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DETAIL English 1/2012: Concrete, Brick, Stone

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Truly massive, monolithic buildings are becoming something of an object of the past; heat insulation and energy saving regulations have long ensured that multi-layered, insulated wall constructions are now the norm. From the outside, however, these facades do not necessarily appear any less monolithic, as the examples in the next edition demonstrate. The range of materials used covers a broad spectrum, from exposed concrete and brickwork, to thermal insulation composite systems or natural stone.

DETAIL English 6/2011: Roofs

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

More and more people want to live in cities, where space is limited. As a result, architecture grows vertically: new worlds are created on old roofs. Schemes from around the globe show in detail just how attractive these worlds can be, as well as illustrating the form of construction and materials.

DETAIL English 5/2011: Materials and Finishes

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The impression a building makes on its observer is very dependent on the choice of the materials used and the design of the surfaces. Light, shade, texture and patina create an influencial atmosphere for the architect.

DETAIL English 4/2011: Refurbishment

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A hotel in Shanghai revitalizes former docks, a supermarket is transformed into town houses, a textile factory turns into a museum of modern art - refurbishment and reconstruction shows the architect's signature just like a new building.

DETAIL English 3/2011: 'Concept' Shopping

Fri, 20 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

While retail shops in the city centres are fighting for survival, the competing shopping centres are often enjoying more popularity. Tastelessly decorated and filled with the same international chains, these malls deserve a bit of criticism.

DETAIL English 2/2011: Glass Construction

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Glass has always been one of the most appealing construction materials available to architects. And that's not surprising when you consider that glass elements or glazed openings dictate how daylight enters and affects a building's interior. This magazine includes examples of architecturally successful uses of glass alongside articles about the technology used to bend or fix it.

DETAIL English 1/2011: Lightweight Construction

Sat, 15 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The light weight constructions featured in the magazine range from small, prefabricated units to exciting civil engineering structures, from a building system for a mobile pavilion to membrane systems for roofs and facades.

DETAIL English 6/2010: Timber Construction

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

With its lower C02 level the old new wooden construction material is not only the object of much research, but will also win more meaning in its usage. Together with computer-supported planning and fabrication, not only efficient structures are created, but also architectural forms of expression that reinterpret the traditional material of wood.

DETAIL English 5/2010: Facades

Sun, 10 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

DETAIL was in Shanghai to analyse the biggest Expo ever and take a look behind the partly innovative, partly decorative facades. Is there a different approach for architects when it comes to building the facades of these temporary structures in comparison to more permanent constructions? Is it a case of standing out at any price? Which materials are used to conform with the "Better City, Better Life" motto?

DETAIL English 4/2010: Analogue and Digital

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

In his definitive work 'Analogue and Digital', Otl Aicher discusses what he sees as the danger of neglecting analogue practices in favour of an abstract concept and logical precision. The questioning of the balance between analogue and digital has become a key topic in any sensible approach to computers.

DETAIL English 3/2010: Small-scale Housing

Mon, 17 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

"Small-scale Housing" seems to contradict the current ambition to build sustainably, at first glance. Only after more storeys and larger communities that are closer together with the common usage of infrastructure and the realisation of an ecological concept can energy and surface usage be minimised. In the current edition of DETAIL, the lead article demonstrates the most important aspects of sustainable housing developments.

DETAIL English 2/2010: Concrete Construction

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The new museum of contemporary art in Herning, Denmark, and the just-completed MAXXI cultural centre in Rome are currently two of the high-profile realisations in concrete. They express different characteristics of the material. Concrete's appearance is also adaptable, ranging from a velvety gloss, via sensual rawness, to a textured skin.

DETAIL English 1/2010: Refurbishment

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Until a few years ago, the prevailing dogma maintained that old and new must be clearly discernible as just that. This was evident in projects which set up dichotomy - through contrasts and restrained design - between the two, often separating them with a narrow joint. In the meantime, the positions have become more diverse, as you will see in the current issue.