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A profiled glass shell

In this infrastructure project in western Zurich, the building's structure and technical features are visible through a profiled glass facade. Graber Pulver has created a modern cathedral of energy supply. 

Industrial culture meets commercial ruin

Located on the west bank of the Huangpu River, MVRDV has transformed the remains of an old cement factory and the ruins of a failed revitalisation project into the city's latest cultural and entertainment hub. The architectural firms Schmidt Hammer Lassen and Atelier Deshaus assisted them in this endeavour.

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Abstract waffle pattern

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Loacker wafer, MoDusArchitects completely redesigned the flagship store in Heinfels, Austria.

Tour de force in timber construction

Grafton Architects' first timber construction is located at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. In collaboration with the local firm Modus Studio, they designed a transparent building that brings together workshops, a lecture hall, and design studios under one roof.

Preserving historical heritage

Targeted interventions by Santamaria Arquitectes have secured and revitalised this Romanesque church.

Solid glass washbasin

Mit Massicci entwickelt Marco Zito für agape ein Waschbecken aus massivem Gussglas – schwer und doch leicht. Der Entwurf interpretiert das Material neu und verbindet Handwerk mit Präzision. 

Lightweight construction on solid foundations

The La Nanihuena residential building in Gorliz, northern Spain, plays with contrasts: four large concrete supports hold up a delicate wooden structure. Red and light green facades envelop the interior, which is largely decorated in wood tones.

Building bridges to nature

The extension of the historic railway station in Santiago de Compostela builds bridges in two ways: it links different modes of transport and it connects the city centre with the southern suburbs surrounding the Ciudad de la Cultura. 

Building for children in Canadian style

SOA Architekti are designing the Czech Republic's first Maple Bear School in Brno, which is located in a converted industrial building as part of a larger neighbourhood project.

Mineral textures

In collaboration with Matteo Thun & Partners, Florim presents SensiEtna, a collection made from recycled lava stone and glass. The series captures the essence of Mount Etna, bringing its energy to life in architectural surfaces for indoor and outdoor spaces. 

Industrial ambience

Studio Frick has designed a spacious 2,000 m² dining area for the family-run brewery, closely linking production and experience.

Brazilian architectural icon

57 years after the inauguration of Lina Bo Bardi's iconic Museo de Arte de São Paulo (MASP), the museum recently unveiled its latest extension, called Edifício Pietro Maria Bardi, designed by Metro Arquitetos. 

New use for industrial hall

In the Expo Cultural Park in Shanghai, the former site of Expo 2010, a greenhouse with a floor area of almost 50 000 m2 has been built according to plans by Delugan Meissl Associated Architects. The backdrop for the new building is the gutted hall of a former steelworks.

Winner of the Aga Khan Award

The new underground entrance at Meydan-e Jahad in Tehran shows how urban spaces can be enhanced without any commercial involvement. Mohamad Khavarian and his firm KA Architecture Studio won the 2025 Aga Khan Award for their barrel-vaulted brick construction.

Winner of the Aga Khan Award

Zhang Pengyu and his architectural firm have won this year's Aga Khan Award for their design for a multi-ethnic community centre in Wusutu near Hohhot. In the 47-year history of the award, this is only the third winner from the People's Republic of China.