a/d/u digest — 27 August 2026

Top 7 architecture news

Campus Deleers / SMAK Architects

Campus Deleers, designed by SMAK Architects, is Europe's first building to integrate education and urban production, transforming a former industrial brownfield along Brussels' canal into a vibrant mi

The Plank Factory / Luca Fontana

Luca Fontana's transformation of a timber factory in Stanley Park into a walkable roofscape reimagines mass timber manufacturing as an engaging public space. This innovative design integrates the fact

Extension of the Bendlerblock / Sauerbruch Hutton

Sauerbruch Hutton's extension of the Bendlerblock for the Federal Ministry of Defence in Berlin integrates contemporary architectural language with the historical context of the site, enhancing functi

Arte Abierto / Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos

Arte Abierto Baja, designed by Sordo Madaleno at Ánima Village, introduces an open-air public art gallery that facilitates a dialogue between Mexican and international artists and the landscape of Baj

Media Library / Antonio Virga

Antonio Virga's design for the Media Library in Saint-Mandé establishes a new civic identity through its innovative architectural approach and integration with the urban fabric. The project aims to en

FVAI / FVAI

The new arch bridge in Puçol, designed by FVAI, showcases a contemporary approach to infrastructure, integrating aesthetic appeal with functional design. This project is significant for its innovative

City Tower One / Pelli Clarke & Partners

City Tower One is a 358-meter-tall mixed-use skyscraper in Dubai, designed by Pelli Clarke & Partners, featuring 93 stories and 608 residential units. Completed in June 2026, the tower enhances the sk