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The Taipei Performing Arts Center's Globe Playhouse is likened to a planet "docking" into the building by OMA

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OMA's extraordinary performing arts center is ready for showtime

Following 10 years of construction, OMA's ambitious Taipei Performing Arts Center has now finally been completed. The eye-catching building takes the form of a large cube, with three bulging theaters protruding out from it.

The first phase of ReefLine is expected to be completed in December, 2021

Architecture

Ambitious reef and underwater park to feature staircase for snorkelers

OMA has unveiled plans for an ambitious underwater project located just off the coast of Miami Beach. Named ReefLine, it's conceived as an artificial reef and snorkeling attraction, and will reach a total length of 7 miles.

The 11th Street Bridge Park is expected to begin construction in 2021

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Washington DC bridge will be a walk in the park

Visitors to Washington DC will soon be able to stroll through a sizable new park that spans the Anacostia River. The 11th Street Bridge Park will offer green space, viewing points, and educational areas, with some sustainable technology planned too.

The 12-story department store is situated in Gwanggyo, a town just south of South Korea's capital Seoul

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Multifaceted glazing bulges out of OMA's remarkable department store

With its eye-catching glazing bulging out of a stone facade, the remarkable Galleria in Gwanggyo is one of the most striking buildings we've seen in some time. Designed by OMA, the department store was recently completed in Gwanggyo, South Korea.

The Greenpoint Landing project is being developed by Brookfield Properties and is due to begin construction in August

Architecture

Pair of "dancing" towers to rise in NYC

The construction of two unusual-looking residential towers is set to begin in Brooklyn, New York City, in August this year. Designed by OMA, the buildings are likened to dancing partners by the firm and feature a striking blocky design that's meant to maximize views.

The Toranomon Hills Business Tower is designed by German architect Christoph Ingenhoven

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Elevated park to create Tokyo enclave

A new enclave in Tokyo, Japan, will soon offer places to live, work and relax, as well as act as a gateway to the rest of the city. Added to the existing tower at Toranomon Hills will be three more towers and integrated transported facilities, all linked by an elevated park.

First opened in 1907, the KaDeWe is continental Europe's largest department store

Architecture

Europe's largest department store will be split into four

Rotterdam's OMA has been given the nod to extensively renovate Berlin's famous Kaufhaus des Westens (KaDeWe) department store. The firm will mostly focus on modernizing the interior by splitting it into four sections, but a distinctive new glass roof will also be added.

The Nhow Amsterdam RAI hotel will be the tallest hotel in the Benelux countries of Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg when completed

Architecture

Netherlands' largest hotel will be twisted OMA creation

The winner of a tender for a major new hotel development in Amsterdam has been announced. It will be based at the Amsterdam RAI exhibition and conference center. Designed by OMA, the Nhow Amsterdam RAI hotel is designed to be an attraction in itself and will have a striking twisted design.

OMA has won a competition to design the new Axel Springer building (Image: OMA)

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OMA's "open valley" building wins Axel Springer tender

A design by international architecture firm OMA has been selected for the new Axel Springer media center in Berlin. The design is aimed at encouraging collaborative working in a digital age.