a/d/u digest — 16 September 2026

Top 7 architecture news

VISTA Science Experience Center / STUDIO MAKS

VISTA is a new visitor and science center designed by Studio MAKS in collaboration with Bollinger + Grohmann, emerging from the park landscape of the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA)

Four Forts and Seven Forts Unit J41404-05 Kindergarten / gad

Gad's design for the J41404-05 Kindergarten features a three-dimensional park layout that disperses building volume and connects spaces through elevated corridors, creating an engaging educational env

San Quentin Learning Center / Schmidt Hammer Lassen

The San Quentin Learning Center has been awarded the title of Best Government/Public Building in California by ENR West, recognising its innovative design and functional integration within the correct

Trinity College’s Lawson Centre for Sustainability / Mecanoo

Mecanoo's Lawson Centre for Sustainability at Trinity College Dublin has officially opened, providing a dedicated space for research and education focused on sustainability and environmental issues. T

Entenwerder Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge / gmp Architekten

The Entenwerder Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge in Hamburg, designed by gmp Architekten, addresses a critical infrastructure gap by connecting the eastern gateway of the city with surrounding areas. Thi

Roig Arena Park / Gustavo Marina Paisajistas

Gustavo Marina Paisajistas' Roig Arena Park in Valencia serves as a multifunctional space that bridges the gap between event-driven activities and everyday life. The design integrates natural elements

Battersea Power Station Redevelopment / Studio Egret West

Studio Egret West has submitted plans for the final phases of the Battersea Power Station redevelopment, revising the earlier masterplan by Rafael Viñoly for this iconic riverside site. The proposed c