Herzog & de Meuron to Expand Tirana’s Palace of Congresses with Multifunctional Tower
Herzog & de Meuron won the international competition to renovate and extend the Palace of Congresses in Tirana, Albania. The…
News
Architectural News: Global Headlines, Project Updates & Industry Shifts
ArchUp delivers trusted architectural news and in-depth updates on the global built environment. From newly revealed projects and firm expansions to construction breakthroughs, sustainability regulations, and design awards, we cover the moments that matter in practice, policy, and production.
Our editors publish breaking news alongside curated analysis of competitions, trends in architecture, and innovation in materials. ArchUp also monitors planning reforms, research collaborations, and shifts in cultural institutions—all within an open-access, bilingual framework.
To suggest news leads or partner with us on coverage, reach out here. For an overview of our editorial values and contributors, visit Editors or About ArchUp.
PAU and HOK Reveal Redesigned Vision for Penn Station Renovation
Architecture studio PAU and lead collaborator HOK designed a major renovation for New York’s Penn Station to address the facility’s…
Azteca Stadium Reopens Following Infrastructure Upgrades for FIFA World Cup 2026
Azteca Stadium in Mexico City recently reopened its doors to host international football following an extensive renovation program. The project…
Zaha Hadid Architects Unveils New Residential Developments in Tirana
Zaha Hadid Architects revealed designs for Nest and Cascades, a dual-site housing and hospitality development in Tirana, Albania. The project…
RSHP Completes Giant Convention Centre and Exhibition Spine in Zhengzhou
British architecture studio RSHP completed the Central China International Convention and Exhibition Centre in Zhengzhou, China, featuring sixteen exhibition halls…
Obama Presidential Center Opens in Chicago’s Jackson Park
The Obama Presidential Center officially opened its doors in Chicago’s Jackson Park, establishing a 19.3-acre campus on the city’s South…
MVRDV Completes La Vallée Verte Residential Development in Bordeaux
MVRDV completed La Vallée Verte, a residential development that transforms a former military and industrial site into a green urban…
Bristol Approves Retrofit of Grade II-Listed Canons Wharf
Bristol City Council recently granted planning permission for the comprehensive retrofit of Canons Wharf, a 35-year-old Postmodern landmark on the…
LEGO Recreates Gaudí’s Sagrada Família in Record-Breaking 12,060-Piece Set
LEGO announced the largest set in its history this week, revealing a 12,060-piece recreation of Barcelona’s Sagrada Família as part…
UNS Completes Renovation of Valkhof Museum in Nijmegen
The Valkhof Museum in Nijmegen reopened to the public on June 6, 2026, following an extensive architecture renovation led by…
Henning Larsen Reveals Plans for Mixed-Use Neighborhood Atop Toronto Railyard
Henning Larsen revealed the design for Toronto Rail Yards, a mixed-use neighborhood situated above an active railyard in Toronto’s Fashion…
Palma and Taller TO Win Competition for New MAC Panamá
Mexico City offices Palma and Taller TO won an international design competition to create a new home for the Museum…
BIG Unveils EVE Music Hall in the Slavonian Landscape
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) and Marko Pipunić revealed the design for EVE Music Hall as construction nears completion in eastern…
Zaha Hadid Architects Reveals Low-Carbon Residential and Hotel Wings in Tirana
Zaha Hadid Architects designed the Nest and Cascades developments for the Kodra e Diellit community in the southern hillsides of…
AI Platforms Reshape Early Architectural Design Workflows
Artificial intelligence now enters architectural practice through generative design platforms that convert short text descriptions into preliminary floor plans and…
Hodder + Partners Proposes 38-Storey Student Tower for Manchester’s Sister District
Hodder + Partners submitted proposals to Manchester City Council for a 38-storey student accommodation development within the Sister innovation district….
TO and Palma reveal climatic infrastructure for Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Panamá
Mexico City-based studios TO and Palma won a competition to design the extension of the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de…
Restored Arsenale Warehouses House New Biennale Historical Archive
La Biennale di Venezia recently unveiled the new headquarters for its Historical Archive – International Center for Research on Contemporary…
Nest Chapel Reorganizes Private Landscape Through Sinuous Concrete Forms
Felipe Caboclo Arquitectura completed a 10-square-metre religious space on a residential property in São Paulo, Brazil, in 2024. The project,…
LANZA Atelier Completes Undulating Brick Pavilion for Serpentine
Mexico City-based studio LANZA atelier completed the 2026 Serpentine Pavilion in London’s Kensington Gardens ahead of its scheduled opening on…
Nine Architects Reveals Open Book Design for New Taipei City Library
Nine Architects recently revealed the design for the New Taipei City Library Second Main Branch, an eight-story cultural facility planned…
