a/d/u digest — 7 August 2026

Top 7 architecture news

Micro-Ecosystems

South Korea's architectural response to high-density living features innovative mixed-use developments that effectively utilise urban land by vertically stacking diverse functions, including residenti

Arctowski Station / Kuryłowicz + Architects

Kuryłowicz + Architects is nearing completion of the Arctowski Station, a timber research facility designed to accommodate 28 researchers in Antarctica. The three-pronged structure features a prefabri

Beijing Named World Capital of Architecture 2029

Beijing has been designated as the World Capital of Architecture for 2029 by UNESCO and the International Union of Architects, a title awarded every three years to a city that hosts architecture-focus

Factory of the Future / HDR

HDR's Factory of the Future at Western Sydney University transforms a challenging site into an innovative learning environment focused on robotics, digital fabrication, and advanced manufacturing. The

Triangulated Steel Lattice Gateway / Mias Architects

Mias Architects has reinterpreted the entrance to Barcelona's logistics park as an architectural threshold, employing a triangulated steel lattice to frame the dynamic movement of people and vehicles.

Building the East China Sea Civic and Cultural Center / He Li Dao Design

He Li Dao Design's East China Sea Civic and Cultural Center features an open layout with perforated aluminium ribbon façades, creating a compact and layered sports space. The project aims to enhance c

Fly Protein Factory / Gru.a Arquitetos

Gru.a Arquitetos has designed a factory in Cachoeira de Macacu centred around the life cycle of black soldier fly larvae, integrating ecological principles into its operational framework. This innovat