a/d/u digest — 22 September 2026

Top 7 architecture news

New York City Borough-Based Jail Program

New York City's Borough-Based Jail Program aims to relocate inmates from Rikers Island into four newly constructed jails in Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and the Bronx, with designs overseen by the New

Trinity College Lawson Centre for Sustainability / Mecanoo + RDHA

The Lawson Centre for Sustainability at Trinity College is a significant capital project that integrates advanced sustainability principles into its academic and residential design. This collaboration

Steel Architectural Awards ASEAN 2026

The Steel Architectural Awards ASEAN 2026 has announced 12 finalist projects from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, selected for their architectural excellence. These projects will advance t

African Futures Institute Headquarters

The African Futures Institute has transformed a former tile warehouse in Accra into a headquarters dedicated to architectural education, research, and public programmes. This project retains the indus

Haikou Workers’ Activity Center / CADG

The Haikou Workers' Activity Center, designed by CADG, embodies the "Tree of Life" concept and functions as an "Ecological Settlement," establishing a new standard for climate-responsive public archit

Itaú Cultural New Headquarters / Estúdio Módulo

Estúdio Módulo's design for the Itaú Cultural New Headquarters in São Paulo features a lightweight, dynamic, and mutable architectural system that adapts to various cultural activities. The project ai

Lucas Museum of Narrative Art / MAD Architects

The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, designed by MAD Architects, features a sculptural, curved silhouette and is set to open on September 22, 2026, following its completion. The 300,000-square-foot faci