a/d/u digest — 20 August 2026

Top 7 architecture news

Baku Urban District / Zaha Hadid Architects

Zaha Hadid Architects has been selected to design a 198-hectare urban district surrounding the Baku Expo Center, integrating residential spaces within a preserved pine forest area. The project aims to

Baku Expo City / Zaha Hadid Architects

Zaha Hadid Architects' masterplan for Baku Expo City integrates preserved pine forests and street layouts influenced by prevailing winds, creating a harmonious relationship between nature and urban de

1 Elizabeth / JPW Architects and Architectus

1 Elizabeth is a significant civic-scale project in Sydney's CBD that integrates workplace design, transport infrastructure, event spaces, and hospitality around dramatic void spaces. The project aims

Restoration of Donald Judd's Artillery Sheds / Schaum Architects

Schaum Architects has been appointed as the design architect for the restoration of the Artillery Sheds at the Chinati Foundation, originally established by artist Donald Judd as exhibition spaces for

Concordia Square / AR-AR Martínez Arquitectura y Paisaje + María Paula González Bozzi

Concordia Square, situated in the historic La Candelaria neighbourhood, serves as a vital meeting point for students, residents, and tourists, strategically located next to Colegio La Candelaria and t

Lina Bo Bardi's First Exhibition in China and GXN's Reclaimed-Material Community Space

Recent discussions highlight the intersection of architecture with cultural engagement, access, and collective life, featuring Lina Bo Bardi's inaugural exhibition in China and GXN's community space c

Vækerøåsen Pavilion / R21 Arkitekter

R21 Arkitekter's Vækerøåsen Pavilion in Oslo juxtaposes heavy and light materials to create a harmonious structure that integrates with its natural surroundings. The pavilion serves as a multifunction