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This month's cultural projects highlight innovative museums, performing arts centers, and libraries in Asia, Europe, and across the U.S. that challenge convention.

The cultural center and winner of l'Équerre d'argent—France’s most esteemed architecture award—gets up close and personal with its neighbors in a dense historic town in the south of France.

In a post-occupancy visit, Atelier Oslo and Lundhagem’s public library, which stayed open during Covid, is clearly a popular amenity.

Located in the city of Porto-Vecchio, this scalloped cultural center circumvents existing cork oaks olive trees and granite boulders.

Preserving the best of Mies, the collaborating Dutch and American firms have revived this '70s masterpiece for 21^st century users.

The architects endeavor to serve the needs of the dense city while considering rising temperatures and respecting the character of the historic harbor.

The daring viaduct over the Los Angeles River, designed by Michael Maltzan Architecture, has become an instant L.A. icon.

Part of the city's ongoing L.A. River revitalization efforts, a bridge connects two previously separated neighborhoods, affording cyclists and pedestrians views of the enhanced natural landscape.

Eduardo Souto de Moura and META bring a modern convention center to the historic Belgian city of Bruges.