Architecture 2025: Cultural buildings
Visionary Lighthouse – Kuwait Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka
LAVA’s design for the Kuwait Pavilion at Expo Osaka 2025 is a tactile embodiment of Kuwait’s ‘Vision 2035’ - a future grounded in collaboration, warmth, and openness. The pavilion’s form reflects Kuwait’s coastal desert landscape, trade history, and renowned hospitality, culminating in a wing-shaped roof that symbolizes the nation’s
Wa! Germany – German Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka
LAVA’s German Pavilion for Expo 2025 Osaka pioneers regenerative architecture through cutting-edge design, material innovation, and circularity. Built as a closed-loop system, it showcases modular adaptability and material intelligence, combining cylindrical glulam structures with steel, rammed earth, bamboo, and mycelium. Each material is carefully selected for its low environmental
SEOUL ROBOT AI MUSEUM
MAA–Melike Altınışık Architects' international competition-winning project, the Seoul Robot & AI Museum (RAIM), emerges as a pioneering cultural landmark that will serve as a hub for the Fourth Industrial Revolution in the northeastern part of Seoul. Realized in collaboration with WITHWORKS Architects & Engineers between 2019 and 2024, the
Refurbishment of the Jirasek Theatre in Česká Lípa
The theatre, located in a region known for glass manufacturing, has a rich history dating back to the 14th century. The building underwent extensive renovation work that not only relocated the main entrance but also completely transformed the internal layout. The new entrance and café have revitalized the town's
Dorobanți Chapel
The project, located in the churchyard, aims to create a community space - a public area with diverse functions. The building is positioned on the property boundary and is set back by two concavities, designed to protect the existing trees, while also aligning with the surrounding context. In terms
Ippatsu
Ippatsu is a gallery that combines a traditional Japanese teahouse with a contemporary art space. It is located in Takebe town, a 50-minute drive from central Okayama City. As one travels to Takebe, the landscape reveals traces of old Japan, preserving its historical charm. The building, originally the main
Matang Tribal Gathering Place
For 74 years, the Matang Tribe (Amis people) in Taiwan lacked a dedicated gathering place, relying on rented venues during festivals - an arrangement that hindered cultural development. To address this, the Taitung County Government initiated the construction of a space that reflects Amis culture. The building incorporates red,
FRAU* schafft Raum – WOMAN* creates space
In the heart of Vienna, a small tobacco shop - once a beloved neighborhood meeting point - has been transformed into a powerful monument against violence toward women. The design tells a layered story. Socially, it sparks dialogue on women’s rights. Historically, it preserves the original façade. Symbolically, the
Kinetický pavilon na zámku Radíč
This project explores the kinetic magic of structures, brought to life through an opportunity at Radíč Castle. Inspired by classical Roman architecture, the pavilion reinterprets historical forms through a contemporary lens. While its classical counterpart was crafted from marble, this pavilion embraces sustainability, using timber to achieve a natural
City Hall Gross Enzersdorf
Originally built in the 19th century as a town hall, hotel, and restaurant, the townhouse in Groß-Enzersdorf was expanded in the 1980s. However, the hall and stage area on the first floor no longer met contemporary requirements for the town’s diverse event programming. To enhance functionality, a new access
Varjaskér Church Ruin, Somogyszentpál
The restoration of the church ruin at Varjaskér, built in the late 13th century, was carried out as part of the ROM Vándor CSR program launched by Market Építő Zrt. The intervention was timely, as the ruins had never been conserved before and had been deteriorating for half a