a/d/u digest — 5 August 2026

Top 7 architecture news

Shenzhen Bay Culture Square / MAD

MAD's Shenzhen Bay Culture Square, completed in 2020, encompasses a 188,000 m² exhibition hall and public park, strategically located along the waterfront in the Nanshan District. The project, which s

National Geographic Museum Expansion

The $300 million expansion of the National Geographic Museum in Washington, D.C. transforms the headquarters into a larger, more accessible destination, enhancing visitor experience through improved f

Musée des Augustins Entrance / Aires Mateus

Aires Mateus has designed a new ticket hall for the Musée des Augustins in Toulouse, a sophisticated addition that enhances the visitor experience while respecting the historical context of the centur

CMM (H)Office / Gets Architects

CMM (H)Office serves as a hybrid headquarters for a telecommunications and security company, integrating workspace, warehouse, and residential functions into a cohesive design that prioritises flexibi

Fruit-Shaped Bus Stops

Oversized fruit-shaped bus stops along Nagasaki's coastal highway transform the experience of waiting for public transport into a playful interaction with the environment. These whimsical structures n

Redbridge School / ARX Portugal

ARX Portugal's design for Redbridge School in Lisbon juxtaposes two distinct building typologies, creating a dialogue between traditional and contemporary architectural forms. The project aims to enha

UCAD Dakar Student Housing / Hardel Le Bihan Architectes

The UCAD Dakar Student Housing project, designed by Hardel Le Bihan Architectes in collaboration with local firms, aims to accommodate an additional 10,000 students at Cheikh Anta Diop University thro