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Interview with Sarah Wigglesworth
Creative Solutions to Combat the Climate Crisis
British architect Sarah Wigglesworth drew international attention with her Straw Bale House in London. In this interview with Heide Wessely, she describes how to design cities more sustainably.
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Living in community
ParkLife: The Carbon-Neutral Residential Building in Melbourne
This community-focused, cost-optimized residential block of 37 flats is Australia’s most sustainable apartment building.
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Building without a schedule
Learning House at the Freilandmuseum by Max Otto Zitzelsberger
On the grounds of the Freilandmuseum [Engl.: open-air museum] in the Upper Palatine town of Nabburg-Neusath, Max Otto Zitzelsberger and his team from the University of Kaiserslautern-Landau have created a wooden structure conceived as a “learning and teaching house”.
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A flexible event venue
Hybrid Stadium in Hangzhou by Archi-Tectonics
Subsequent use considered: This multifunctional sports complex that was home to the 2023 Asian Games will be available for use as a venue for events of all kinds.
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Expansion and upgrade
Multifunctional Hall near Marseille by Atelier Régis Roudil
In Coudoux, Atelier Régis Roudil have upgraded the pre-existing home of a tennis club and expanded it with a new multifunctional hall. The wooden construction enables the greatest possible degree of openness and flexibility.
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New publication
Natural Building Materials S, M, L
„Naturbaustoffe S, M, L – Natural Building Materials S, M, L“ shows 30 pioneering buildings of climate-friendly architecture - constructed from natural materials and in the sizes "small" to "large".
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Green facades in Amsterdam
A Residential Community of People, Plants and Insects
The 13-storey residential building Stories in Amsterdam by Olaf Gipser Architects follows the principles of open-plan construction. The solid timber construction on the inside offers flexibility, but above all the planted balcony landscape made of steel.
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Star cuisine under the turf
Steirereck am Pogusch by PPAG
On the Pogusch mountain pass in Styria, PPAG have converted a traditional inn into a top restaurant with guest beds.
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Exhibition in Copenhagen
Planetary Boundaries: Rethinking Architecture and Design
In the exhibition "Planetary Boundaries - Rethinking Architecture and Design", the Royal Danish Academy is showing 25 projects on the subject of long-lasting design.
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Homage to the coast
Cocktail Bar in Sperlonga by Gae Avitabile
In Sperlonga, a small coastal town between Rome and Naples, Gae Avitabile Design Studio have created a cocktail bar whose design mediates between interior and exterior space.
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Balconies, Loggias, Terraces
Out into the open! Our April issue delves into the construction and design of buildings with balconies, terraces, loggias, and arcades. Sometimes these spaces extend the living area, as seen in Olaf Gipser’s high-rise in Amsterdam. In other cases, they create dynamic access zones, like the residential arcades by Lendarchitektur and Scheiberlammer Architekten in the centre of Teufenbach in Styria, which alternate between open and private areas. We also feature Casa Costa in Barcelona, a fascinating special case. Strictly speaking, the townhouse lacks outdoor areas, but its entire courtyard facade can be opened up extensively, transforming interior spaces into airy loggias that merge inside and outside. Discover two new hotels in Switzerland and Austria in our special Interiors section. We hope you enjoy exploring these features and welcome your feedback. Sandra Hofmeister
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Distinguishing concrete supports
Repurposing of a Former Wine Storage as an Apartment Building
In Basel, Esch Sintzel Architekten have transformed an old industrial building into a multistorey apartment block. The pre-existing structure has been cleverly repurposed and set in the spotlight.
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Hanging gardens on 66 storeys
The Spiral in New York by BIG
With the office tower known as the Spiral in New York City’s Hudson Yards, the Bjarke Ingels Group have completed their tallest building to date. A spiral of planted balconies winds around the entire structure.
Interiors & Design
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Exhibition in Vienna
Women in Design
How will the design of the 21st century look? Who defines it? And who is it for? The exhibition "Here We Are! Frauen im Design 1900 - heute" answers these questions and sheds a contemporary light on the history of modern design.
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Digital resurrection of a building tradition
Wood Pavilion in South Korea by JK-AR
With the Pavilion of Floating Lights in the South Korean city of Jinju, the JK-AR studio have resurrected a wood-based building without adhesives or nails. Augmented reality played a role in this project.
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Mediterranean colours
Ederlezi Single-Family House by Práctica Arquitectura
The Ederlezi residence by Práctica Arquitectura is a small oasis of peace in Mexico's third-largest city. Reddish hues, green plants and the play of differing proportions ensure a warm living atmosphere.
Climate & Resources
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Green facades in Amsterdam
A Residential Community of People, Plants and Insects
The 13-storey residential building Stories in Amsterdam by Olaf Gipser Architects follows the principles of open-plan construction. The solid timber construction on the inside offers flexibility, but above all the planted balcony landscape made of steel.
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Star cuisine under the turf
Steirereck am Pogusch by PPAG
On the Pogusch mountain pass in Styria, PPAG have converted a traditional inn into a top restaurant with guest beds.
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Exhibition in Copenhagen
Planetary Boundaries: Rethinking Architecture and Design
In the exhibition "Planetary Boundaries - Rethinking Architecture and Design", the Royal Danish Academy is showing 25 projects on the subject of long-lasting design.
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Playful and reduced
School in Madrid by Office for Political Innovation
The six-storey building that is home to the Colegio Reggio school draws attention even from afar. With its diverse shapes, colours and textures, the building resembles a toy castle.
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A light-flooded learnscape
School near Basel by Thomas Fischer Architekten
The shed roofs of this secondary school in Laufen conceal spacious teaching spaces with a workshop character.
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A pastel-coloured trio in concrete
School near Lausanne by GNWA
A public square stands at the centre of Bussigny’s new school complex, which was designed by GNWA. It encompasses a primary school, a nursery and a gymnasium; moreover, it also serves as a meeting place for the community of 10 000.
Timber Buildings
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A luxury passive-energy building
Apartment Building in Palma de Mallorca by Ohlab
This towering corner building stands in an exposed spot in the centre of Palma. It offers its residents top energy efficiency and a fine palette of natural materials.
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Nearly 50 m of wood-frame construction
Residential High-Rise in Paris by Moreau Kusunoki
With Le Berlier, a 15-storey residential tower, Moreau Kusunoki have created a model for large-scale wood-frame construction in the French capital.
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A recyclable wooden building
Temporary Sports Hall in Zurich by IB Basel
The sports hall on Gloriarank will be used as a training facility for only around ten years. After its period of use, 85 % of its materials can be reused, while another 10 % will be separated and recycled.
Sustainable Construction
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Repurposing
Wilkinson Eyre Overhaul Battersea Power Station in London
On behalf of an investor from Malaysia, Wilkinson Eyre have transformed London’s Battersea Power Station into a shopping mall featuring offices and flats. For the most part, the interiors of the impressive turbine halls have been preserved.
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Theatre factory in old foundry
The Mercury Store in New York by CO Adaptive Architecture
Assigned the task of repurposing an industrial building into a performing arts centre, the architects consistently set their focus on retaining and opening its historical structure.
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Pivoting walls
The Plato Art Gallery in the Czech Republic by KWK Promes
In the Czech city of Ostrava, KWK Promes have transformed an old slaughterhouse into an art gallery. The dilapidated condition of the exposed-brick building represented both challenge and inspiration for the planners.
Videos & Podcasts
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Hotels, hostels, resorts
Where’s the Journey Headed? – Editorial Detail 3.2023
The current issue of Detail takes a look at new beginnings. Few sectors of the economy were so battered during the corona years as the hotel industry.
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Meet the Architects
DIIIP, Loft M in Cologne
In our video series #Meet the Architects, architects present current projects from their offices. Jochen Reetz from DIIIP explains the design for the Loft M project in Cologne.
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Refurbishment
Taking Stock – Editorial Detail 1/2.2023
Apart from the ecological, social, and economic necessity to do so, adaptive reuse often raises unforeseen structural and detailing issues, which we address at the start of the year. We document seven selected projects energy-efficient renovations, the addition of new functions to existing buildings, the densification of inner-city areas, and conversion.
Videos
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Ecological resistance
The Rambla Climate House in Spain
In a suburb of the Spanish city of Molina de Segura, Andrés Jaque and his office Offpolinn have created the Rambla Climate House, a single-family dwelling conceived as a climate- and eco-house. The project won the 2022 Simon Architecture Prize.
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Structural fire protection
Frame House in California
Mork-Ulnes are designing a single-family house that will withstand future disasters.
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Surrounded by nature
Modular House in Madrid
The DelaVegaCanolasso architecture studio specialize in small houses using modular techniques. In this video, Ignacio de la Vega and Pilar Cano-Lasso shed light on their latest project, the Fresnos house in Madrid.
Products & References
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Efficient routes, optimised layouts
Preview: Salone del Mobile.Milano 2024
From 16 to 21 April 2024, a neuroscience-based layout will further optimise the Salone del Mobile. There will be a particular focus on the kitchen and bathroom with special shows.