From Foster + Partners’ striking New York City skyscraper to a residence inspired by a rediscovered Frank Lloyd Wright design, we’ve rounded up the most notable American architecture projects featured on Dezeen as part of our 2025 review.

Louis Vuitton Flagship Luggage Scaffolding, Louis Vuitton, New York

More of a temporary installation than a lasting structure, the distinctive scaffolding for Louis Vuitton’s Midtown Manhattan flagship renovation caught the eyes—and sparked debate—among readers.

Serving both as practical concealment and creative marketing, the scaffolding mimicked the appearance of the brand’s iconic luggage. Each of the 840 rivets was engraved with the Louis Vuitton wordmark, and the largest handle weighed an impressive 5,000 pounds.

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270 Park Avenue by Foster + Partners, New York

The most prominent skyscraper news in the US this year was the completion of Foster + Partners’ 270 Park Avenue in New York City, serving as the new headquarters for JPMorgan Chase.

Standing at 1,388 feet (423.1 metres), its large columns rise from recessed entry facades, dramatically reshaping the New York skyline. The building’s stepped-back silhouette nods to early 20th-century towers, while its striking diagrid and massive bulkhead host light shows that illuminate the tower’s crown.

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Riverrock by Sarah Dykstra, Ohio

This Ohio home, featuring angular forms and varied river rock walls, was built and owned by general contractor Sarah Dykstra. She asserted that it was the “final Usonian home” designed by the legendary Frank Lloyd Wright.

The project attracted widespread attention from both the architectural field and Wright enthusiasts, though it was not without controversy. The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation stated the house was “derivative” and could not be directly attributed to Wright himself.

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Big Sur House by Field Architecture, California

This coastal residence was one of the year’s most admired homes. Field Architecture positioned it across both sides of a cypress-lined ravine, connecting the volumes with a glass-encased bridge.

The design incorporates facades of quarried limestone and slender roofs that extend beyond the walls. Multiple courtyards and pools are integrated into the layout, enhancing the home’s relationship with its natural surroundings.

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CLT House by nArchitects, New York

This understated two-storey retreat in Upstate New York is clad in untreated cedar and designed as a family getaway immersed in nature.

Walls, floors, and roofs are constructed with cross-laminated timber, lending the house its name. The timber remains exposed inside, complemented by bold elements like a vivid green staircase that adds vibrancy to the interiors.

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Sixth and Guadalupe by Gensler, Texas

This “trapezoidal” skyscraper in Austin briefly held the title of the city’s tallest building before being surpassed by KPF’s Waterline tower, as Austin’s skyline continues to evolve rapidly.

The building features a semi-transparent aluminium base and two broad, glass-clad volumes offering sweeping views for both office and residential spaces.

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