a/d/u digest — 29 May 2026

Top 7 architecture news

Tencent Guangzhou Tower / Jean Nouvel

Jean Nouvel's Tencent Guangzhou Tower embodies the concept of a "vertical city," integrating eight core elements that promote humanism within urban environments. The project aims to redefine the relat

Stadium of Life

The 'Stadium of Life' in Maseru is Africa's first FSC-certified timber stadium, designed to integrate football with biodiversity, education, and community development within a low-carbon framework. Th

SOM's Office Development / SOM

SOM's revised office-led development opposite the Barbican in London has been approved despite receiving over 1,800 objections from the public. The project has sparked significant debate regarding its

Atal Sarovar at Rajkot Smart City / INI Design Studio

Atal Sarovar is a rejuvenated urban lake that serves as a flagship project within Rajkot's Smart City initiative, transforming a natural depression into a multifunctional waterbody that incorporates s

Clerestory Garden

Clerestory Garden transforms a limited footprint in Toshima City into a porous building that integrates greenery, daylight, and generous spatial qualities. This project addresses urban compression by

MIXC VILLAGE IP / PILLS

The MIXC VILLAGE, the first premium outlet development by China Resources Group, officially opened on December 28, 2025, in Dongguan's Binhaiwan New District. Designed by PILLS, the project features a

AKFC El Paso Stadium / k-studio

k-studio's redesign of Kallithea FC's El Paso Stadium features a seating capacity of 9,000, integrated public parkland, and a scaffold-like civic facade inspired by local rock formations. The project