And the winner is… Centre Culturel! The cinema and culture project by UNStudio came first in the biggest architecture competition organized by private investors in France.

Architect Hayri Atak has produced an intrepid vision: his high-rise project “Ternary Tower” plans to add another skyscraper to Shanghai’s collection. The proposal envisages eye-catching towers that seem to embrace, while also offering superb views.

History is literally being written in Mannheim right now. Or rather it is being built. The spectacular high-rise building “O” designed by MVRDV is just one example: A total of four letters spell out the word “HOME” in the new Franklin Mitte neighbourhood.

Shenzhen is set to be home to a museum that should really be built in the sea. Although inspired by bobbing waves, the design ultimately looks like a group of clouds. And the spectacular structure has indeed been titled “Clouds on the Sea”.

Labelled presumptuous, sinister and obstructive by many New York residents, Donald Trump’s Grand Hyatt in Manhattan is set to become a thing of the past. Its replacement promises to be a sky-high improvement, according to the city authorities.

Delugan Meissl Associated Architects have designed the Botanical Garden for the city of Taiyuan in China. Its three timber-framed domes have lattice shells that could even be the biggest in the world.

Even though Hans Christian Andersen died long ago, his fairy tales continue to delight new generations. His Danish homeland has paid homage to him by building a stunning museum.

What happens when famous architects are brought together to design a hotel complex? Lake Garda is home to the result: five renowned architectural creators joined forces to create the exclusive Eden Reserve, a haven for design lovers.