a/d/u digest — 8 October 2026

Top 7 architecture news

4 Social Housing Buildings in Valdecorvos / Díaz y Díaz Arquitectos

Díaz y Díaz Arquitectos has designed four freestanding buildings in Valdecorvos, creating a dialogue between architecture, landscape, and community life to accommodate 74 public housing units. The pro

Heritage as Urban Anchor: Beimen

The North Gate of Taipei, known as Beimen, has transitioned from a historical remnant to a central urban feature, reflecting the city's evolving relationship with its heritage. Recent developments hav

CIMBRA / + atelier

The "CIMBRA" exhibition, designed by + atelier for the UIA World Congress of Architects 2026, utilises a lightweight modular formwork system to create a pavilion that embodies principles of circular e

Cultural Center in Vaison-la-Romaine / Tectoniques

Tectoniques' Cultural Center in Vaison-la-Romaine is situated on former vineyard land and features an inward-looking layout inspired by cloisters, Roman domus, and Provençal agricultural forms. The de

Scenic Architecture Office's "Wave Cube" project at Jin Hai Lake explores the morphological connections between waves and architecture, aiming to integrate dynamic forms into static structures. This i

Space for the Alkar Contemporary Art Collection / estudio Herreros

Estudio Herreros has transformed a former mechanical workshop into a contemporary art museum, creating a 1,300 m² space that includes exhibition galleries, offices, and an amphitheatre while preservin

Ian Potter State Theatre / NH Architecture and Snøhetta

The Ian Potter State Theatre in Melbourne has undergone a significant transformation through a collaboration between NH Architecture and Snøhetta, enhancing its role as a key cultural venue. The resto