Iconic Building
Buildings that define their contexts through distinctive design, cultural significance, or innovative approaches to urban space.
sukchulmok and BRBB Architects Turn Their Own 1974 Seoul Brick House into a Hybrid Studio-Home
A 195-square-meter renovation in Myeongnyun-dong preserves the red brick streetscape while carving out a sculptural live-work interior.
835 High Street Residential Building by Carr: A New Benchmark in Medium-Density Housing
835 High Street by Carr blends rhythmic façade grids, biophilic design, premium materials, and spacious interiors, creating iconic medium-density residential architecture.
Perelman Performing Arts Center by REX Architecture: A New Cultural Beacon in New York City
The Perelman Performing Arts Center in NYC features translucent marble, flexible theaters, immersive acoustics, and innovative design, redefining cultural and performance experiences.
Emblem Building by Hamonic + Masson & Associés: A Landmark of Mixed-Use Urban Innovation in Lille
The Emblem Building in Lille blends curved mixed-use design, offices, residential units, and sustainable landscaping, creating a modern, connected urban landmark.
135 King Street: A Heritage-Inspired Commercial Landmark in Sydney
135 King Street by Studio.SC features a heritage-inspired sandstone façade, warm technology-integrated interiors, and a dynamic lobby enhancing Sydney CBD’s commercial vibrancy.
Lighthouse Building by 3XN: Iconic Waterfront Living in Aarhus
The Lighthouse Building by 3XN is a waterfront mixed-use development in Aarhus, combining residential, social, and public spaces with iconic design.
Piranesian Headquarters & Coastal Park: BIG’s LEAPP-Driven Landmark in Copenhagen
BIG’s Piranesian HQ blends innovative low-carbon concrete, cascading terraces, and a coastal park to create a sustainable, sculptural workspace in Copenhagen.
360 N Green Office Building by Gensler: A New Icon of Workplace Design in Chicago’s Fulton Market
A sustainable 24-story office tower by Gensler in Chicago’s Fulton Market, blending modern design, wellness-focused spaces, and structural expressionism.
CITIC International Building in Shenzhen by gmp Architects: Iconic Sustainable Office Tower
The CITIC International Building in Shenzhen by gmp Architects is a 258m sustainable office tower featuring sky gardens, terraces, and public amenities.
190 South LaSalle Lobby Renovation with Amphitheater by Norman Kelley
190 South LaSalle lobby renovation by Norman Kelley features a brass and marble amphitheater with immersive audio, seating, café, and postmodern design.
Renovation of Somekh Building by SHISUO Design Office: Preserving Heritage on the Bund, Shanghai
The Somekh Building renovation by SHISUO Design Office preserves Shanghai’s heritage, blending historic details with modern interventions for adaptive cultural reuse.
Architecture Classics: The Copan Building by Oscar Niemeyer
The Copan Building by Oscar Niemeyer is São Paulo’s iconic S-shaped landmark, blending modernist curves, residential units, and urban architectural innovation.
