a/d/u digest — 6 August 2026

Top 5 architecture news

Grand Paris Express

The Grand Paris Express project encompasses 200 kilometres of new automated metro lines, featuring 68 architect-designed stations and four new orbital lines, with phased delivery scheduled between 202

Kinetic Canopy / Carlo Ratti Associati

Carlo Ratti Associati has unveiled a kinetic canopy designed to transform the historic courtyard of AGO Modena throughout the year, featuring a folding structure that adapts to seasonal changes. This

Bihailou Art Village / MVRDV

MVRDV's Bihailou Art Village is a cultural and commercial centre currently under construction in Shenzhen, designed as a vertical interpretation of a village. The project integrates independent functi

Whitney Museum of American Art / Renzo Piano

The Whitney Museum of American Art, designed by Renzo Piano and opened in 2015, addresses the evolving needs of the institution with a structure that balances contemporary design with functionality. W

Invisible infrastructures of water / Cierto Estudio, h3o architects, Metrònom

The collaborative project "Plou Prou?" by Cierto Estudio, h3o architects, and Metrònom investigates the hidden water infrastructures in Barcelona, aiming to raise awareness about their significance th