a/d/u digest — 13 October 2026

Top 6 architecture news

Volcano-In Visitor Center / PLAT ASIA

The Volcano-In Visitor Center, designed by PLAT ASIA, is situated at the southern edge of the Xilingol Steppe, integrating with the unique volcanic landscape to enhance the visitor experience. Opened

Van Unnik Building Transformation / Mecanoo

Mecanoo's transformation of Utrecht University's Van Unnik building integrates the existing brutalist structure with new educational and social spaces, including a multifunctional pavilion and a centr

Tirana Fountain Plaza / Bjarke Ingels Group

Bjarke Ingels Group has won the competition to design Tirana Fountain Plaza, a mixed-use complex that will be elevated above Rinia Park, incorporating apartments, offices, a hotel, and cultural spaces

Public Square Madre Francesca Cabrini / Ghisellini Architetti

Ghisellini Architetti has reorganised the Public Square Madre Francesca Cabrini to create shaded gathering areas, layered planting, and integrated rainwater systems, enhancing the connection between t

District Six Restitution Housing / Jakupa Architects and Urban Designers

The District Six Restitution Housing Project provides 108 homes for land claimants returning to the heart of Cape Town, drawing inspiration from the historic District Six's intimate streetscapes and v

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi / Frank Gehry

After two decades of development, the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, designed by Frank Gehry, is set to open, featuring 28 galleries and a sculptural exterior defined by ten monumental cones. The inaugural exh