a/d/u digest — 12 June 2026

Top 7 architecture news

The Plus Factory / BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group

The Plus, a furniture factory designed by BIG for Norwegian manufacturer Vestre, has been awarded the RIBA International Award for Excellence 2026, recognising its exceptional design quality and innov

STEM University Campus / BIG - Bjarke Ingels Group

BIG has been selected to design a new STEM university campus in Arkansas, featuring three buildings across two city blocks that encompass approximately 422,000 square feet, including green spaces, pub

Tencent Shenzhen Headquarters / NBBJ

NBBJ's design for the Tencent Headquarters in Shenzhen features four towers that resemble a vibrant "living landscape," designed to evoke the growth of vegetation. This innovative approach aims to int

Dynamic Pinheiros / Königsberger Vannucchi Arquitetos Associados

Dynamic Pinheiros is a corporate building designed to cater to specialised services in São Paulo's rapidly evolving Pinheiros neighbourhood, which has become a hub for business, health, leisure, and i

Escola Lew-Tolstoi / AFF architekten

The Lew-Tolstoi School complex in Karlshorst is designed as an independent urban block within a predominantly low-density residential area, anticipating future densification. The urban strategy focuse

IQ Space Berlin / HENN

HENN's IQ Space Berlin is set to become a new global hub for life sciences, featuring innovative workspaces designed to foster collaboration and creativity within the sector. The groundbreaking of thi

Clyde Creek Primary School / Kerstin Thompson Architects

Clyde Creek Primary School is designed as a cluster of buildings centred around a 'civic heart', providing a focal point for gathering, outdoor learning, and play in a new residential suburb in Melbou