Dezeen's Weekly Architecture and Design News Roundup
Dezeen's weekly summary highlighted several architectural and design developments. In China, twelve notable projects are scheduled for completion this year, including an art center by MAD and an opera house by Snøhetta. In the United States, the Commission of Fine Arts approved designs for a White House ballroom expansion by Shalom Baranes Architects. A Spanish chalet, Xalet del Catllaràs, was confirmed as an Antoni Gaudí design. Other announcements included a proposed Tampa Bay Rays stadium by Gensler and Populous, a Chicago skyscraper by SOM, and quirky products like Nik Bentel's stainless steel handbag for Lidl and Gustaf Westman's Curling Bowl. The week also featured an interview with RIBA president Chris Williamson and coverage of projects like Snøhetta's Riyadh metro station.
Key facts
- Twelve major architecture projects are set to finish in China this year.
- The Commission of Fine Arts approved White House ballroom expansion designs on February 19.
- Antoni Gaudí was confirmed as the architect of Xalet del Catllaràs in Catalonia.
- A 31,000-seat stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays was proposed by Gensler and Populous.
- RIBA president Chris Williamson discussed his role in an exclusive interview.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- MAD
- Snøhetta
- Shalom Baranes Architects
- Gensler
- Populous
- SOM
- RIBA
- Commission of Fine Arts
- National Capital Planning Commission
- Government of Catalonia
Locations
- China
- United States
- Spain
- Tampa, Florida
- Chicago
- Riyadh
- India
- Ukraine
- Australia