a/d/u digest — 26 May 2026

Top 7 architecture news

JIC Jingan Center / Nikken Sekkei

Nikken Sekkei's JIC Jingan Center in Shanghai integrates office, retail, and public spaces within a cohesive urban environment, characterised by its innovative design and sustainability features. The

Basel Office Building / Herzog & de Meuron

Herzog & de Meuron's new office building in Basel is designed as a vertical park within a single, enclosed multi-storey structure, fostering an inspiring and community-oriented workplace. The project

AR Public Awards 2026 Finalists / The Architectural Review

The Architectural Review has announced the finalists for the AR Public Awards 2026, recognising public space projects that enhance collective life and civic dimensions in cities. This year's selection

Museum of Contemporary Art of Panama / Palma + Taller TO

Palma + Taller TO has been selected to design the new Museum of Contemporary Art of Panama, following an international competition aimed at enhancing the cultural infrastructure of the city. The proje

Community Hub / Stefano Boeri Architetti

Stefano Boeri Architetti plans to transform the historic Deposit delle Vittorie depot in Rome's Della Vittoria neighbourhood into a greenery-covered community hub, following approval from the Rome Cit

FIFA World Cup 2026 Stadiums

The FIFA World Cup 2026 will feature stadiums across 16 host cities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, accommodating 48 national teams for the first time in the tournament's history. This editi

Bioparque Pantanal / Ohtake

Bioparque Pantanal, designed by Ohtake, serves as a technological icon and research hub, highlighting the world's most significant system of lakes and lagoons. Its striking zinc-clad façade and innova