World's Most Unique Architectural Projects: Highlights from Dezeen Awards 2020

Andaz Mayakoba Resort, Riviera Maya, MexicoThis exotic resort town in the eastern portion of Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula offers white-sand beaches and scenic ruins—but step one foot in the lobby of the Andaz Mayakoba and you’ll be in for a jaw-dropping sight. Designed by renowned architect and Costa Rican native Ronald Zürcher, the lobby is draped with striking sculptural beams and features an open plan with a large, circular lake-like feature and oculus (a circular opening in the cen

Princess Juliana International AirportThis beautiful airport sits right next to Maho Beach on the island of St. Martin. Since the runway is so close to the water, the planes have to land at a very low altitude, creating a breathtaking view for the passengers about to land on the island. Many tourists enjoy sitting on the beach and watching the planes come in right over their heads. These are the airports with the scariest landings in the world. Queenstown AirportQueenstown Airport is located in

The Village of Dolls in JapanWhat’s the only thing that could make an abandoned village creepier than it already is? Replacing its inhabitants with hundreds of terrifying, life-sized dolls in their likenesses. That’s exactly what happened in Nagoro, a small village in the Shikoku, Japan, where a local artist’s eerie effigies linger by the side of the road, occupy empty classrooms, and even appear to be doing road work. Consider visiting one of these “dangerous” coun