a/d/u digest — 27 October 2026

Top 7 architecture news

Welcome Hall at the Kenneth C. Griffin Museum of Science and Industry / Robert A.M. Stern Architects

Robert A.M. Stern Architects has unveiled plans for a new Welcome Hall at the Kenneth C. Griffin Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, featuring the reopening of the historic North Portico as a y

Zi Museum Cluster / Büro Ziyu Zhuang

Büro Ziyu Zhuang has designed the Zi Museum in Xianning, integrating four cultural buildings, including a viewing tower and a rammed-earth workshop, into the surrounding parkland to create a harmoniou

Powerhouse Stadium / Heatherwick Studio

Heatherwick Studio is employing one million century-old bricks in the construction of Birmingham City's new Powerhouse stadium, showcasing a commitment to circular construction and material reuse. Thi

Maximilian Stadium

The proposal for Maximilian Stadium features a lightweight, adaptable "big tent" design that aims to meet future demands while maintaining the historical significance of the venue and enhancing its pa

La Métropolitaine / Ignacio Prego Architectures and Thibaud Babled Architectures

The second edition of the European Collective Housing Award recognised La Métropolitaine by Ignacio Prego Architectures and Thibaud Babled Architectures for new construction, alongside Atelier Téqui A

Ismaili Center / Farshid Moussavi

The Ismaili Center in Houston, designed by Farshid Moussavi, reinterprets Islamic design principles through a focus on geometry, climate-responsive elements, and expansive civic spaces. This cultural

Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is a monumental engineering project that raises critical questions about water sovereignty and the legacy of colonial-era treaties concerning the Nile. Its construc