Brief
We’ve seen a host of superb architecture projects reach completion this year, from innovative social housing to creative performance spaces and even an otherworldly museum inspired by the cosmos. Here’s our pick of the best buildings of 2021.
Insight
Despite the challenges of a global pandemic, we’ve seen a host of superb architecture projects reach completion this year, from innovative social housing to creative performance spaces, 3D-printed homes, and even an otherworldly museum inspired by the cosmos.
So with the end of the year fast approaching, here’s our selection of the most outstanding buildings we’ve seen in 2021.Our pick of the 10 best buildings of 2021 (one of which we actually covered in the last few days of 2020) includes projects of various sizes, styles, purposes from all across of the globe.
Looking more closely at how each region is represented, Europe is the clear winner here with five buildings, China has two, while the US, Qatar and Vietnam have a single project each. Read on for our roundup of the best buildings of 2021, and you can also head to the gallery to see more photos and info on each.
The Sara Cultural Centre – White Arkitekter
Representing one of the world’s tallest timber towers at 75 m (246 ft) in height, Sweden’s Sara Cultural Centre by White Arkitekter is a very impressive example of sustainable design.
The building consists of a hotel tower and an attached cultural center, both of which have been constructed using locally sourced, prefabricated wood. Its exterior includes sunscreens, and a heat pump-based system provides energy efficient heating and cooling. Additionally, solar panels reduce its draw on the grid.
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