a/d/u digest — 18 June 2026

Top 7 architecture news

2025 FAD Awards Winners / Antonio Gras, Sara Gent

The winners of the 2025 FAD Awards have been announced, showcasing outstanding contributions to architecture and design across various categories. This recognition highlights innovative projects that

Huzhou Academy / GAD

GAD's Huzhou Academy interprets traditional Chinese educational architecture through a contemporary lens, integrating typological translation, structural authenticity, and spatial ambiance within a un

Cable Car Across the Oka River

The proposed cable car project over the Oka River in Nizhny Novgorod aims to enhance connectivity and provide scenic views of the city and its surroundings. This initiative is seen as a significant st

Magnifica Fabbrica / SD Partners

SD Partners has designed the Magnifica Fabbrica, a zero-energy production factory for La Scala, which integrates workshops, rehearsal spaces, and storage adjacent to Milan's Parco della Lambretta. Thi

LIMINA Installation / Garbizu Collar Architecture + KRI

The "LIMINA" installation by Garbizu Collar Architecture and KRI at Chillida Leku in Guipúzcoa serves as a living threshold, merging art and architecture to create a contemplative space that invites i

Kulturtankstelle Velaines / GENS architectes

GENS architectes has designed the Kulturtankstelle in Velaines as a multifunctional cultural hub that integrates community engagement with contemporary architectural practices. The project aims to rev

Umbra Orchard Masterplan / Studio Symbiosis

Studio Symbiosis has developed the Umbra Orchard masterplan, which integrates agricultural practices with urban living, creating a sustainable environment that promotes biodiversity and community enga