a/d/u digest — 23 October 2026

Top 7 architecture news

Shenzhen Luohu Yulong District Urban Design / Shenzhen Urban Planning Institute + Aedas + Lei Ao + Shenzhen Comprehensive Transportation Municipal Institute

The urban design for the Luohu Yulong District in Shenzhen, developed by a consortium including Shenzhen Urban Planning Institute and Aedas, focuses on creating a vibrant urban environment that integr

Shenzhen Bay MixC Phase II / Ippolito Fleitz Group

Shenzhen Bay MixC Phase II, developed by China Resources Land, represents a paradigm shift in retail architecture by integrating experience, connectivity, and urban integration into its design. This n

Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen Renovation / Mecanoo

Mecanoo has released new images of the renovation project for the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, which includes a new wing, restoration of existing premises, and a landscape redesign to enhance circul

Anselm Kiefer Pavilion / David Chipperfield Architects

The Anselm Kiefer Pavilion, designed by David Chipperfield Architects, provides a dedicated space for the artist's large-scale painting "Schwarze Flocken," integrating a sculptural form with bush-hamm

Two Projects in Paris Win the European Collective Housing Award

Recent housing projects in Paris have been recognised for their innovative approaches to collective living, combining various apartment sizes with access to gardens and outdoor spaces while utilising

Has Tesla really made a flying car?

The latest episode of Dezeen Weekly discusses Tesla's innovations, including the potential development of a flying car, and its implications for the future of transportation. The conversation highligh

World Trade Center Yerevan / Foster + Partners

Foster + Partners has designed a pair of skyscrapers connected by three garden bridges, which will serve as the focal point of the World Trade Center Yerevan development. One tower will accommodate of