a/d/u digest — 19 October 2026

Top 7 architecture news

Converted Power Stations

A roundup highlights eight decommissioned power stations that have been repurposed, showcasing the potential for adaptive reuse in architecture, with notable examples including the Tate Modern in Lond

Dumas Sea Face Masterplan / INI Design Studio

The Dumas Sea Face Masterplan reimagines Surat's fragmented shoreline into a cohesive and resilient public realm, enhancing the relationship between the city and the Arabian Sea. By addressing accessi

SIMOSE Museum & Auberge / Shigeru Ban Architects

Shigeru Ban Architects has designed the SIMOSE Museum & Auberge, a facility that includes a museum, ten villa-style accommodations, and a restaurant, situated on a 4.6-hectare site facing the Seto Inl

Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen Renovation / Mecanoo

Mecanoo's renovation of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen in Rotterdam has progressed with the approval of the tender, allowing construction consortium J.P. van Eesteren & Dura Vermeer to commence works.

Palais de Justice de Lille / OMA

OMA has completed the Palais de Justice de Lille, a six-sided courthouse featuring a faceted facade adorned with coloured glass, commissioned to accommodate the city's high and district courts. The pr

Yuan Nan Middle School (Luocheng Campus)

The Yuan Nan Middle School in Shanghai's Xuhui District features an innovative design that elevates the sports field to create a "second ground," enhancing the vertical spatial experience within a con

Shanghai Grand Opera House / Snøhetta

The Shanghai Grand Opera House officially opens, serving as a new cultural landmark along the Huangpu River, designed to facilitate artistic exchange and public engagement. The project emphasises move