a/d/u digest — 13 March 2026

Top 7 architecture news

Smiljan Radić wins Pritzker Architecture Prize 2026

Chilean architect Smiljan Radić has been awarded the 2026 Pritzker Architecture Prize, recognised for his distinctive buildings that are "immediately recognizable, yet conceptually evasive." Establish

BT Tower Redevelopment / Orms

Orms has been appointed to lead the redevelopment of London's BT Tower into a hotel following its acquisition by MCR Hotels. The project, initially expected to be led by Heatherwick Studio, will prese

Glasshouse Theatre / Blight Rayner Architecture and Snøhetta

The Glasshouse Theatre in Queensland, designed by Blight Rayner Architecture in collaboration with Snøhetta, features an undulating glass facade that envelops a cantilevered first floor, creating a fl

Mons Train Station / Santiago Calatrava

Santiago Calatrava's design for the Mons Train Station presents a monumental bridge that spans the railway lines, serving as a vital connection between the historic city centre and the emerging Grand

Guangzhou Riverside City Design / Aedas

Aedas' latest proposal for the Guangzhou Riverside City Design draws inspiration from the water's rhythmic forms, aiming to rejuvenate the Pearl River shoreline while preserving the industrial charact

New Museum Reopening / OMA

OMA has completed the renovation of the New Museum in New York, enhancing its existing structure while introducing new spaces for exhibitions and public engagement. The project signifies a commitment

Haining Natural Exhibition Center / Sens Architects

The Haining Natural Exhibition Center serves as a multifunctional public building within the Haining International Flower Industry Park, designed to host agricultural exhibitions, industrial activitie