a/d/u digest — 15 June 2026

Top 7 architecture news

Ren Li Cultural Center / Local Studio

Local Studio's Ren Li Cultural Center addresses land and cost constraints while exploring the balance between multifunctionality and temporal usage within its design. The project aims to deliver a cos

Al Hussein Bin Abdullah II International Stadium

Jordan has commenced preliminary excavation and site preparation for the Al Hussein Bin Abdullah II International Stadium, which will be the largest stadium in the country upon completion in 2029. Thi

PLAT ASIA Community Hub / PLAT ASIA

The PLAT ASIA community hub in Beijing utilises box-like frames to integrate fitness, dining, and play around a central sunken courtyard, creating a vibrant social space. This design approach aims to

Nieuw Bergen / MVRDV

MVRDV's Nieuw Bergen is a residential complex in Eindhoven featuring a cluster of seven buildings with angular, grass-covered rooftops, comprising 237 homes including luxury penthouses. The design int

Olympia Transformation / Heatherwick Studio and SPPARC

Heatherwick Studio and SPPARC have unveiled the first phase of the transformation of Olympia, a historic exhibition complex, into a mixed-use cultural destination, featuring a new public canopy that e

Olympia transformed / Heatherwick Studio

Heatherwick Studio has revitalised the Olympia site in London, creating a new cultural district that integrates performance spaces, galleries, and public areas within a historic context. The project a

FIFA Fan Festival / Populous

Populous has designed the FIFA Fan Festival in Kansas City, transforming the south lawn of the National WWI Museum and Memorial into a lively gathering space that embodies the spirit of the city for t