Adrian Vance is an architecture and urban development correspondent for Muzdro. He specializes in reporting on major international architectural commissions, skyscraper design, and the impact of new developments on cityscapes worldwide.
Collected Works · 20 Articles
Parc Beaufort, a 14-story office-to-residential conversion at 140 West 57th Street in Midtown Manhattan, is underway. The project will create 47 luxury condominium units with amenities including a roo
A 1929 office building at 509 Madison Avenue in Midtown is set for a major transformation into a 96-room luxury hotel, adding nine new floors.
Montreal's Griffintown welcomes Recess Thermal Station, a new bathhouse by Future Simple Studio offering a 75-minute communal sauna and hydrotherapy circuit with Aesop products.
Sydney's new Fish Market, designed by 3XN Architects, opens January 2026 on Blackwattle Bay, featuring a 20,000 sqm timber roof and public promenade.
Eight major architectural projects, including skyscrapers, cultural centers, and sports stadiums, are set to transform urban landscapes across the U.S. in 2026.
Norman Jaffe's iconic 1971 Osofsky House on Shelter Island, New York, is back on the market. New photographs reveal the modernist beach home's sculptural design, continuous materials, and seamless int
Alberton's Rivers Edge Steakhouse pavilion earned the highest architectural honor from Montana AIA, recognized for its open-air design, river views, and sustainable timber construction. The popular ve
San Francisco city officials approved plans for an 820-foot, 67-story skyscraper at 10 South Van Ness Avenue, set to become the city's third-tallest building. It will include 1,019 homes, 89 affordabl
A new residence in Manhattan Beach, California, redefines coastal living with an innovative design featuring a central courtyard, maximizing views, and achieving 40% greater energy efficiency than con
The 860-foot residential skyscraper at 262 Fifth Avenue in NoMad, Manhattan, is nearing completion with its facade almost finished. The 56-story tower will offer 26 luxury condominium units and is exp
February saw major changes in Bay Area development, including taller towers in Berkeley, a cultural shift for San Francisco's Warfield Building, and a potential redevelopment of Hillsdale Mall into ne
A 64-story residential skyscraper, Link Apartments 8 Carlisle, is rapidly rising in Manhattan's Financial District, featuring 462 units and luxury amenities.
Monolith Lodge, a luxury residence designed by Pyxis Nautica and built by Hello Wood, is set to open in Dobogókő, Hungary, in 2025. The 105-square-meter project emphasizes integration with its forest
Zaha Hadid Architects has designed the new Malpensa Hospital in Italy, featuring multi-level gardens and a modular structure to serve one million residents.
In 2025, architecture underwent a major shift towards sustainability, embracing circularity, biomaterials, and carbon-conscious design. The industry is prioritizing material reuse, innovative living m
Alexandra Hagen, CEO of White Arkitekter, will step down in 2026. She reflects on her career, overcoming skepticism as a young woman, championing gender equality, and driving the firm's commitment to
MVRDV's Pujiang Platform, a new earth-covered timber pavilion, has opened in China, offering stunning views and sustainable design as a beacon for eco-conscious development.
A stone-clad home in Scotland's Outer Hebrides, Caochan na Creige, has won the RIBA House of the Year 2025 award for its seamless blend with the rugged landscape and resilience to harsh weather.
Frank Gehry's own Santa Monica home, transformed in 1977 with a $50,000 budget, stands as an early Deconstructivist icon using chain-link fencing and plywood.
Miami's Okan Tower, a 70-story luxury skyscraper, is set to become Florida's tallest building at nearly 908 feet when it opens in 2027. The tulip-shaped tower will feature a Hilton hotel, condos, and