a/d/u digest — 9 April 2026

Top 7 architecture news

Masdar City

Masdar City serves as a case study for sustainable urban development, highlighting the importance of collaboration and creativity alongside technological advancements in the construction industry. The

Keppel Tower / NBBJ

NBBJ's Keppel Tower features an extended curtain wall that doubles as an outdoor shading canopy, creating a protective "cloak" that enhances the user experience with nature. The design aims to integra

Écosystème D / Snøhetta and Santer Vanhoof

Écosystème D is an energy hub and engineering workspace in Dunkirk featuring a faceted roof that encircles a central courtyard, designed by Snøhetta and Santer Vanhoof. The building is equipped with 1

NOT A HOTEL / BIG

BIG's first completed project in Japan, NOT A HOTEL, comprises three villas embedded within the landscape, presenting a unique architectural contradiction. The design integrates seamlessly with its to

Chaka Salt Lake Tourist Railway Station / THAD SUP Atelier

Chaka Salt Lake Tourist Railway Station serves as a landmark for the scenic area in Wulan County, featuring a prefabricated steel and membrane structure that enhances the tourism experience. The desig

Line 5 Eglinton / Arcadis

The 19-kilometre Line 5 Eglinton metro line has opened in Toronto, featuring 15 underground stations that integrate into the urban landscape of Midtown. Despite facing delays and negotiations among va

Burny Multifunctional Complex

The development of the Burny Multifunctional Complex in Vladivostok aims to create a vibrant urban environment that integrates residential, commercial, and recreational spaces. This project is signifi