alves, I-Chun Lin, Eduardo Camarena, Juan Montiel
ZHA site team: Di Ding, I-Chun Lin
ZHA project team: Satoshi Ohashi, Paulo Flores, Yang Jingwen, Di Ding, Cristiano Ceccato, Martin Pfleger, Clara Martins, Leo Alves, I-Chun Lin, Eduardo Camarena, Juan Montiel, Yihui Wu, Cristina Barrios Cabrera, Chen Lian, Dilara Yurttas, Felix Amiss, Gaoqi Lou, Hao Yang, Haotian Man, Huiyuan Li, Shuaiwei Li, John Kanakas, Kate Hunter, Nessma Al Ghoussein, Qiren Lu, Thomas Bagnoli, Meysam Ehsanian, Yushan Chen, Zhe Zhong, Xinying Zhang

ZHA competition project directors: Satoshi Ohashi, Paulo Flores
ZHA competition associates: Yang Jingwen, Michail Desyllas
ZHA competition project architect: Di Ding
ZHA competition team: Satoshi Ohashi, Paulo Flores, Yang Jingwen, Di Ding, Michail Desyllas, Eduardo Camarena, Enoch Kolo, Che-Hung Chien, Felix Amiss, Genci Sulo, I-Chun Lin, Jiaxing Lu, Juan Liu, Mariana Custodio dos Santos, Meng Zhao, Michael On, Nastasja Mitrovic, Nicolas Tornero, Ying Xia, Zheng Xu

executive architect: Beijing Institute of Architectural Design
local architect: Beijing Institute of Architectural Design, Beijing BIAD Decoration
engineering and design CO., LTD (Conference Center Interior), Beijing E.Scene Art Design Co. LTD (Exhibition Interior), Cheng Chung Design (Hotel Interior)

structural engineers: Beijing Institute of Architectural Design
general contractor: China Construction Second Engineering Bureau LTD. and Beijing Construction Engineering Group
facade engineering: China Academy of Building Research
MEP: Beijing Institute of Architectural Design
transport consultant: Parking Management Organisation (Shanghai)
fire engineer: Tianjin Taida Fire Science and Technology LTD.
landscape consultant: Ecoland
lighting design: Toryo International Lighting Design Center
site supervision: RFR,CCAT
urban planning: AECOM

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