a/d/u digest — 5 October 2026

Top 5 architecture news

La Tour Commune / Vincent Lavergne + Atelier WOA

La Tour Commune, located in the Masséna-Bruneseau sector of Paris, is a 50-meter high-rise designed by Vincent Lavergne Architecture Urbanisme and Atelier WOA, featuring 220 student residences and com

Museum Vonk / Studio Marco Vermeulen

Museum Vonk, designed by Studio Marco Vermeulen, features pigmented lime plaster and hempcrete facades, serving as a hands-on exploration of 10,000 years of regional history. Positioned on a former dr

Casa Coração / FORM

Casa Coração, designed by FORM, is a cultural centre in São Paulo that transforms a historic colonial building into a multifunctional space for artistic expression, featuring a gallery, bar, and perfo

Hongling Middle School Shixia Campus / Tumushi Architects

The intervention at Hongling Middle School Shixia Campus, part of Shenzhen's "8+1 New Campus Initiative," represents a significant expansion project aimed at redefining educational environments in hig

Amherst College Student Center & Dining Commons / Herzog & de Meuron + Sasaki

The new Student Center & Dining Commons at Amherst College, designed by Herzog & de Meuron and Sasaki, aims to enhance student life by fostering community and well-being through a strategically locate