A number of significant architectural developments have been unveiled in recent weeks, highlighting the work of various architectural practices around the world. Announced between late September 2024 and early 2025, these projects focus on transformative master plans, housing solutions and public spaces. Prominent firms such as Foster + Partners, ACPV ARCHITECTS Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel and fjcstudio are at the forefront of these initiatives. In Dubai, Foster + Partners unveiled the Regent Residences, two waterfront residential towers. Meanwhile, ACPV ARCHITECTS announced three projects in Taichung, Taiwan that combine Italian design with Eastern philosophies to create green, community-oriented urban spaces. In Sydney, fjcstudio's Midtown masterplan aims to transform the city's urban core with two 80-storey mixed-use towers, improving connectivity and public engagement. These projects demonstrate the different scales and contexts in which architects continue to innovate and shape cities and communities around the world.
Antonio Citterio presents three projects that are redefining the skyline of Taichung, Taiwan
ACPV ARCHITECTS Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel and Lien Jade Real Estate have announced three major developments in Taichung, Taiwan: Lian Palace, Fang Wei Palace and Jung Heng Palace. The partnership aims to combine Italian design and Eastern philosophy to create architectural and interior designs that emphasize nature and functionality. Lian Palace, a 39-story residential tower, integrates green balconies and common spaces, while Jung Heng Palace, a 170-meter-tall office tower, features a stacked design inspired by Italian monuments and modernist principles. Each project includes shared facilities and green spaces to enhance urban life and promote a connection between architecture and the surrounding context.
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