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Huigu Lake Innovation Town (Initial Zone), Fuling, Chongqing by Dushe Architectural Design

2026-04-11T13:55:00-04:00

DuShe Design’s dialogue with Chongqing’s mountains started in 2018 with "Innovation Σ Space" at Liangjiang Coordinated Innovation Zone, where we proposed "Following the Terrain to Create" – redefining terrain as the origin of spatial order. Five years later, Fuling Huigu Lake Sci-Tech Innovation Town advances this into a methodology of "Rooted in Mountains and Rivers, Building Platforms to Create Landscapes".

The core of mountain architecture is transforming height differences into spatial value rather than reducing their impact. Starting from the site’s contour lines, water catchment lines and vegetation, the design identifies and enhances inherent potential, realizing the logical coupling of construction and nature. Through terrain reconstruction, section control and "multi-first floors" value reconstruction, Fuling Huigu Lake builds a logical closed loop, offering an irreplicable solution for homogeneous industrial parks.

Huigu Lake is located in the northwest of Fuling, Chongqi...

10 architectural designs we liked this week

2026-04-11T08:03:00-04:00

In case you haven't checked out Archinect's Pinterest boards in a while, we have compiled ten recently pinned images from outstanding projects on various Archinect Firm and People profiles.

Today's top images (in no particular order) are from the board Architect Sure!.

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↑ Quinta de Adorigo Winery in Tabuaço, Portugal by Atelier Sergio Rebelo; Photo: Fernando Guerra

↑ Wenatchee River Cabin in Wenatchee, WA by Wittman Estes; Photo: Andrew Pogue

↑ Kinder Rain in Piove di Sacco, Italy by AACM; Photo: Alex Shoots Buildings

↑ Chongqing Mingyue Lake Landscape Tower in Chongqing, China by gad; Photo: Bai Chuan

↑ Villa L in Utrecht, Netherlands by Powerhouse Company; Photo: Christian van der Kooy

↑ Wuhan Senbo Resort in Wuhan, China by WJD Design-Endless Mind; Photo: Hanmo Vision — Song Ye/Fupeng Wu

↑ Gamezone in Sierra Nevada by Faulkner Architects; Photo: Joe Fletcher

↑ Huahe Headquarters ...

CENTRAL STATION by Multistudio

2026-04-10T21:32:00-04:00

Redefining a rapidly growing downtown with a new civic threshold that addresses desert density

In fast-growing desert cities, mobility hubs are becoming the nuclei of walkable urban life. In downtown Phoenix – where a university district, arts venues, and civic parks converge – Central Station reframes a busy bus station and light-rail interchange as an energetic urban center. The project assembles housing, learning, work, and ground-floor culture around an upgraded transit core, turning a once utilitarian site into a shaded, pedestrian-focused gateway for the city’s center.

THE DESIGN VISION

Designed by Multistudio, Central Station is a transit-oriented, million-plus-square-foot redevelopment that stitches together two residential towers, office space, retail, and the reconfigured transit center on 2.5 acres at the intersections of Central Avenue, 1st Avenue, and Van Buren Street. It is designed as a new civic landmark: two high-rise residences – one for market-rate tenants, one fo...

The University of Akron Geo-Science Collaboration Center by Bialosky

2026-04-10T21:09:00-04:00

The Physics and Geoscience Collaboration Center at the University of Akron demonstrates how thoughtful renovation and strategic addition can renew mid-century academic architecture while advancing contemporary models of education and research.

The project consolidates two outdated buildings—together totaling 90,000 square feet—into a single 65,000-square-foot complex, with one 48,000-square-foot structure fully renovated while the other was removed to make way for a 17,000-square-foot addition. This consolidation creates a cohesive hub that unites the previously separated Physics and Geoscience departments, fostering collaboration and efficiency.

The 75-year-old existing structure required comprehensive transformation to serve as a state-of-the-art science facility, with its exterior carefully restored to meet contemporary performance standards while preserving institutional character. Interiors were rebuilt to create specialized laboratories for hydrogeology, sedimentology, geomag...

New architecture and design competitions: Modernism in America Awards, Zagreb Sports Precinct, International Design Awards, and Northwestern University Research Building

2026-04-10T15:08:00-04:00

For this week's curated picks of architecture and design competitions listed on Bustler, we are featuring four calls seeking exceptional creations across various design disciplines, submissions for a new engineering research building for Northwestern University, best cases of preservation and reuse of American modernist sites, and entries for a stadium and sports recreation center in Zagreb, Croatia.

For the complete directory of newly listed competitions, click here.

University of South Carolina Beaufort Hospitality Management Facility by Bialosky

2026-04-10T14:26:00-04:00

Bialosky was engaged by the University of South Carolina Beaufort to develop a new, 40,000 square foot, flagship hospitality institute and on the new Hilton Head Island campus. USCB’s program, founded in tourism research, was imagined to provide the local Hilton Head hospitality community with a student-based resource center to track industry trends and a mechanism for students to interact and engage the same industry they would be supporting.

The creation and development of this exciting project has been a true collaboration between USCB, Hilton Head Island and the design team. From the project’s inception, representatives of each party have fully participated in an intensive programming and design agenda that included in-person charrette-based project development and concept testing.

The new institute, located adjacent to the Sea Pines Circle at the heart of Hilton Head Island, features a multi-purpose teaching/demonstration kitchen, beverage lab, research lab/library, student run...

Guangzhou Baiyun (Tangxi) Station East Plot – Twin Towers Interior by Dushe Architectural Design

2026-04-10T13:46:00-04:00

Continuing the architectural ethos of "Water Embracing the Kapok" from Baiyun Station, and inspired by the undulating greenery of Baiyun Mountain, we have created an immersive workplace that invites pause, encourages breath, and fosters dialogue with nature. By balancing efficiency with tranquility, this design reshapes the ideal of work and spatial form in the city's clouds.

The interior spaces of the Tower Public Areas at the East Plot of Guangzhou Baiyun (Tangxi) Station, designed by DuShe Design (DuShe Architectural Design Co. Ltd., Shanghai), have recently been gradually unveiled following the overall delivery of the project.

As one of the "largest railway transportation hubs in Asia," Guangzhou Baiyun Station relies on its supporting station complex to realize the "Station-City Integration" model. The interior design of the East Plot Twin Towers takes the architectural and facade logic as its starting point, continuing the morphological language of "High Mountains and ...

SANAA, Snøhetta, Chipperfield among architects shortlisted for Barcelona Liceu Mar cultural hub

2026-04-10T13:43:00-04:00

Five teams are moving on to the final stage of the international competition for Liceu Mar, a new cultural venue planned at Barcelona’s waterfront.

Promoted by the Gran Teatre del Liceu and the Port of Barcelona, the project envisions a second home for the historic opera institution while reconnecting the city with the waterfront at Moll d’Espanya.

The finalist teams are:

Team 1: UTE SANAA + CFA
SANAA Jimusho Ltd
CAMPS FELIP ARQUITECTURA SLP
Team 2: UTE BATLLE ROIG SLP - SNØHETTA OSLO
BATLLE ROIG SLP
SNØHETTA OSLO
Team 3: UTE BAROZZI VEIGA + MAIO + BURGOS GARRIDO
Estudio Barozzi Veiga SLP
Maio Archietect SLP
Burgos y Garrido Arquitectos SLP
Team 4: UTE SOU FUJIMOTO + GRAS + ALDAYJOVER
Sou Fujimoto architects inc
GRAS Reynés arquitectos
Alday jover arquitectos SLP
Team 5: UTE DECAS_b720_CeC
DECAS David Chipperfield Architects Santiago De Compostela SLU
b720 Arquitectura SLP
CREUSeCARRASCO arquitectos SLP

Selected from 55 international entries, ...

Archinect City Guide: Los Angeles Insider Tips with RA Rudolph & Catherine Johnson of Design, Bitches

2026-04-10T12:05:00-04:00

LA's got everything: beaches, mountains, scenic drives, city life, eclectic culture, year-round sunshine, and so much more. But where to start? Today's Archinect City Guide dives into the SoCal metropolis with the help of two well-connected locals and seasoned architecture professionals: Catherine Johnson and RA Rudolph, founding partners of award-winning firm Design, Bitches.

Together, they share their favorite LA spots for the best bites, drinks, museums, and architecture spotting — on both the East and West Side.

Are you a Los Angeles local with your own go-to spots? Or have a city you think we should cover next? Share your thoughts, suggestions, and favorite places in the comments.

Getty Center to close for major modernization from 2027 to 2028

2026-04-10T09:23:00-04:00

The Getty Center will temporarily close to the public from March 15, 2027, through spring 2028 to undergo a comprehensive modernization program, the institution has announced. The nearby Getty Villa will remain open.

Described as the most significant upgrade since the Getty Center opened in 1997, the initiative focuses on improving visitor experience, accessibility, and energy resilience across the campus. Planned enhancements include revitalized gallery spaces, new artist commissions, and improved connections between art and the surrounding landscape.

Image credit: John Linden

Accessibility upgrades will include improvements to the site’s tram system, redesigned arrival and departure sequences, and enhanced wayfinding. The Welcome Hall will also be renovated to include a new cafe, bookstore, and retail areas. Broader infrastructure updates will address utilities, including expanded Wi-Fi and cell service, as well as sustainability measures aligned with institutional climate commitme...

Arizona architecture firms are hiring! Here are 12 featured job opportunities

2026-04-09T13:36:00-04:00

The latest edition of our curated career highlights from Archinect Jobs features 8 employers in Arizona currently looking to expand with new, attractive career opportunities in Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Tucscon.

For helpful guidance on how to get that next job, make sure to check out Archinect's Guide to Job Titles series and our Archinect Tips collection.

DUST Architects seeks a Project Designer in Tucson
"The Project Designer will work closely with the Principals and team on all phases of design and documentation. The position requires curiosity, initiative, flexibility, and the ability to work in a highly collaborative environment." Qualifications include one to five years of experience and proficiency with CAD, Rhino, Revit, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Studio Ma seeks a Marketing Associate in Phoenix
"You will play a vital role in framing Studio Ma’s values for prospective clients, creating content-rich, graphically beautiful storytelling that differentiates us in a competitive mark...

TONGTAI SCHOOL by E PLUS/SZA DESIGN

2026-04-09T12:34:00-04:00

PROJECT BACKGROUND

Tongtai School is located in Ningjin County, Hebei Province.It was funded and built by a socially responsible local enterprise, and contains educational facilities from kindergarten and primary school to high school.The total floor area of the school is about 60,000 square meters.

SITE PLANNING

Tong Tai School has a total of 72 classes.The phased construction and reasonable layout of shared supporting facilities are the key points of the overall campus planning. According to the construction stages according to the arrangement of education from young to old age, the single layout of each grade from south to north, and from young to old age group to layout.Among them, 12 kindergartens are arranged in the southwest corner independently.It is close to the west living supporting area and provides convenient school transportation for employees.

As a shared facility for the whole school, the library, art building and playground are arranged among different teaching de...

Innovative high rises honored at eVolo’s 2025 Skyscraper Competition

2026-04-09T11:39:00-04:00

eVolo Magazine has revealed the winners of its 2025 Skyscraper Competition. The contest received 149 submissions, with three winners and 14 honorable mentions selected.

The annual award has been running since 2006 and seeks to garner “visionary ideas that through the novel use of technology, materials, programs, aesthetics, and spatial organizations, challenge the way we understand vertical architecture and its relationship with the natural and built environments.”

The jury for the 2025 competition was composed of Nici Long (Co-Founder, Cave Urban), Davide Macullo (Director, Davide Macullo Architects), Juan Pablo Pinto (Co-Founder, Cave Urban), Wenyuan Peng (Director, Yuan Architects), and Leonid Slonimskiy (Director, Kosmos Architects).

The winning entries were as follows:

First Prize
The Living Refuge: A Symbiotic Sanctuary For Humans And The Vanishing Pollinators by Changsi Wang (United States)

UCLA appoints Lionel Popkin dean of School of Arts and Architecture

2026-04-09T10:03:00-04:00

The UCLA School of the Arts and Architecture has announced the appointment of Lionel Popkin as its next dean. The appointment will take effect on May 1st, 2026.

Popkin, who has been a member of the UCLA Arts faculty since 2006, has served as interim dean since February 2024. His previous leadership roles within the school include chair of the Department of World Arts and Cultures/Dance (2015–2018) and associate dean for academic affairs (2021–2024). He has also held advisory and committee positions across the university, including chairing the UCLA Chancellor’s Council on the Arts and serving on the Undergraduate Council and Council on Research.

During his tenure as interim dean, Popkin oversaw several institutional initiatives, including efforts to expand student scholarship endowments and increase support for faculty research. He also led the revitalization of the school’s board, intro...

SKIMS New York Flagship by Rafael de Cárdenas Ltd.

2026-04-08T20:46:00-04:00

The New York flagship of SKIMS brings four stories of the historic building at 647 5th Avenue into the brand's iconic embrace: a sculpted, silk-smooth continuum of cascading monochromes. This immersive display vividly embodies the inclusive spirit of the brand to create a spectacular staging of boundless individuality.

Montauk Residence by Rafael de Cárdenas Ltd.

2026-04-08T19:44:00-04:00

Unassuming from the street level, this 10,000-square-foot beachfront house for a growing family opens up into three stories of unobstructed views of the Atlantic Ocean. The family-friendly house is a peace retreat that's primed for entertaining on demand.

UCLA AUD’s “Transitioning Worlds” examines architecture in a time of change

2026-04-08T15:04:00-04:00

This post is brought to you by UCLA AUD

Upcoming UCLA AUD conference, “Transitioning Worlds,” features Thom Mayne, Frances Anderton, Dora Epstein Jones, and range of AUD faculty and alumni interrogating architecture, and Los Angeles, in a moment of great change

UCLA Architecture and Urban Design (UCLA AUD) is preparing to host two-day conference, “Transitioning Worlds,” on Monday, April 20 and Tuesday, April 21, with a roster of Los Angeles design visionaries including Thom Mayne, Frances Anderton, Dora Epstein Jones, and many more. Presenters will examine the conditions reshaping architectural practice today–across technology, climate, urban governance, globalization, and the nature of design education itself–and how these dynamics demand clarity about what the discipline stands for, rigor about what it can and should deliver, and imagination about what it might yet become.

“Transitioning Worlds” is part of UCLA AUD’s 60th anniversary programming, and nods to the institution’s lega...

New York architect Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to killing 8 women

2026-04-08T13:30:00-04:00

Rex Heuermann, the man accused of murdering at least seven women on Long Island in what became known as the Gilgo Beach killings, pleaded guilty on Wednesday, bringing a sudden end to a case that took investigators more than a decade to solve. Mr. Heuermann, 62, pleaded guilty to all seven murders, plus an eighth that he had not yet been charged with. He appeared in Suffolk County court at what had been scheduled as a routine hearing before a trial set to start in the fall.

Rex Heuermann, the New York architect who was arrested in July 2023 on multiple murder charges while maintaining his innocence, was back in court again this morning, this time pleading guilty to murdering eight women on Long Island.

Our initial story about the arrest of the Gilgo Beach serial killer suspect in 2023 resulted in a lively discussion in the comments.

In a separate lawsuit in September 2023, Heuermann and his architectural firm, RH Consultants & Associates, were also accused of wage theft.

Experienced in high-end residential design? This NYC role could be for you

2026-04-08T11:23:00-04:00

Following our previous look at an opening for a Program Director at the Architectural League of New York, we are using this week’s edition of our Job Highlights series to explore several open roles on Archinect Jobs for high-end, single-family residential architects at Joseph Vance Architects.

The roles, spanning junior to senior architects, are based in JVA’s Chelsea studio and will focus solely on high-end, custom residential projects in New York City. Among the typologies will be townhouse renovations, new ground-up townhouses, large apartment renovations, and landmark restorations. Among the requirements for the roles are strong 3D modelling skills and great design sensibility.

Brooklyn Townhouse. Image credit: Mikiko Kikuyama

Why the role interests us

The open roles for high-end residential projects at Joseph Vance Architects offer us the opportunity to explore recent projects by the firm that exemplify their approach to such schemes. Among the firm’s recent renovations was a b...

Kengo Kuma to design new National Gallery wing after high-profile competition

2026-04-08T09:21:00-04:00

The National Gallery in London has announced that Kengo Kuma and Associates, working in collaboration with BDP and MICA, has won the international competition to design a major new wing as part of its $1 billion Project Domani expansion.

The project marks the most significant transformation of the institution since its founding over 200 years ago. Central to the initiative is the extension of the gallery’s collection beyond 1900, enabling it to present a continuous overview of Western painting within a single institution.

Launched in September 2025, the competition attracted 65 submissions, with six teams shortlisted for the final stage, as we reported late last year. The jury described the winning proposal as “exemplary,” awarding it the highest possible score.

Paula House by Luciano Kruk Arquitectos

2026-04-07T15:13:00-04:00

A project where connection with nature, appreciation for design, and readiness for teamwork converge.

"Aesthetics are very fragile," warned Luciano Kruk to the owners of this house, who took his words seriously and did everything possible to ensure that the outcome of the work reflected the architect's vision.

Located in a development on the outskirts of São Paulo, the house is surrounded by a carefully designed landscape featuring an artificial lagoon and a golf course.

The owners, passionate about Brazilian art and culture, requested a home that would reflect their lifestyle and stand out for its design.

The biggest challenge Luciano faced when designing this project was creating a large house that would not be perceived as a massive volume but would harmonize with the surrounding landscape. To achieve this, he organized the house on a single main level, complemented by a hidden level that houses technical areas and a gym, thereby achieving harmonious integration with the environm...

Carlos Rosario International Public Charter School Sonia Gutierrez Campus by Shinberg.Levinas Architectural Design

2026-04-07T13:48:00-04:00

Project consists of three (3) stories above grade and partial basement. Building program includes main common atrium space, resource center, office space, English and computer classrooms, four (4) culinary labs/training kitchens, nursing aid training lab, cafeteria, and outdoor terrace. The students served are college-age.

This project was designed to accommodate multiple tenants: Carlos Rosario International PCS, second campus for adult education public charter school; Community Capital Corporation, headquarters office space; and Ana G. Mendez University System, expansion campus for higher education university program. Challenges included working with all three groups, compiling program and building planning to accommodate individual requirements and specifications.

Project scope included signage design as well as FFE specifications and procurement for entire building. The unique building design responds to the clients’ needs and program, as well as the irregular site and urban con...

Featured architecture jobs this week at Charles Rose, Calvert Wright, WRNS, Touloukian Touloukian, and A34Studio

2026-04-07T13:18:00-04:00

Check out our latest curated selection of architecture and design firms currently hiring on Archinect Jobs: This week's featured employer highlight includes exciting openings in New York City, San Francisco, Honolulu, Seattle, Somerville, Boston, and Santa Barbara.

For even more opportunities, visit the Archinect job board and explore our active community of job seekers, firms, and schools.

WRNS Studio is hiring for a variety of exciting roles across the country: a Project Architect and an Interior Designer in New York City, an Interior Designer, a Project Architect, and an Intermediate Architect/Designer in San Francisco, a Project Architect and an Intermediate Architect/Designer in Honolulu, and an Interior Designer in Seattle. The Interior Designers should have at least five years of experience and the Project Architects a minimum of eight years. The Intermediate Architect/Designer must have five-plus years of experience.

Sonoma Academy Janet Durgin Guild & Commons by WRNS Studio...

Archinect Meets: Abigail Happel of Abby Architecture

2026-04-07T12:49:00-04:00

For today's Archinect Meets, we had the pleasure of chatting with Abigail Happel, better known to her vast online audience as Abby Architecture.

While studying architecture as an undergrad at NC State University, Abby discovered that her TikTok videos about renderings and studio work were not only well-received but also quickly trending. So she continued posting also during her grad school years at UC Berkeley, further building an audience with fun, informative, and authentic videos. Now, working as a Junior Architect at Goettsch Partners' Chicago office, Abby keeps discovering new video topics for her combined Instagram and TikTok audience of nearly 300,000 followers.

We asked her how she got into making videos, where to find her favorite 'Corner Talk' detail, and which 'Sexy Library' she will be touring next.

Bellevue Villa by G8A Architecture & Urban Planning

2026-04-07T12:25:00-04:00

Situated lakeside just north of Geneva, the Bellevue Villa, originally constructed in the 80s, and its 19th century annex, were in dire need of renovation. The transformation’s main focus reviewed energy consumption and offers adjustments that reintegrate the home into the unique landscape bordering the Leman Lake.

Updating the design elements that influence the sustainable qualities of the villa, in addition to traditional measures such as a review of the full envelope of the building and the installation of a geothermal heat pump, G8A proposes a full photovoltaic roofing system, taking advantage of the sun’s rays to offset energy consumption.

An analysis of the evolution of the shores of the Leman Lake leads us to reconsider the vil-la’s integration in two main attitudes. The uppermost area of the site, comprising a 19th century annex, will communicate with the access road, creating a private square that over-looks the landscaped patio of the house. While adressing the sen...

Four homes with unique forms by dSPACE Studio: Your Next Employer?

2026-04-07T11:23:00-04:00

Following our previous visit to Marmol Radziner, we are keeping our Meet Your Next Employer series in Los Angeles this week to explore the work of dSPACE Studio Architecture.

Based between Los Angeles and Chicago, the firm specializes in contemporary single-family homes, interiors, and landscape design. “Our work is rooted in multisensory, site-responsive architecture that supports how people live, rest, and connect with each other and with place,” the firm says about its approach. Recently, the firm's work has been honored at the AIA Chicago Design Excellence Awards and the Brick in Architecture Awards.

Over on Archinect Jobs, the firm is currently hiring for a Project Architect to join their Los Angeles team. For candidates interested in applying for a position or anybody interested in learning more about the firm’s output, we have rounded up four unique homes by dSPACE Studio Architecture that exemplify the firm’s ethos.

Silver Lake. Image credit: Ty Cole

Silver Lake, Saugatuck, M...

Sage & Coombe collective bargaining agreement begins, second U.S. firm to form union

2026-04-07T09:02:00-04:00

New York City-based Sage & Coombe Architects has unanimously approved a collective bargaining agreement, becoming the second firm in the U.S. to unionize. The move comes after Bernheimer Architecture unionized in 2024.

The firm announced via Instagram last week that it had signed a collective bargaining agreement with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. “We respect the efforts of our colleagues who initiated this process, and we believe the agreement will affirm the workplace conditions we established over the last 30 years and contribute to our continuing success in delivering great projects for our clients,” the firm added.

The firm had initially announced the formation of a new union in 2023, beginning negotiations on the formation of the collective bargaining agreement that went into effect last week. In 2024, Bernheimer became the first architecture firm to ratify a collective bargaining agreement.

The labor movement in architecture gained new ...

ONE FUKUOKA BLDG. / KPF + Nikken Sekkei + KAJIMA DESIGN | Nikken Sekkei by NIKKEN SEKKEI LTD

2026-04-07T01:59:00-04:00

A large-scale mixed-use development at the heart of the “Tenjin Big Bang”

The Tenjin intersection, where Meiji-dori and Watanabe-dori converge, has been a key transportation hub driving the vitality of Tenjin, the central district of Fukuoka—Kyushu’s largest city and a gateway to Asia— since the Meiji era (1868–1912). Fukuoka City's “Tenjin Big Bang” initiative promotes redevelopment centered on this intersection. The simultaneous reconstruction of three buildings facing the intersection -- Fukuoka Building, Tenjin Core Building, and Tenjin Vivre -- long beloved as local landmarks, is positioned as a block-level development project driving the renewal of the entire area.

Concept

The block development adopted the concept of a “creative intersection,” with the aim of creating internal “shared urban spaces” where diverse functions blend together and citizens and visitors interact. By incorporating rich, shared spaces into the high-density development, the buildings became part of the c...

Here are the 2026 AIA Young Architects and Associates Award winners

2026-04-06T17:44:00-04:00

The American Institute of Architects unveiled the 2026 winners of the annual Young Architects Award this morning. The honor is given to early-career architects in recognition of their leadership and significant contributions to the profession.

This year's twelve recipients are:

Katherine (Katie) C. Ackerly | David Baker Architects
Amanda S. Barton | HKS
Cameron S. Bolin | BarberMcMurry Architects
Melanie B. Y. Islam | MASON
Lyndley E. Kent | Neumann Monson Architects
Samantha R. Markham | Stantec
Ceara M. O'Leary | Detroit Collaborative Design Center
Carrie L. Parker | CannonDesign
Robert (Bob) Perry | Gensler
Li Ren | Perkins Eastman
Anna Squier | MA Architecture
Shawn M. Swisher | Jones Studio

They join the four winners of the Associates Award, announced last week: Alyanna Subayno, Cole Von Feldt of Stantec, Isabel Cristina Ferreira de Souza of PMBA Architects, and Ersa Llakmani of HED.

Amsterdam-Based UNS Expands to the US, Opening Austin Office

2026-04-06T16:29:00-04:00

The global architecture and design studio brings its city-shaping expertise to North America, establishing a foothold in the innovation-driven market.

Amsterdam-based global architecture and design studio UNS, formerly known as UNStudio, has officially opened its first US office in Austin, Texas. The launch marks a significant step in the firm’s international expansion and positions the Texas capital as a strategic hub for its North American operations.

“As designers of large, ambitious projects, we feel a strong alignment with the optimism and entrepreneurial spirit we see across the United States,” says Ben van Berkel, Founder and Principal Architect of UNS. “The US is a market where we’ve realized some of our most impactful work, and we’re excited to continue this trajectory from Austin, a city that has experienced remarkable growth and design in recent years.”

Founded in 1988, UNS has built a decades-long legacy of combining bold design with technology and data-driven insights t...