Kengo Kuma's Shiplike V&A Dundee Lands in Scotland
The futuristic, concrete-clad outpost of the London-based design museum is part of a larger effort to attract tourists to Dundee's burgeoning waterfront.
Crystal Bennes
Shigeru Ban's New Cultural Hub An Empty Symbol for Paris
The new La Seine Musicale performance center, designed by Shigeru Ban, is meant to be a cultural beacon for Paris. But does the city need any more of those?
At Snøhetta's Latest Museum, The Cave Paintings Steal the Show
The new Lascaux 4 museum uses contemporary architecture to reconstruct the moment of the discovery of the prehistoric paintings.
Paris' Richelieu Complex Re-Opens After Stunning Renovation
The renovation of the French national library’s Richelieu complex has brought a new dynamism to the library, while preserving and protecting the best of its historical features.
The London Design Biennale's Utopian Dreams Land With a Thud
The inaugural biennial taps into a long legacy of utopian design, but fails to add anything to this tradition.
