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As 2026 approaches, a series of long-anticipated architectural projects is moving steadily toward completion. Spread across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, these works range from century-old constructions finally nearing completion to contemporary cultural, civic, and infrastructural buildings shaped by climate goals, urban pressures, and evolving public expectations.

Among the most closely watched are Gaudí’s Sagrada Família in Barcelona, approaching completion after more than 140 years, and the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, set to become the largest institution in the Guggenheim network. Elsewhere, projects such as BIG’s CityWave in Milan and Gelephu International Airport in Bhutan explore architecture’s role egional identity, while Snøhetta’s Shanghai Grand Opera House and BIG’s Suzhou Museum of Contemporary Art reconsider how cultural buildings engage with their cities.

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10 Most Anticipated Projects of 2026

CityWave by BIG Takes Shape in Milan with One of Europe’s Largest Urban Arches

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi by Frank Gehry Enters Final Phase of Construction

Snøhetta’s Shanghai Grand Opera House Nears Completion

Gelephu International Airport: BIG’s Take on Sustainable Aviation and Bhutanese Heritage

BIG’s King Toronto Residences Rising as a Pixelated Hilltop in the City’s Skyline

BIG’s Suzhou Museum of Contemporary Art Nears Completion with “Materialism” Exhibition

Sagrada Família Officially Becomes World’s Tallest Church

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