At the start of every week, we highlight some of the most recent news in competition-winning projects, commissions, awards, shortlists, and events on Bustler from the previous week that are worth checking out.

A slew of stunning projects recently won awards or were shortlisted in high-caliber competitions. Here's recap #98 for February 29 - March 4, 2016.

AL_A-designed Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology in Lisbon will open in October

Get a glimpse of Amanda Levete's design for the new Museum of Art, Architecture and Technology that's opening in Lisbon this year.

Built By Women 2016 highlights women-designed projects in D.C., exhibition opening in March

Ladies in the AEC industry were recognized once again in the 2016 Built By Women competition. For 2016, the BxW competition focused on the Washington D.C. area to seek some of the best women-led projects. An exhibition at the National Building Museum is also currently on display. (Pictured: Salt & Pepper House by KUBE architecture)

Top-notch architects win in 2016 AIANY Design Awards 

The AIANY announced the winners for their latest Design Awards, which recognize locally based and designed projects in the categories of Architecture, Interiors, Projects, and Urban Design. (Pictured: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Building by WEISS/MANFREDI)

How would you reimagine NYC’s MetLife Building? These top architects share their winning ideas

Metals in Construction magazine challenged architects to redesign the MetLife Building's facade. The ideas competition incited discussion on the significance of visual identity when it comes to iconic buildings. Six entries shared the $15,000 prize.

A glimpse of the 2016 RIBA London Awards’ stunning shortlist

Another cycle has begun for RIBA's London Regional Awards. Sixty-eight projects have been shortlisted, and based on some of the photos alone, they look no less than stellar. (Pictured: Alphabeta by Studio RHE Ltd)

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