The Spanish studio was chosen from a competition shortlist of formidable—and arguably bigger name—contenders including David Chipperfield Architects and Diller Scofidio + Renfro.

Three woman, all of whom formerly worked for Adjaye Associates, detailed instances of sexual harassment, which the architect has denied.

Dubai-based developer Damac acquired the property, site of one of the deadliest structural failures in U.S. history, in 2022 for $120 million.

Amid the mixers and the mingling, A’23 provided a platform to address issues within the architecture profession and recognize built achievements.