Lina Bo Bardi's First China Exhibition and GXN's Reclaimed Materials Community Space: Weekly Architecture Roundup
This week’s updates in architecture highlight initiatives centered on community, culture, and accessibility. According to the NCARB 2026 report, aspiring architects in 2025 included 49% people of color and 47% women. In Argentina, Pelli Clarke & Partners finished the Lola Mora Cultural Center, a net-zero energy facility that brings together six sculptures by Lola Mora. Meanwhile, in Shanghai, the Power Station of Art is showcasing 'The Poetics of Survival', honoring Lina Bo Bardi. Heatherwick Studio introduced a redesign for The Belvedere in Louisville, while OMA and Y.A. Studio completed 730 Stanyan in San Francisco. In Sydney, Atlassian Central has become the tallest hybrid timber tower globally. Aldar announced the Marsa Al Saadiyat coastal project in Abu Dhabi, expected to accommodate over 58,000 residents.
Key facts
- NCARB 2026 report: people of color 49% of aspiring architects, women 47%, vs 21% and 28% in general architect population.
- Pelli Clarke & Partners completed Lola Mora Cultural Center in San Salvador de Jujuy, Argentina, net-zero energy, reuniting six marble sculptures.
- Power Station of Art in Shanghai hosts 'The Poetics of Survival', first Lina Bo Bardi exhibition in China, curated by Renato Anelli, designed by OPEN Architecture.
- Graham Foundation awarded 45 new grants for architectural ideas.
- Heatherwick Studio redesigns The Belvedere in Louisville, Kentucky, into a greener urban park.
- OMA and Y.A. Studio completed 730 Stanyan, 160-unit affordable housing in San Francisco.
- Ukrainian pavilion at 2027 Venice Architecture Biennale, 'Pool of Questions', addresses housing for displaced people.
- GXN's Waterfront Neighbourhood Space opened in July 2026 on Ookwemin Minising, Toronto, using reclaimed materials.
- Atlassian Central in Sydney reached full height, becoming world's tallest hybrid timber tower at over 180 meters.
- Aldar unveiled Marsa Al Saadiyat, final phase of Saadiyat Island master plan, with AED 100 billion value.
Entities
Artists
- Lina Bo Bardi
- Lola Mora
- César Pelli
- Renato Anelli
- Jason Long
- Reyyan Dogan
Institutions
- NCARB
- Pelli Clarke & Partners
- Power Station of Art
- OPEN Architecture
- Graham Foundation
- Heatherwick Studio
- OMA
- Y.A. Studio
- GXN
- Ha/f Climate Design
- AKT II
- Arcana Materials
- Ukrainian Pavilion
- Venice Architecture Biennale
- Dexus
- Atlassian
- Aldar
- Etihad Rail
- ArchDaily
Locations
- Argentina
- San Salvador de Jujuy
- Andes
- Shanghai
- China
- Louisville
- Kentucky
- Ohio River
- San Francisco
- Ookwemin Minising
- Toronto
- Biidaasige Park
- Sydney
- Australia
- Milwaukee
- Abu Dhabi
- Saadiyat Island
- Saadiyat Cultural District