a/d/u digest — 20 March 2026

Top 7 architecture news

Grand Mosque / X Architects

X Architects has unveiled plans for the Grand Mosque in Riyadh, featuring a stacked minaret and encompassing prayer halls, public facilities, and planted courtyards across a 21,690-square-metre site.

Shanghai Grand Opera House / Snøhetta

The Shanghai Grand Opera House, designed by Snøhetta, is nearing completion and is poised to become a significant cultural landmark in Shanghai. The project emerged from a winning proposal in a 2017 i

Renzo Barbera Stadium Redevelopment / Populous

Populous is collaborating with Palermo F.C. on the redevelopment of the Renzo Barbera Stadium, aiming to enhance the fan experience and integrate modern amenities within the historic venue. The projec

Forum Deutsche Sprache / HENN

HENN has laid the foundation stone for the Forum Deutsche Sprache, a new cultural institution dedicated to the German language that will serve as a museum, science center, and public meeting place. Th

Plaza Luna Vallenata / Tarq Studio

Tarq Studio's Plaza Luna Vallenata features a large angular roof structure that serves as a focal point for community gatherings and commerce in Valledupar, Colombia. Opened in 2025, this 3,057-square

Deir ez-Zor Heritage Library

The Deir ez-Zor Heritage Library aims to revitalise the historic city of Deir ez-Zor, which has faced extensive destruction due to conflict and natural disasters, by documenting and promoting its buil

LOVE Building / Deanna Van Buren

The LOVE Building, designed by Deanna Van Buren in collaboration with Quinn Evans and Allied Media Projects, embodies principles of justice and belonging through architecture that prioritises care and