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This Week in Architecture: Housing Initiative, Competition Shortlists, New Projects

This week's architectural news highlights a new European housing initiative, competition shortlists for projects in Paris and Portland, and new designs in Dubai and Oxford.

The "Right to Housing!" initiative seeks signatures for affordable, sustainable housing in the EU, focusing on existing buildings. Google's Thompson Center redevelopment in Chicago aims to integrate the landmark into city life. The African Futures Institute in Accra completed its new headquarters.

Landmark projects include MAD Architects' Lucas Museum in Los Angeles and Mecanoo/RDHA's Lawson Centre in Toronto. Spain's new Valencia Central Station design was selected, and BIG opened Madrid's temporary Macondo Park.

Five teams are shortlisted for the Musée Picasso renovation in Paris, including a new sculpture garden and exhibition wing. The winner will be announced in January 2027.

BIG and Studio Egret West are among three teams shortlisted for Portland Waterfront Park's transformation. The project focuses on river access and ecological restoration.

SOM designed Dubai Holding's circular headquarters with a suspended structure and garden terraces, incorporating energy efficiency.

Foster + Partners' Ellison Institute in Oxford reuses existing structures for research facilities, creating a unified environment for collaboration.

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