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Pritzker Prize: The Devil's Advocate

The world is watching the architecture world: The Pritzker Prize has been awarded to Smiljan Radić Clarke, and the debate could hardly be more heated. Unfortunately, however, this is not primarily due to Radić’s architecture, but to the recently alleged connection between Tom Pritzker and Jeffrey Epstein. When a lifetime achievement and global morality come knocking at your door at the same time, the dream turns into a nightmare.

Interview with Mariam Issoufou

Mariam Issoufou began early on to make earthen architecture socially acceptable in West African cities. An interview about her experience with natural materials, climate change in Africa, and what she has learned from software engineering for her career as an architect.

Ten thousand visitors are expected

UIA World Congresses traditionally combine association politics with professional exchange and networking opportunities that transcend the boundaries of architecture. At the beginning of July, the major event will visit Barcelona for the second time since 1996.

Strengthening the community

DeRoche Projects' Backyard Community Club in Accra is a pioneer in the use of prefabricated rammed earth systems for construction. It is also helping to develop a tennis culture beyond the elite.

Pragmatic down to the last detail

In 2023, a new studio was built for artist Jim Dine in the Sitterwerk. The architecture combines purism and pragmatism with the design of old and new, while retaining a sense of atmosphere.

Landscape bridge in the floodplain forest

Zhengzhou is one of the largest cities on China's lifeline, the Yellow River. In the forests on its banks, gmp Architekten has now completed a new 100 000 m² museum building, which will showcase the cultural and natural features of the river once it opens.

Robot chapel

Students at the Catalan Institute for Advanced Architecture (IAAC) designed an almost sacred-looking shelter for a milling robot on their university campus near Barcelona.

Architectural visionary turns 90

Norman Foster turns 90! A review of the star architect's work: From high-tech icons to sustainable urban development – he continues to shape the world of architecture today.

Architectural intelligence

At a time when reason and foresight are becoming less influential in world affairs, this Architecture Biennale may be just the response we need. Carlo Ratti, the Biennale Director, will be staging his exhibition “Intelligens. Natural. Artificial. Collective” at the Giardini and the Arsenale, as well as many other locations in Venice, from 10 May 2025. Will this Architecture Biennale offer fresh insights into the critical issues of our time?

Old building with modern canopy

The Santos coffee warehouse in Rotterdam's Rijnhaven is currently being renovated by Renner Hainke Wirth Zirn Architecten and WDJarchitecten. Originally planned as a design store for furniture, the Dutch Museum of Photography will now move in.

Circular building

A colourful glass facade wraps around DGJ Architektur's cooperative housing near Frankfurt city centre. It serves as an eye-catcher and an effective soundproofing facade for the day-care centre and the residents.

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DETAIL Students’ Award 2024

The design project “Real Montages – Architectural Elements in the Open” prompts deeper critical reflection on the importance of engaging with and responding to existing structures.

Brick and metal accents

In the Bicocca district of Milan, ARW has transformed the former Pirelli training centre into an office building. The impressive warehouses have been opened up and the ensemble has been given a uniform dark red colour.