100 Years After Gaudí

Celebrating Gaudí while exploring architecture's evolving future

Author

Yagmur Baydır
June 12, 2026

Dear PA Reader,

As 2026 marks the centenary of Antoni Gaudí’s passing, this issue places a special focus on the architect whose ideas continue to shape contemporary design. Through explorations of natural geometries, mathematical principles, and expressive maximalism, we revisit how Gaudí transformed architecture into a living dialogue between structure, nature, and imagination. A century later, his influence extends far beyond Barcelona, inspiring architects to push the boundaries of form, craft, and innovation.

This week’s stories also explore architecture, innovation, heritage, and urban transformation. In Tirana, Zaha Hadid Architects unveiled The Nest and The Cascades, while Herzog & de Meuron reimagined the city’s Palace of Congresses. Meanwhile, Penn Station’s renewal advances under PAU, HNTB, and HOK, signaling a major transformation of one of the world’s busiest transit gateways.

Completing this edition are 15 architecture and design documentaries and a design-focused guide to Mexico City ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening match.

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Marking Gaudí’s Centenary: How Nature and Mathematics Shaped Antoni Gaudí’s Architecture

Zaha Hadid Architects Brings Bold Geometry to Tirana with The Nest and The Cascades

Gaudí Year 2026: How Antoni Gaudí Turned Maximalism into an Architectural Revolution

Barcelona Beyond Gaudí: 100 Years After the Architect Who Changed Architecture Forever

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Penn Station Renewal Moves Forward as PAU, HNTB, and HOK Lead New Design Vision

15 Architecture & Design Documentaries That Will Change How You See the Built World

Herzog & de Meuron Design a New Vision for Tirana’s Palace of Congresses

48 Hours in Mexico City for Opening Match: FIFA World Cup 2026