a/d/u digest — 17 March 2026

Top 7 architecture news

PAM Transformation / Hennebery Eddy and Vinci Hamp

The transformation of the Portland Art Museum by Hennebery Eddy and Vinci Hamp revitalises this cultural icon, enhancing its connection to the community through thoughtful design and modern amenities.

Malpensa Hospital / Zaha Hadid Architects

Zaha Hadid Architects has provided updates on the Malpensa Hospital project in Milan, showcasing a design that integrates advanced healthcare facilities with a focus on patient experience and operatio

Silk Road Friendship Park Riverside Restaurant / Tsinghua University SuPu Studio + Guangzhou Box Architecture

The Riverside Restaurant at Silk Road Friendship Park, designed by Tsinghua University SuPu Studio and Guangzhou Box Architecture, integrates ecological principles with Silk Road cultural elements thr

Campus of the Physics and Mathematics School of Novosibirsk State University

The Campus of the Physics and Mathematics School at Novosibirsk State University is designed to foster a collaborative educational environment, integrating advanced technology with innovative architec

World's Longest Urban Escalator

Chongqing has unveiled the world's longest urban escalator, designed to enhance connectivity in the city's hilly terrain while promoting public transport use. This significant infrastructure project a

Buzzi Heritage Cultural Center / Carlo Ratti Associati

Carlo Ratti Associati has unveiled plans for the Buzzi Heritage Cultural Center, a digitally fabricated structure featuring a reinforced concrete truss that will house Buzzi's historical archive and s

The Glasshouse Theater / Blight Rayner Architecture + Snøhetta

The Glasshouse Theater, designed by Blight Rayner Architecture in partnership with Snøhetta, features a rippling glass façade and accommodates 1,500 seats, making it the largest performing arts centre