a/d/u digest — 22 May 2026

Top 7 architecture news

Penn Station Overhaul / Penn Transformation Partners

The redevelopment of New York's Penn Station has progressed with the selection of Penn Transformation Partners as the master developer, marking a significant step towards modernising the nation's busi

Museum of Digital Art

Dubai has announced the launch of the region's first dedicated Museum of Digital Art (MODA) within the expansion of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), aimed at becoming a cultural anchor

Newcastle Foreshore Transformation

The final stage of Newcastle's 30-year foreshore transformation will deliver approximately 1,000 homes alongside a major mixed-use program that includes accommodation, commercial, retail, and public s

RIVUS / UNStudio

UNStudio, in collaboration with Felixx Landscape Architects and Planners, is transforming the former Carbochim industrial site along the Someș River into RIVUS, a large-scale mixed-use district, with

Thistle Data Center Campus / Gensler

Gensler has unveiled designs for the Thistle Data Center Campus in Phoenix, featuring a weathering steel facade that aims to make a meaningful civic contribution in its industrial context. Planned for

National Medal of Honor Museum

The National Medal of Honor Museum features an exhibit hall that appears to hover 12.1 m (40 ft) above ground, symbolising the honour and service of military personnel. This innovative design aims to

Christo and Jeanne-Claude Center for Contemporary Art

The Christo and Jeanne-Claude Center for Contemporary Art in Gabrovo aims to transform the former Textile Technical School into a vibrant cultural hub, reflecting the bold artistic practice of its nam