Shadow Architects, with HLW as Architect of Record, transforms a sprawling 15,000-square-foot LA complex into a lively home base for branding agency Mother. With an open-marketplace at the center, flanked by open-air booths, casual lounges, and sound-softened meeting rooms, the workplace feels more like a neighborhood than an office.
Montreal’s Accenture office gets a city-inspired makeover with a redesign by Lemay that turns drab corporate floors into a workspace humming with local energy. The interiors are infused with Montreal’s spirit: playful color pops, open work zones, and a layout that mirrors the city’s vibrancy and cultural mix. The new office is dynamic, creative, and unmistakably local.
Photo: Courtesy of Heatherwick Studio
Bold and immersive, the Longchamp SoHo flagship re-imagines retail as an artistic journey you’ll want to wander through. Under a redesign by Thomas Heatherwick, the space features flowing staircases, undulating architecture, and gallery-like interiors that give every corner room to breathe and surprise. The stunning boutique invites you to experience brand, craft, and space with a fresh perspective.
Photo: Migdał Studio
Modern, modular furniture goes green with the LOOPO system. Designed by Izabela Serej and Aleksandra Majdzik-Cisowska for Bujnie, the setup lets offices divide, adapt, and evolve their spaces while weaving in a strong biophilic element. The result is a workspace that not only functions better, but feels better too – boosting mood, productivity, and connection to nature.
Photo: Hufton + Crow
No one stuns with architecture quite like Zaha Hadid Architects, and their new Xi’an International Football Centre in China is no exception. The 60,000-seat stadium features sweeping rooflines, open facades, and a translucent cable-net canopy that blurs the boundary between building and landscape. The project transforms sport into a sculptural, immersive event rethinking what a stadium can look and feel like.
Photo: Andrea Calo
Tucked into downtown Austin, a landmark high-rise gets a whole new vibe thanks to IA Interior Architects and their refresh of 816 Congress. Originally built in 1983, the 20-story building is reborn with a West Texas inspired makeover that leans into natural textures, soft arches, and a warm, welcoming palette. What once felt formal and dated is now airy, refined, and full of life.
Photo: Courtesy ©2025 The LEGO Group
No one but the LEGO Group could dream up a workplace this fun. Powered by the brand’s love of play, the new Boston Hub spans 157,000 square feet and six colorful floors designed to spark creativity at every turn. With 660+ workstations, 90+ meeting spaces, sky terraces, and playful LEGO nods throughout, it’s a space built to foster collaboration – and joy.
Photo: Vlad Patru
No space, no problem. Vinklu, led by architect Stefan Pavaluta, took a challenging, slender plot of land and transformed it into a coffee shop known as The Chapel. The sharp triangular prism creates a dramatic vertical presence that instantly catches the eye of anyone passing by. The project is a striking reminder that tight constraints can often spark the most inventive architecture.
Photo: Alexander Severin
IBM’s new NYC flagship designed by Gensler proves that an office built for innovation can actually feel inspiring. Spanning multiple floors, the space brings research, design, and tech teams together in an environment shaped for fast thinking and fluid collaboration. With adaptable work zones, immersive labs, and thoughtful communal areas, the hub reflects IBM’s push toward a more connected, future-focused way of working.
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Photo: Hufton + Crow
No one is surprised that Zaha Hadid Architects took the number one spot with its King Abdullah Financial District Metro Station (KAFD). As part of the Riyadh Metro – the world’s longest automated rail network – the station serves as a central hub linking air travel, metro lines, and local monorail services. Its architecture moves with the flow of visitors: a three-dimensional matrix of sinuous, flowing forms inspired by traffic modeling.
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