a/d/u digest — 16 June 2026

Top 7 architecture news

Building on the Moon / NASA

NASA's new phased plan for establishing a Moon Base focuses on creating autonomous, site-adaptive structures to support permanent human habitation on the lunar surface. This shift in architectural str

National Tennis Centre / Populous

The National Tennis Centre, designed by Populous, will serve as Saudi Arabia's future home for international tennis, featuring state-of-the-art facilities and a capacity to host major tournaments. Thi

Eva and Marc Besen Centre / Kerstin Thompson Architects

The Eva and Marc Besen Centre, located adjacent to the TarraWarra Museum of Art, serves as a new cultural hub designed to accommodate a variety of activities and experiences. This purpose-built facili

Bingen Town Hall / Schaudt Architekten BDA

Schaudt Architekten BDA's design for Bingen Town Hall emphasises sustainability and community engagement, featuring a modern architectural language that integrates with its urban context. The project

Shamballa / WASP and Olfattiva

Research / Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Timber Observation Tower

The Timber Observation Tower in Kola Bay showcases intricate timber joinery that minimises the use of metal fasteners, highlighting wood's potential for creating durable architecture in harsh climates

Associação Paralisia Cerebral de Odemira / Filipe Xavier Oliveira

The project for the Associação de Paralisia Cerebral de Odemira features an L-shaped building that creates a secure and private outdoor courtyard, transforming a previously disruptive site into a scul