As the first month of 2016 draws to a close, we decided to tap into our network and ask an esteemed group of architects, critics, theorists and educators to tell us what they are looking forward to this year in architecture.聽

As the first month of 2016 draws to a close, we decided to tap into our network and ask an esteemed group of architects, critics, theorists and educators to tell us what they are looking forward to this year in architecture.聽What are you looking forward to in architecture this year"

I believe architecture's in a great place at the moment and communication is faster than ever ? it's really creating an awareness and thoughtfulness on the part of architects everywhere. There's a search for what's meaningful and appropriate to the place, and for the most straightforward, simplest way to express architectural ideas. There's an extraordinary amount of innovation and creativity, as well as a return to a search for clarity. We see this not only in America; it's visible聽all over the world, and I look forward to completing our first projects in eight new countries, including England, Taiwan, Israel, Mexico, and Brazil.聽 Richard Meier
Managing Partner,聽Richard Meier & Partners
I look forward to some fantastic, dramatic big new buildings such as Jean Nouvel's Louvre Abu Dhabi聽and Mecanoo's National Kaohsiung Centre for the Arts. Ambitious cities are good for architects, but what about how people actually live" We...