a/d/u digest — 24 February 2026

Top 7 architecture news

The final piece of the central tower of Barcelona's Sagrada Familia has been installed, achieving a height of 172.5 metres and marking a significant milestone in the completion of this iconic structur

Sanjay Puri Architects has designed a sprawling brick-clad university building in Indore, featuring an open auditorium formed of stepped terraces that reference traditional Indian stepped wells. This

The Centro Presidencial Zviad Gamsakhurdia in Zugdidi serves as a multifunctional civic and educational centre, setting a precedent for regional cultural renewal and decentralisation in Georgia. The d

The new Footscray Hospital, designed by COX Architecture and BLP, exemplifies best practice in health design through its emphasis on light, space, and amenity, creating a welcoming environment for pat

Multistudio has designed a pair of white towers for Central Station in Downtown Phoenix, which serve as a mixed-use development aimed at exemplifying multimodal urban integration. The project is posit

B.L.U.E. has designed the Anaya Ideal Country Hotel in Guangzhou, drawing inspiration from local architectural traditions, particularly the "arcade" style, and employing a "lower living, upper dwellin

Three projects by BDP and two by Studio MUTT have been shortlisted for the 2026 RIBA North West Awards, highlighting the firm’s significant contributions to the region's architectural landscape. This