a/d/u digest — 28 October 2026

Top 7 architecture news

Hii Morin Local Centre / Novaya Zemlya

The Hii Morin Local Centre in Sotonikovo, designed by Novaya Zemlya, is a multifunctional public space that addresses the social infrastructure deficit in the Ulan-Ude agglomeration, featuring areas f

Riymar Towers / JSWD

JSWD has been selected to design the Riymar Towers, a landmark residential complex in Riyadh, drawing inspiration from the Tuwaiq mountain range and local architectural traditions. The project aims to

Heinz Architectural Center Renovation / AD—WO

AD—WO has been commissioned to reimagine the Heinz Architectural Center at Pittsburgh's Carnegie Museum of Art, aiming to transform it into a contemporary facility that integrates exhibitions, collect

Sunshine Coast Airport Terminal Redevelopment / Populous: Fentress Studios

The Sunshine Coast Airport's $170 million Terminal Redevelopment Project is marked by the installation of approximately 30 tonnes of mass timber, making it Australia's first engineered timber airport

Luminous Viewpoint / Ryue Nishizawa

Ryue Nishizawa's Luminous Viewpoint is a striking orange cone that serves as an observation deck within a large recycling complex on Shikoku Island. This innovative structure not only enhances the sit

UMG Campus / Atelier Oficina de Arquitectura

The UMG Campus in Antigua Guatemala, developed by Atelier Oficina de Arquitectura, addresses the challenge of integrating traditional colonial architecture with a large-scale institutional complex. Th

KAI Water Culture House / Kengo Kuma & Associates, Cornelius Vöge Atelier for Architecture, Vilhelm Lauritzen Architects

KAI Water Culture House, designed by Kengo Kuma & Associates in collaboration with Cornelius Vöge Atelier for Architecture and Vilhelm Lauritzen Architects, is set to open on December 5, 2026, featuri