The best buildings of 2020
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The best buildings of 2020
Zaha Hadid Architects' Opus, in Dubai, is one of the 10 stunning projects to make our pick of the best buildings of the year
Zaha Hadid Architects' Opus, in Dubai, is one of the 10 stunning projects to make our pick of the best buildings of the year
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Zaha Hadid Architects' Opus, in Dubai, is one of the 10 stunning projects to make our pick of the best buildings of the year
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Zaha Hadid Architects' Opus, in Dubai, is one of the 10 stunning projects to make our pick of the best buildings of the year
The Opus, by Zaha Hadid Architects, consists of two towers joined together by an atrium and skybridge
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The Opus, by Zaha Hadid Architects, consists of two towers joined together by an atrium and skybridge
Opus' large atrium links both tower structures, so that the interior feels like one large cohesive space, rather than two joined buildings
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Opus' large atrium links both tower structures, so that the interior feels like one large cohesive space, rather than two joined buildings
Inside one of the Opus' hotel rooms
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The Opus includes the ME Dubai luxury hotel by Melia Hotels, which has 74 rooms, 19 suites, a large gym, restaurants and bars
The central void that defines the Opus is eight stories tall
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The central void that defines the Opus is eight stories tall
Musรฉe Atelier Audemars Piguet, by BIG, is defined by an attractive spiraling design and is topped by a green roof that helps it take its place well amid the rolling Swiss landscape
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Musรฉe Atelier Audemars Piguet, by BIG, is defined by an attractive spiraling design and is topped by a green roof that helps it take its place well amid the rolling Swiss landscape
Musรฉe Atelier Audemars Piguet's green roof is supported by its curved glazing โ€“ that is, there are no structural supports or beams inside
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Musรฉe Atelier Audemars Piguet's green roof is supported by its curved glazing โ€“ that is, there are no structural supports or beams inside
Musรฉe Atelier Audemars Piguet's watchmakers can spend up to eight months working on a single timepiece and visitors to the museum can observe some of them going about their painstaking work
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Musรฉe Atelier Audemars Piguet's watchmakers can spend up to eight months working on a single timepiece and visitors to the museum can observe some of them going about their painstaking work
Musรฉe Atelier Audemars Piguet is located near BIG's sloping Audemars Piguet Hรดtel des Horlogers, which is still under construction and visible in the left of the photo
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Musรฉe Atelier Audemars Piguet is located near BIG's sloping Audemars Piguet Hรดtel des Horlogers, which is still under construction and visible in the left of the photo
Musรฉe Atelier Audemars Piguet's interior includes an exhibition with 300 high-quality timepieces
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Musรฉe Atelier Audemars Piguet's interior includes an exhibition with 300 high-quality timepieces
During the design process for Eden, Heatherwick Studio drew inspiration from Singapore's natural landscape
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During the design process for Eden, Heatherwick Studio drew inspiration from Singapore's natural landscape
"Concrete also contributes to the building's environmental strategy, as its mass blocks warm air to aid natural cooling," explains Heatherwick Studio regarding Eden's design
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"Concrete also contributes to the building's environmental strategy, as its mass blocks warm air to aid natural cooling," explains Heatherwick Studio regarding Eden's design
Eden includes extensive grounds and shaded spaces for residents to meet and relax
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Eden includes extensive grounds and shaded spaces for residents to meet and relax
Eden's bathrooms feature a sink, vanity unit and bath that were custom-designed for the project by Heatherwick Studio
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Eden's bathrooms feature a sink, vanity unit and bath that were custom-designed for the project by Heatherwick Studio
Throughout Eden's interior, natural imperfections have been retained, such as natural patterns in the limestone and saw marks left visible in the handmade wooden flooring
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Throughout Eden's interior, natural imperfections have been retained, such as natural patterns in the limestone and saw marks left visible in the handmade wooden flooring

Anandaloy, by Anna Heringer, is a community building made from mud in Bangladesh. It was declared the winner of the second annual Obel Award, a new architecture award that aims to "test the boundaries of architecture and transcend the age in which they are created"
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Anandaloy, by Anna Heringer, is a community building made from mud in Bangladesh. It was declared the winner of the second annual Obel Award, a new architecture award that aims to "test the boundaries of architecture and transcend the age in which they are created"
Anandaloy was built using mud and bamboo by a team of locals
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Anandaloy was built using mud and bamboo by a team of locals
Anandaloy measures 253 sq m (2,723 sq ft), which is spread over two floors
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Anandaloy measures 253 sq m (2,723 sq ft), which is spread over two floors
Anandaloy's interior includes cave-like spaces meant as a quiet retreat
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Anandaloy's interior includes cave-like spaces meant as a quiet retreat
Anandaloy's interior is split into two floors. The first floor is taken up by a therapy area for people with disabilities, while the second floor features a workshop for local women
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Anandaloy's interior is split into two floors. The first floor is taken up by a therapy area for people with disabilities, while the second floor features a workshop for local women
Raffles City Chongqing's horizontal skyscraper, by Moshe Safdie, is officially named the Crystal and measures 300 m (984 ft) in length
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Raffles City Chongqing's horizontal skyscraper, by Moshe Safdie, is officially named the Crystal and measures 300 m (984 ft) in length
Moshe Safdie's Raffles City Chongqing includes a cluster of eight skyscrapers, plus its horizontal skyscraper, which is now complete
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Moshe Safdie's Raffles City Chongqing includes a cluster of eight skyscrapers, plus its horizontal skyscraper, which is now complete
Genesis, by Denizen Works, is a floating church that will remain in place for up to five years before traveling along the canal in London, England, to serve another community
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Genesis, by Denizen Works, is a floating church that will remain in place for up to five years before traveling along the canal in London, England, to serve another community
Genesis' pop-top roof is made with sailcloth and is lined with LED lighting, making it glow pleasantly at night
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Genesis' pop-top roof is made with sailcloth and is lined with LED lighting, making it glow pleasantly at night
Genesis is topped by a large skylight, helping fill the interior with daylight
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Genesis is topped by a large skylight, helping fill the interior with daylight
The interior of Genesis includes collapsible tables to allow the space to be used for events, as well as religious services
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The interior of Genesis includes collapsible tables to allow the space to be used for events, as well as religious services
The Lakhta Center, by Gorproject and RMJM, rises to height of 462 m (1,516 ft), making it Europe's tallest tower
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The Lakhta Center, by Gorproject and RMJM, rises to height of 462 m (1,516 ft), making it Europe's tallest tower
The Lakhta Center's overall form is conceived as a spire with five wings that twist as they rise
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The Lakhta Center's overall form is conceived as a spire with five wings that twist as they rise
The Lakhta Center's construction was a huge undertaking and required concrete foundations to be poured continuously for 49 hours straight
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The Lakhta Center's construction was a huge undertaking and required concrete foundations to be poured continuously for 49 hours straight
"The design team [for McDonalds' flagship fast food restaurant in Florida's Disney World Resort] took the final energy profile and explored options for on-site power generation, which included solar, geo-thermal, and wind," explains designer Ross Barney Architects
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"The design team [for McDonalds' flagship fast food restaurant in Florida's Disney World Resort] took the final energy profile and explored options for on-site power generation, which included solar, geo-thermal, and wind," explains designer Ross Barney Architects
Visitors to McDonald's Disney World can ride stationary bikes to make lighting in a green wall area illuminate
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Visitors to McDonald's Disney World can ride stationary bikes to make lighting in a green wall area illuminate
McDonald's Disney World is naturally cooled for much of the year and includes a large semi-outdoor dining space
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McDonald's Disney World is naturally cooled for much of the year and includes a large semi-outdoor dining space
McDonald's Disney World is powered by a total of 1,066 photovoltaic panels
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McDonald's Disney World is powered by a total of 1,066 photovoltaic panels
McDonald's Disney World is naturally ventilated roughly 65 percent of the year
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McDonald's Disney World is naturally ventilated roughly 65 percent of the year
Maggie's Leeds, by Heatherwick Studio, is a cancer support center in the UK that is filled with greenery to offer visitors a healthy environment to heal
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Maggie's Leeds, by Heatherwick Studio, is a cancer support center in the UK that is filled with greenery to offer visitors a healthy environment to heal
Maggie's Leeds is located in an awkward cramped and sloping plot that is also on a busy road and posed challenges for the designers
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Maggie's Leeds is located in an awkward cramped and sloping plot that is also on a busy road and posed challenges for the designers
Maggie's Leeds was constructed using sustainably-sourced wood
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Maggie's Leeds was constructed using sustainably-sourced wood
Maggie's Leeds' interior is designed to foster wellbeing and peace of mind for those undergoing cancer treatment
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Maggie's Leeds' interior is designed to foster wellbeing and peace of mind for those undergoing cancer treatment
During One Vanderbilt's design, KPF drew inspiration from iconic towers like the Chrysler Building and Empire State Building
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During One Vanderbilt's design, KPF drew inspiration from iconic towers like the Chrysler Building and Empire State Building
The One Vanderbilt skyscraper was constructed using steel made of 90 percent recycled content
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The One Vanderbilt skyscraper was constructed using steel made of 90 percent recycled content
Primarily an office building, One Vanderbilt includes 58 floors of office space
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Primarily an office building, One Vanderbilt includes 58 floors of office space
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Opus - Zaha Hadid Architects

The Opus is the only hotel to have both its exterior and interior designed by the late starchitect Zaha Hadid herself
The Opus is the only hotel to have both its exterior and interior designed by the late starchitect Zaha Hadid herself

Musรฉe Atelier Audemars Piguet - BIG

Musรฉe Atelier Audemars Piguet, by BIG, is defined by an attractive spiraling design and is topped by a green roof that helps it take its place well amid the rolling Swiss landscape
Musรฉe Atelier Audemars Piguet, by BIG, is defined by an attractive spiraling design and is topped by a green roof that helps it take its place well amid the rolling Swiss landscape

Eden - Heatherwick Studio

During the design process for Eden, Heatherwick Studio drew inspiration from Singapore's natural landscape
During the design process for Eden, Heatherwick Studio drew inspiration from Singapore's natural landscape

Anandaloy - Anna Heringer

Anandaloy, by Anna Heringer, is a community building made from mud in Bangladesh. It was declared the winner of the second annual Obel Award, a new architecture award that aims to "test the boundaries of architecture and transcend the age in which they are created"
Anandaloy, by Anna Heringer, is a community building made from mud in Bangladesh. It was declared the winner of the second annual Obel Award, a new architecture award that aims to "test the boundaries of architecture and transcend the age in which they are created"

The Crystal - Safdie Architects

The Crystal is part of the larger US$4.8 billion Raffles City Chongqing project designed by Moshe Safdie that consists of a total of eight skyscrapers
The Crystal is part of the larger US$4.8 billion Raffles City Chongqing project designed by Moshe Safdie that consists of a total of eight skyscrapers

Genesis - Denizen Works

Genesis' eye-catching pop-top roof is inspired by organ bellows and is operated by hydraulic rams
Genesis' eye-catching pop-top roof is inspired by organ bellows and is operated by hydraulic rams

Lakhta Center - RMJM/Gorproject

The Lakhta Center, by RMJM and Gorproject, rises to a height of 462 m (1,516 ft) in Saint Petersburg, Russia
The Lakhta Center, by RMJM and Gorproject, rises to a height of 462 m (1,516 ft) in Saint Petersburg, Russia

McDonald's Disney World - Ross Barney Architects

McDonald's Disney World is located in the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida
McDonald's Disney World is located in the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida

Maggie's Leeds - Heatherwick Studio

Maggie's Leeds is located in St. Jamesโ€™s University Hospital in Leeds, England, on an awkward sloping site that posed construction challenges
Maggie's Leeds is located in St. Jamesโ€™s University Hospital in Leeds, England, on an awkward sloping site that posed construction challenges

One Vanderbilt - KPF

During One Vanderbilt's design, KPF drew inspiration from iconic towers like the Chrysler Building and Empire State Building
During One Vanderbilt's design, KPF drew inspiration from iconic towers like the Chrysler Building and Empire State Building
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Adam scours the globe from his home in Spain in order to bring the best of innovative architecture and sustainable design to the pages of New Atlas. Most of his spare time is spent dabbling in music, tinkering with old Macintosh computers and trying to keep his even older VW bus on the road.


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