a/d/u digest — 20 July 2026

Top 7 architecture news

Edifício de Programas Públicos da Fundação Bienal de Diriyah / Ariel André-GOLEM

The Edifício de Programas Públicos da Fundação Bienal de Diriyah, designed by Ariel André-GOLEM, serves as a permanent venue for the Diriyah Biennale Foundation's diverse public programmes, including

Marisfrolg Fashion Campus

The Marisfrolg Fashion Campus in Shenzhen's Longhua District is a 190,400-square-meter development that features flowing forms inspired by natural elements, creating an organic connection with the lan

Escola Cantonal de Limmattal / PENZISBETTINI Architekten

PENZISBETTINI Architekten's expansion of the Escola Cantonal de Limmattal introduces new facilities including an auditorium, sports gyms, science classrooms, and a cafeteria, designed as "pearls on a

Limmattal Cantonal School / PENZISBETTINI Architekten

The new extensions to the Limmattal Cantonal School include an auditorium, sports halls, science classrooms, and a canteen, designed as "pearls on a string" that vary in height and step towards the st

Urban Egg Mixed Use Facility / U.GA Architects

U.GA Architects' Urban Egg in Busan's Jeonpo-dong transforms a historically industrial alley into a vibrant mixed-use facility, creating a spatial 'crevice' that bridges past and present. The project

Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi / Mecanoo

Mecanoo's design for the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi presents a geological landscape that reflects the earth's natural processes and biodiversity. The project aims to create an immersive experien

Stratford Sphere Redevelopment / Squire & Partners

Squire & Partners has unveiled plans for a mixed-use cultural and residential quarter on the site previously designated for Populous's Sphere venue in Stratford, East London, featuring 3,700 residenti