a/d/u digest — 21 May 2026

Top 7 architecture news

Gallery at the heart of Changfeng mixed-use development opens to the public / Foster + Partners

Foster + Partners has unveiled a new gallery at the centre of the Changfeng mixed-use development in Shanghai, designed to enhance community engagement through art and culture. The gallery's opening m

Daylight Award 2026 / Atelier Bow-Wow

Atelier Bow-Wow's Momoyo Kaijima and Yoshiharu Tsukamoto have been recognised with the 2026 Daylight Award for their work on how daylight influences shared spaces and daily life. The award, presented

Shanghai Bao Yugang Experimental School

The Shanghai Bao Yugang Experimental School features a design centred around the concept of "interface," employing elevated structures and interlocking elements to create a multi-layered spatial exper

Transformation of Central Workshop / Schmidt Hammer Lassen

Schmidt Hammer Lassen has been appointed to transform the historic Central Workshop in Copenhagen's Jernbanebyen, aiming to preserve its industrial heritage while integrating modern functionality. The

Ray Phoenix / Johnston Marklee and Lamar Johnson Collaborative

Ray Phoenix is a new 26-storey residential tower in Phoenix's Roosevelt Row Arts District, featuring a pixelated metal façade and comprising 401 rental apartments alongside retail and cultural spaces.

How Yasmeen Lari Turns Survival into Shared Wisdom through Reparative Design / Yasmeen Lari

Pakistani architect Yasmeen Lari employs bamboo, earth, and community knowledge in her humanitarian practice to create a model for climate resilience that emphasises shared wisdom and reparative desig