a/d/u digest — 18 September 2026

Top 7 architecture news

Nodeul Island Transformation / Heatherwick Studio

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

Asmara Heritage Project

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

Redesign of Scott Brownrigg Research Building / Foster + Partners

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

Paris USMT Bizot Sports Centre / THINK TANK architecture

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 / Lead8

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

New Library

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

Shanghai Technology Investment Building / NBBJ

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