Dezeen's top 12 buildings to look forward to in 2016
Dezeen's architecture editor Amy Frearson looks ahead to the buildings we can expect in 2016, including an art museum set in the caves of an artificial island, a holiday home in the Welsh countryside, and a weathering-steel theatre.
Pingtan Art Museum, China, by MAD
Beijing studio MAD is already riding high after the recent completion of its spectacular Harbin Opera House, so expectations are great for this art museum in China's Fujian province.
Set in a reservoir, the artificial island accommodates cave-like galleries in its three dune-like forms. A bridge connects the island to the mainland, while undulating public spaces are located on the roof. Find out more about Pingtan Art Museum »
Tate Modern extension, UK, by Herzog & de Meuron
It has been 15 years since Herzog & de Meuron completed its transformation of London's Bankside Power Station into the hugely popular Tate Modern Gallery. This year will see the Swiss architect duo unveil an all-new south wing.
Envisioned as a faceted brick tower, the structure is punctured by slender windows that create horizontal stripes, as well as an elevated terrace. It sits on top of three underground concrete tanks, which provide new spaces for performance art. Find out more about the Tate Modern extension »
Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture, USA, by David Adjaye and FAB
British architect David Adjaye will complete one of the most important buildings of his career ? the National...
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