a/d/u digest — 3 July 2026

Top 7 architecture news

Shenzhen Xinghe WORLD / AECOM

AECOM's Shenzhen Xinghe WORLD features a pair of 369-metre twin towers that integrate urban density with natural landscapes, creating a new economic and cultural hub. The project aims to redefine the

New University on the Site of Walmart Headquarters / BIG

BIG's latest proposal envisions a boundary-less campus on the site of a former Walmart headquarters, designed to connect the community and explore innovative models of higher education. The project ai

Mexican Football Federation High-Performance Center (CAR) / Gensler

The Mexican Football Federation's reimagined High-Performance Center (CAR) sets a new global standard, optimising operations, wellness, and athletic performance. Designed to inspire pride and strength

Hospital of the Future / Carlo Ratti and Park Associati

The Hospital of the Future in Brescia, designed by Carlo Ratti and Park Associati, features a kilometer-long garden ring, glazed wings, and a hybrid timber structure that integrates nature into the he

Spedali Civili Hospital Campus Redesign / CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati and Park Associati

Healthcare / Brescia, Italy

Sharjah Architecture Triennial / Vyjayanthi Rao

The third edition of the Sharjah Architecture Triennial, titled "Architecture Otherwise: Building Civic Infrastructure for Collective Futures," will run from November 14, 2026, to April 14, 2027, feat