a/d/u digest — 25 June 2026

Top 7 architecture news

Obama Presidential Center

The completion of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago positions architecture as a vehicle for public memory, reflecting a broader effort to reconsider established frameworks and expand the role o

Al Najd Agricultural City / Foster + Partners

Foster + Partners has unveiled a sustainable masterplan for Al Najd Agricultural City in Oman, focusing on integrating agricultural practices with urban living through innovative design and ecological

Gifu Prefectural Government Building

The Gifu Prefectural Government Building showcases local architectural materials and technologies, creating a distinctive urban landmark that serves as a "showcase" for the city. The project reflects

Wuhan Optics Valley Runjing Park Commercial Renewal / Wei Tu + Da Chuan

The project focuses on revitalising underutilised spaces in Wuhan's Optics Valley through a "settlement-style embedding" approach, responding to the challenges of high-density urban environments. This

Longgang River Blueway / SWA and Hassell

The Longgang River Blueway is an ambitious, multiphase project led by an international consortium of architects, planners, and landscape designers, including SWA and Hassell, aimed at revitalising a d

Xplore Agora School Amsterdam / Studio Ard Hoksbergen

Xplore Agora in Amsterdam North is the first school in the Netherlands designed specifically for the Agora educational model, which eliminates fixed subjects, timetables, and classrooms in favour of a

Fundació Mies van der Rohe Collection Exhibition

The Fundació Mies van der Rohe is showcasing over 500 pieces from its collection, highlighting the significance of modern architecture and design from 11 May to 5 July 2026. This exhibition aims to en