The Strand at the American Conservatory Theater. Photo © Bruce Damonte
These museums and performing arts centers by Rem Koolhaas, Bureau V, MAD, Thomas Phifer and Partners, Zaha Hadid, SOM, Renzo Piano, Tado Ando, and Carme Pinós earned their places in our year-end roundup.
Scroll through the slideshow to see images of our top picks, and click each project’s name to read the article for more information on the architects’ inspiration, process, and specifications.