a/d/u digest — 6 February 2026

Top 7 architecture news

MAD Architects has unveiled Lishui Airport, a project that has taken 17 years to complete in the mountainous region of southwestern Zhejiang, China. The airport, dubbed "Mountain Bird," is notable for

MVRDV has designed a new archive for the Nederlands Fotomuseum in Rotterdam, which integrates innovative storage solutions with public exhibition spaces. The project is notable for its emphasis on tra

The Trans West African Highway Project aims to enhance connectivity across multiple West African nations by developing a comprehensive road network. This initiative is notable for its potential to sti

RIBA president Chris Williamson has proposed an ambitious vision for a circular city, named the Loop, which would connect northern England, Scotland, and Ireland via a high-speed rail line. This conce

SAVE Britain's Heritage and John McAslan + Partners have submitted alternative plans for London's Liverpool Street station, aiming for a less disruptive approach to the site's redevelopment. This init

Sumayya Vally of Counterspace presents an installation at the inaugural Art Basel Qatar in Doha, honouring lost gathering spaces across the Muslim world. The installation is part of a broader explorat

The master plan and reference design for Bradfield City’s First Land Release has been unveiled, aiming to create a sustainable, mixed-use precinct that reflects the local community and cultural herita