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Many of Zaha Hadid Architects' most ambitious projects have been located in China. This trend continues with an upcoming development that will take the form of three eye-catching new skyscrapers linked at multiple points by skybridges.

Foster + Partners has completed its third skyscraper in recent weeks. Rising to a height of 206.45 m in New York City, 425 Park Avenue is defined by an eye-catching exterior that puts its bracing on the outside, freeing up floorspace within.

MAD recently completed its first European project – but it certainly won't be its last. The firm has revealed plans for a mixed-use building in Milan, Italy, that's defined by a lush greenery covered facade intersected with polished metal staircases.

SOM has revealed its new headquarters for Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba. Featuring a chunky form meant to resemble a cloud, it will boast some carefully considered sustainability features and will be flexible and future-proof.

WilkinsonEyre – winner of the 2021 Skyscraper Award – recently completed a new skyscraper in Toronto, Canada, which takes the form of two joined towers and is defined by an eye-catching glazed facade that's arranged into a repeating diamond pattern.

SOM's 800 Fulton Market boasts brains and brawn: the tower has high-tech building management systems and sustainability features, while its exterior is defined by X-shaped supports engineered to ensure stability in harsh winter weather.

C.F. Møller Architects recently completed work on a new Lego Campus in Billund, Denmark, that boasts impressive sustainability features. The building references the toymaker's products with a facade that sports oversized Lego bricks.

Taking its place exceptionally well in the desert landscape, Zaha Hadid's Beeah Headquarters is now finally complete. It combines eye-catching looks with sustainable design features to help keep its occupants comfortable and its energy use low.

Zaha Hadid Architects has completed one of its most stunning designs in some time with the Infinitus Plaza. The project consists of two connected office buildings that are packed with sustainability features and together form the symbol for infinity.

Work is underway on a new office building designed by Zaha Hadid Architects. The project will be covered in greenery and will also boast significant sustainability features, including solar panels and rainwater collection.

The AIA has revealed the best sustainable architecture by firms based in the US for its COTE Top Ten Awards. Highlights include a sustainable renovation of Microsoft's Silicon Valley facility and a solar-powered educational building.

Studio Gang is no stranger to unusual designs and its latest project is another head turner. Named Populous, the mixed-use hotel will boast sustainability features such as solar power and a green roof, and is expected to be completed by 2023.