a/d/u digest — 9 June 2026

Top 7 architecture news

Pingshan Primary School Reconstruction / East-West Architecture

East-West Architecture's reconstruction of Pingshan Primary School in Shenzhen employs the concept of a "bridge" to connect the school with its natural surroundings, creating a new space for children

Obama Presidential Center

The Obama Presidential Center in Chicago is designed to serve as a hub for community engagement, featuring a museum, library, and public spaces that reflect the values of the Obama presidency. Current

Hangzhou Prism / OMA

OMA has completed the Hangzhou Prism, a large-scale mixed-use development in the Future Tech City district, featuring residential units, a hotel, offices, commercial spaces, and public amenities withi

The Century of Gehry / Frank Gehry

The Serralves Museum in Porto will host a retrospective exhibition titled "The Century of Gehry" from June 12 to December 20, 2026, showcasing the architect's significant contributions to postmodern a

Residential Building in Nanterre / AQMA

AQMA's residential building in Nanterre integrates 43 social housing units with flexible workspaces, situated at the entrance of the Les Groues district near La Défense and the Grand Paris Express sta

Hulen (The Cave) / PAX Architects

PAX Architects has proposed a cave-like visitor centre named Hulen, designed to blend seamlessly into the steep landscape overlooking Jølstravatnet in western Norway, covering 1,500 square metres. The

Aguilar Square / vora + Toni Riba

Vora and Toni Riba's design for Aguilar Square revitalises the urban space through a focus on community engagement and environmental sustainability, featuring a flexible layout that accommodates vario