🌏 Global South and Asia: A Growing Hub for Architectural Opportunities ArchDaily's recently published list of the 25 Most Anticipated Projects of 2025 highlights a fascinating trend: 56% of these projects are located in the Global South and Asia. Of these, nearly 20% are in China alone, continuing its well-established leadership in large-scale architectural developments. What’s more interesting, however, is the increasing prominence of other regions in Asia and the Global South, such as Cambodia, Albania, and Australia. These markets represent a growing segment of global project work, signaling exciting opportunities for architectural firms willing to expand their international reach. For large firms, this raises an important question: What’s your plan for engaging with these emerging markets? ➡️ Firms with established international strategies can leverage their global experience to expand into new regions, fostering partnerships and exploring untapped opportunities. ➡️ Firms without a robust international presence risk missing out on these dynamic markets, where urbanization, cultural investment, and infrastructure development are accelerating at unprecedented rates. Our Recommendation: Large architecture firms should evaluate or refine their international strategies. The Global South and Asia are not only driving significant architectural activity—they’re shaping the future of our industry. Investing in these regions is not just about diversifying portfolios; it’s about positioning for long-term relevance and growth. 🌟 The rise of nontraditional markets is an opportunity to redefine what global architecture can achieve. Is your firm ready to meet the challenge? https://loom.ly/3YzwQCs #GlobalArchitecture #EmergingMarkets #Architects #AECInnovation Foster + Partners MAD architects Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) Diller Scofidio + Renfro Snøhetta Frank Gehry Populous KENGO KUMA & ASSOCIATES Sou Fujimoto Atelier Paris Studio Gang David Chipperfield Architects Shigeru Ban Architects Architecture Research Office KLEIHUES + SCHUWERK GESELLSCHAFT VON ARCHITEKTEN MBH
