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Studio MUKA Transforms Historic Santa Monica Airport Terminal into NEON Headquarters

architecture-design · 2026-09-14

NEON has established its new headquarters in Santa Monica's historic airport terminal, a 1940s building revitalized by Studio MUKA with nods to cinema. The design fosters collaboration through grouped workstations, while conference rooms pay homage to NEON films such as Parasite. In a decade's time, Diane von Furstenberg showcased its first runway collection under the guidance of artistic director Henry Zankov, featuring a blend of archival pieces and modern prints. On November 20, a pavilion by Gerhard Richter, created in partnership with Selldorf Architects, will debut in Doha's MIA Park, displaying his artwork. Julian Casablancas is set to curate sound for 'The Singapore Masters Show 2026' at Opera Gallery. Kathleen V. Jameson has been appointed as the new director of Louisville's Speed Art Museum. Additional updates cover various art and design events and exhibitions.

Key facts

  • Studio MUKA transformed Santa Monica's original airport terminal into NEON's headquarters.
  • The terminal is a rare surviving piece of early American aviation infrastructure from the 1940s.
  • Conference rooms feature color palettes from NEON films Parasite and Anora.
  • DVF held its first runway show in a decade under artistic director Henry Zankov.
  • Gerhard Richter's permanent pavilion, designed with Selldorf Architects, opens in Doha's MIA Park on November 20.
  • Julian Casablancas will curate sound for 'The Singapore Masters Show 2026' at Opera Gallery.
  • Kathleen V. Jameson was named director of the Speed Art Museum, starting this week.
  • The Speed Art Museum will mark its centennial in 2027.

Entities

Artists

Institutions

  • Studio MUKA
  • NEON
  • Diane von Furstenberg
  • Selldorf Architects
  • Qatar Museums
  • Opera Gallery
  • The Strokes
  • Speed Art Museum
  • Mint Museum
  • Michener Art Museum
  • Skywalker Grill
  • Chang'an Academy
  • DRIFT
  • Crystal Bridges
  • Tiffany & Co.
  • Serpentine
  • GPHG
  • The Met
  • Pierre Frey
  • Fortuny
  • Bulgari
  • The Standard, High Line
  • Rubaiya Qatar

Locations

  • Santa Monica
  • United States
  • Doha
  • Qatar
  • Singapore
  • Louisville
  • Kentucky
  • Charlotte
  • Pennsylvania
  • Los Angeles
  • Beirut
  • Lebanon
  • MIA Park
  • Opera Gallery
  • The Standard, High Line

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