a/d/u digest — 29 October 2026

Top 6 architecture news

Neuer Kanzlerplatz / JSWD

JSWD's Neuer Kanzlerplatz integrates a new high-rise office complex with existing structures in Bonn, characterised by a façade of cream-white concrete and glass that creates a cohesive visual identit

Water Culture House / Kengo Kuma & Associates

The KAI Water Culture House, designed by Kengo Kuma & Associates in collaboration with Cornelius Vöge Atelier for Architecture and Vilhelm Lauritzen Architects, will open on December 5, 2026, in Papir

Al Rayyan Bank

The Al Rayyan Bank project features a high-performance octagonal structure characterised by interlocking geometric forms that integrate regional characteristics with universal design principles. This

Umodzi Epicentre Community Center / Kamuna Design Studio

The Umodzi Epicentre Community Center, located in Vubwi District, serves as a vital hub for education, training, and care, supporting over 26,000 individuals across 126 villages. Constructed with loca

MIAA - Iberian Museum of Archaeology and Art / Carrilho da Graça Arquitectos

The Iberian Museum of Archaeology and Art, designed by Carrilho da Graça Arquitectos, is situated in Abrantes, a city historically significant for its strategic location and landscape transitions. The

Hetao Alpha / RSHP

RSHP has completed the Hetao Alpha skyscraper in Shenzhen, a 45-storey office building characterised by its striking butterfly layout, featuring two angled wings connected by a central core. This inno