In 2023, several highly anticipated museums and galleries debuted worldwide, showcasing bold architectural designs aimed at attracting a global audience. From MAD Architect’s spiraling Fenix Museum of Migration in Rotterdam to Heatherwick Studio’s Azabudai Hills Gallery in Tokyo, each project responded uniquely to its brief and location. Here are the top 10 picks featured on designboom in 2023:
- MAD Architects’ Fenix Museum of Migration: Located in Rotterdam, this museum includes the renovation of the Fenix warehouse, featuring a striking centerpiece staircase and expansive gallery spaces.
2. ZHA’s Chengdu Science Fiction Museum: Opened in Chengdu, China, this museum hosted the World Science Fiction Convention and Hugo Awards, celebrating the city’s legacy in science fiction.
3. MVRDV’s Pyramid of Tirana: In Albania’s capital, this brutalist landmark was transformed into a cultural hub with colorful boxes housing various facilities and educational spaces.
4. Studio Gang’s Richard Gilder Center: Completed in New York City, this addition to the American Museum of Natural History features organic surfaces inspired by geological formations.
5. National Portrait Gallery in London: After refurbishment, London’s NPG boasts new architectural interventions, enhancing its connection with the city.
6. Heatherwick Studio’s Azabudai Hills Gallery: Situated in Tokyo, this gallery in a new district promotes art and culture, fostering connections between residents and the public.TV
7. Mario Cucinella’s Luigi Rovati Foundation: Milan’s new art museum features cavernous underground galleries showcasing both Etruscan and contemporary art.
8. Neri&Hu’s Quijang Museum Extension: In Xi’an, China, this extension resembles a glowing lantern, serving as a beacon for the neighborhood.
9. OPEN Architecture’s Space Crystals: A digital space museum and experience center in Yantai, China, designed to decipher the mysteries of the universe.
10. Kengo Kuma’s Kiki’s Museum of Literature: In Tokyo, this hilltop museum dedicated to children’s literature offers whimsical interiors and panoramic views of Nagisa Park.
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