7 most anticipated architecture projects of 2024

A mix of boldness and beauty is what defines the architecture of the most anticipated projects of 2024. From one of the largest airports in the world to the completion of the restoration of one of the most important cathedrals in history, this new year promises countless breathtaking architectural works . Below, check out 7 projects scheduled to open in 2024!

1. New MASP building - São Paulo

Scheduled for the second half of the year, the new MASP ( São Paulo Museum of Art) building – designed by the METRO Arquitetos firm – will increase the museum's area by 6,945 m² and will inaugurate 14 new floors of galleries, classrooms, technical reserve, restoration laboratory, restaurant, store and event areas.

2. Restoration of Notre-Dame Cathedral - Paris

Closed to the public since 2019 when a fire destroyed the 19th-century roof , the restoration of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris will be completed and reopened in December this year.

3. Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Village

Studio Gang ’s Populus Hotel is set to become the first carbon-positive hotel in the United States. Set to open later this year in Denver, Colorado, the development, which puts a new spin on “biophilic”-inspired design , strives to combine innovative construction techniques and carefully chosen materials.

5. Grand Egyptian Museum - Cairo, Egypt

One of the most anticipated projects of 2024, the Grand Egyptian Museum will become the largest museum in the world dedicated to a civilization and will house one of humanity's most precious artifacts.

6. Navi Mumbai International Airport, India

In 2018, Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA ) won an international competition to design Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) in India, a crucial infrastructure project for the country's largest city . Operations are expected to begin in December this year.

7. Performing Arts Centre - Queensland, Australia

With its large wavy glass facade, the Performing Arts Centre in Queensland, Australia, designed by Norwegian architecture firm Snøhetta , will offer a versatile and sophisticated space, with a capacity for 1,500 seats , designed for ballet, opera, theater and Broadway musicals.