a/d/u digest — 5 May 2026

Top 7 architecture news

Sany Irootech Towers / SOM

SOM's design for the Sany Irootech Towers in Guangzhou features a pair of diagrid structures that hover over a landscaped plaza, emphasising seismic resilience and flexible interior spaces. The projec

Meitu Cube Visual Arts Center / OPEN Architecture

The Meitu Cube Visual Arts Center in Xiamen, designed by OPEN Architecture, presents a cubic volume that integrates a complex spatial and programmatic system, serving as a cultural platform for Meitu

Oriente Green Campus / KPF and Saraiva+Associados

KPF and Saraiva+Associados have transformed an unfinished shopping mall in Moscavide into the Oriente Green Campus, a workspace block featuring green terraces and courtyards. This adaptive reuse proje

LKR Innovation House / VELUX

The LKR Innovation House in Østbirk is a transformation of a 30-year-old timber warehouse into a 14,000-square-meter innovation hub for nearly 500 employees, emphasising reuse and human-centered desig

Old Wenatchee Jail Plaza

Plans are underway to restore and expand the Old Wenatchee Jail building into a vibrant mixed-use public plaza, enhancing the site's community value. The project aims to transform a historical structu

Los Lavaderos Cultural Center / Módulo Arquitectos + AMD Arquitectos

Módulo Arquitectos and AMD Arquitectos have designed the Los Lavaderos Cultural Center in Zaratán, characterised by its innovative use of brick weaving that integrates the building into its landscape.

Elin Pelin Town Centre Renewal / Squareone Atelier

Squareone Atelier's proposal for the Elin Pelin Town Centre Renewal transforms the civic square into a vibrant landscape that prioritises movement, memory, and everyday use. By integrating the ground