a/d/u digest — 18 September 2026
Top 7 architecture news
The first phase of the Nodeul Island transformation introduces new riverside spaces designed by Heatherwick Studio, enhancing public access and interaction with the Han River. This project aims to cre
The Asmara Heritage Project documents the architectural significance of Eritrea's capital, which became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2017 as "Asmara: A Modernist African City." The city's unique ar
Foster + Partners has unveiled plans to redesign an under-construction research building originally designed by Scott Brownrigg in Oxford, which includes the demolition of part of the already complete
THINK TANK architecture has transformed a former RATP industrial building into the US Métro Bizot Sports Centre, consolidating various sports activities into a single location. The project revitalises
Hongqiao Qianwan Incity MEGA, designed by Lead8, is a 256,000-square-metre urban retail complex that redefines the shopping experience in Shanghai by engaging with its historic context along Suzhou Cr
The new library in the Valentino Cultural District of Turin is designed to serve as a vibrant community hub, integrating modern architectural elements with the historical context of the area. The proj
NBBJ's Shanghai Technology Investment Building integrates multiple "boxes" that shift, twist, and stretch to create a village-like atmosphere, effectively reducing the perceived scale of the developme