a/d/u digest — 7 April 2026

Top 7 architecture news

Curly Cube / People's Architecture Office

Curly Cube is a modular public art installation located along Shanghai's Huangpu River, featuring a seamless, curvilinear form made from tensile membranes over lightweight frames. The design, inspired

Sanya Lanshan Hotel Complex / Yanjian Architecture

Yanjian Architecture's Sanya Lanshan Hotel Complex employs precise geometric language to transition the space from "hidden in the mountains" to "dialoguing with the mountains." The project aims to har

Parc de la Villette Urban Farm / Bernard Tschumi

Parc de la Villette in Paris has unveiled a new urban farm and rewilded landscapes as part of a significant transformation aimed at enhancing biodiversity and climate resilience within the 55.5-hectar

Imported Futures

Albania is experiencing a significant urban transformation, marked by ambitious architectural projects aimed at redefining its national image and enhancing its position within regional and internation

US Embassy Design Selection / SHoP Architects, Weiss/Manfredi, Ennead Architects

Twelve architecture studios, including SHoP Architects, Weiss/Manfredi, and Ennead Architects, have been selected by the US Department of State Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations to design diplom

Improvement of the Kudepsta River Embankment

The project focuses on the enhancement of the Kudepsta River embankment in Sochi, aiming to create a vibrant public space that integrates natural landscapes with recreational areas. This initiative is

Auditorium and Open-Air Amphitheater Domaine de Bayssan / K Architectures

K Architectures has designed an auditorium and open-air amphitheater at Domaine de Bayssan, integrating the structures into the natural landscape while providing versatile performance spaces. The proj