a/d/u digest — 8 May 2026

Top 7 architecture news

Hengji Tower / Zaha Hadid Architects

Hengji Tower in Hong Kong features a high-precision curved glass façade that resonates with organic forms found in nature, seamlessly integrating with the surrounding public gardens and parks. The des

Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art Renovation / Kengo Kuma & Associates and Field Operations

Kengo Kuma & Associates and Field Operations are set to renovate the Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art, transforming its 15-acre campus with a new museum building and landscape interventions that

Navy SEAL Museum / ZGF Architects

ZGF Architects has unveiled designs for an angular Navy SEAL Museum on San Diego's harbourfront, featuring metallic volumes and strict geometries that reflect contemporary martial qualities. The proje

Qinling Museum / CSADI

The Qinling Museum, located in Shangluo, Shaanxi, is China's first dedicated space for showcasing the natural and cultural heritage of the Qinling Mountains, designed to harmonise with its mountainous

Courthouse Building H / i29 and DP6

i29 and DP6 have transformed a historic 20th-century school in Utrecht into a training institute for the Dutch Judiciary and Public Prosecution Service, preserving the building's original features whi

SoBA

The Huachiao Vibrant Sports Park, known as SoBA, is designed to enhance community engagement through a series of interconnected sports and recreational facilities. The project aims to create a dynamic

Karens Minde Aksen / Schønherr

The landscape architecture project Karens Minde Aksen in Copenhagen has revitalised an elongated green area into a climate-resilient public space that prioritises ecological principles and community e