Architectural domes are experiencing a renaissance. This roundup highlights 10 recently completed buildings that showcase the resurgence of dome architecture, a form with roots stretching back millennia. From the iconic Pantheon in Rome to contemporary designs, domes have captivated architects and the public alike.
The Enduring Appeal of Domes
Domes have a storied history, with Richard Buckminster Fuller's geodesic dome patent in 1954 marking a modern milestone. The form's popularity waned in recent decades but is now seeing a revival, as evidenced by these innovative projects.
Featured Projects
- Play Pavilion, UK, by Peter Cook
- A geodesic dome tops this vibrant structure, part of the Serpentine Gallery's summer pavilion series.
- Ground, South Korea, by Tadao Ando
- A concrete dome creates a cave-like gallery for Antony Gormley's sculptures.
- HATA, USA, by Anastasiya Dudik
- A futuristic holiday home in the California desert, inspired by organic forms.
- Blue Ocean Dome, Japan, by Shigeru Ban
- Constructed for Expo 2025 Osaka, this pavilion features three domes made from sustainable materials.
- West Bund Dome Art Center, China, by Schmidt Hammer Lassen
- An adaptive reuse project transforming a cement factory into a cultural venue.
- Wisdome Stockholm, Sweden, by Elding Oscarson
- A timber dome housing an immersive 3D experience at a technology museum.
- Apple The Exchange TRX, Malaysia, by Foster + Partners
- A glass dome blending square and round geometries for an Apple Store.
- Twisted Brick Shell Library, China, by HCCH Studio
- A pavilion with two hemispheres connected by a twisting wall.
- Intuit Dome, USA, by AECOM
- A sports arena with a dome resembling a basketball net.
- MSG Sphere Las Vegas, USA, by Populous
- A dome-shaped entertainment venue with a massive LED screen exterior.
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