a/d/u digest — 4 August 2026

Top 7 architecture news

The Martin Residential Building / OMA

Designed by OMA, The Martin consists of four interlocking volumes characterised by a layered, permeable facade and continuous balconies, contributing to the transformation of the former Bijlmerbajes p

Shenzhen Natural History Museum / 3XN + B+H Architects + ZHUBO Design

The Shenzhen Natural History Museum, one of the largest natural history museums globally and the largest in southern China, showcases a unique architectural design that integrates with its natural sur

7 Public Project Firms Architects To Watch in 2026

The article highlights seven architectural firms poised to influence public projects in 2026, emphasising their role in catalysing social change rather than merely serving as gathering spaces. These f

Great Green Wall

The Great Green Wall initiative represents a large-scale reforestation effort aimed at combating desertification in Africa and China, creating wildlife corridors that connect fragmented ecosystems. Th

Sea of Time – TOHOKU / ATTA + Tatsuo Miyajima

ATTA and Tatsuo Miyajima's "Sea of Time – TOHOKU" is a poignant installation that reflects on collective memory and the passage of time, integrating art and architecture in a meaningful dialogue with

The Vertical Playgarden / Studio KRAFT

Studio KRAFT's Vertical Playgarden transforms the courtyard of Bajza Street Primary School in Budapest into a multifunctional space for over 500 children, moving beyond its previous use as a simple sp

The Vertical Playgarden / Studio KRAFT

The Vertical Playgarden, located in the courtyard of Bajza Street Primary School in Budapest, transforms a previously underutilised sports area into a multifunctional space for over 500 children. The