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Sagrada Familia announces 2026 final completion date

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La Sagrada Familia Foundation has announced that the monumental church in Barcelona is set for completion in 2026, 100 years after the death of its architect Antoni Gaudí. Construction on the Sagrada Familia began in 1882 and was led by Gaudí until his passing in 1926. The current design is based on reconstructed plans and models.

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Sixteen stadiums set to host games at the World Cup 2026

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With the World Cup in Qatar drawing to a close, we look ahead to the 16 stadiums that will host games at the 2026 World Cup in USA, Mexico and Canada. Unlike the Qatar World Cup, where seven out of the eight stadiums were constructed specially for the tournament, all 16 of the 2026 World Cup stadiums are already built.

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Populous unveils plan to revamp horse-racing track in New York

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The white building will be shaded by a cantilevered roof The redevelopment project also extends to the barn and backstretch areas, with the construction of three new dormitories and bicycle-storage sheds to encourage multi-modal travel. Renovated spaces will include an on-site medical facility, recreation hall, track kitchen and gymnasium.

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Page Southerland Page integrates "past and future" at Texas Capitol Complex

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The project was created to "cultivate a stronger sense of community" Currently under construction, Phase 2 utilizes Page's master plans with final architectural designs by HOK. Project credits: Planning/Urban Design: Page (TCCMP) Architect: Master Architect/Engineer: Page, AOR for George HW Bush Building: HKS, Inc., & Elec. (AOR

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The most-read architecture and design stories of 2022

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February – MIT engineers invent plastic that is stronger than steel. Invented by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) chemical engineers, the material is light and mouldable like plastic but has a strength and resistance that is closer to steel. December – Sixteen stadiums set to host games at the World Cup 2026.

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Henning Larsen unveils design for world's largest timber logistics centre

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Trees will provide shaded seating on the roof Expected to be completed by 2026, the Logistics Center West will be built largely from glued laminated timber (glulam) and cross-laminated timber (CLT) along with other biogenic materials. Rainwater from the rooftop will be collected and stored for sustainable reuse around the building.

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Construction start of Sølund by C.F. Møller and Tredje Natur

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The future Sølund is replacing the existing Sølund, and construction is divided into two phases to keep as much as possible of the care homes and a daycare running while construction takes place. Phase one is expected to be completed in 2023 and phase two in 2026. Source by C.F. Image © C.F. Møller and Tredje. Image © C.F.

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