a/d/u digest — 13 April 2026

Top 6 architecture news

IFPE / VIB Architecture

VIB Architecture's IFPE in Évreux is designed to harmonise with the surrounding landscape, creating a seamless connection between the built environment and nature. The project aims to enhance educatio

Getty Center Modernization

The Getty Center in Los Angeles will undergo its largest modernization since its opening in 1997, with a temporary closure from March 15, 2027, to spring 2028 to facilitate the extensive works. The in

Triumphal Arch / Harrison Design

The Trump administration has unveiled updated designs for a proposed triumphal arch by Harrison Design, intended to be situated on an undeveloped traffic circle across the Potomac River from the Linco

Elevated Infrastructure and Public Space: Reclaiming the Ground Below

The article discusses the implications of elevated infrastructure on urban spaces, highlighting how the areas beneath flyovers and viaducts can become valuable public spaces rather than neglected left

The New Era of Japanese Design in Architecture

Japan's emerging architectural landscape is characterised by a synthesis of innovation, tradition, and site-responsive thinking, shaping a more intelligent design future. This distinctive approach emp

Fondation Daniel & Nina Carasso / Husos and Elii

The new branch of Fondation Daniel & Nina Carasso in Madrid is an adaptive-reuse project that transforms a former metalworks site into a mixed-program venue, featuring timber as a key material. This i