a/d/u digest — 30 October 2026

Top 6 architecture news

Westerpark West / MVRDV

MVRDV's Westerpark West masterplan has transformed a previously isolated office complex into a vibrant neighbourhood featuring 15 architecturally diverse residential buildings, designed with abundant

Novéo / Taillandier Architectes Associés

Taillandier Architectes Associés presents Novéo, a development featuring a KLEY serviced residence and 117 housing units, including affordable and social rental options, across four buildings in Borde

Photography Studio as Local Infrastructure / ArchTank

Following severe flood damage, a long-standing local photo studio in Japan has been reconstructed as a contemporary civic space that integrates a café, observatory, and retail functions. The project r

Zi Museum Cluster / Büro Ziyu Zhuang

Büro Ziyu Zhuang has designed the Zi Museum Cluster in Xianning, Hubei Province, by integrating four cultural buildings into the meadow landscape near Zishan Lake, creating a harmonious relationship b

World Cities Day 2026

On October 31, World Cities Day 2026 will focus on "Regenerating the City: Adequate Housing for All," highlighting the importance of urban regeneration in improving access to adequate housing. The eve

Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity / Herzog & de Meuron and Field Operations

Herzog & de Meuron and Field Operations have unveiled master plan designs for the Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity, featuring galleries interconnected by a bridge within a repurposed 1960s wareho