Climate & Resources
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Checkerboard facade made of solid limestone
Design College near Paris by SAME
The thick limestone walls protect the design faculty of the University of Cergy-Paris in Saint-Germain-en-Laye. The new building, designed by the architectural practice SAME, is part of a campus that mainly houses technology start-ups.
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Enveloping wooden roof
Renovation of a Market Hall near Lisbon by REDO Architects
REDO Architects carefully preserved the social and cultural character of the market hall in the Padre Cruz district on the outskirts of Lisbon.
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A beacon for modern timber construction
Sawa Residential Building in Rotterdam by Mei Architects + Planners
Sawa is a timber building that makes a statement: 55 m tall, comprising more than 100 apartments that permit flexible conversion, and intended to contribute to species diversity. A new trailblazer for contemporary residential construction?
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Enveloped in willow mats
The Toue Cabanée Residential Building Located Near Nantes
The small residential building by Atelier du Ralliement sits enthroned on a rocky plateau above a floodplain in the Loire river landscape. Simple willow mats from the hardware store cover the wooden structure.
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DETAIL Climate Forum
DETAIL Climate Forum 2026
The Detail Climate Forum 2026 focuses on building with existing structures and building with sustainability, with the aim of initiating and further developing industry-specific discourse on these topics.
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Innovative and affordable
Affordable Housing in Rotterdam by Powerhouse Company
The twelve-storey Valckensteyn residential building is Rotterdam's first solid wood construction reserved entirely for the subsidised rental segment.
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Embedded in the topography
Winery in Northern Portugal by Atelier Sérgio Rebelo
The Quinta de Adorigo winery's horizontally curved shapes respond to the Alto Douro's flowing vineyard contours.
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New address with a striking effect
Busch & Takasaki Architects Create Wood and Copper Sculpture in Hamburg
A striking pavilion made of wood and copper now forms the new entrance to the Hamburg Energy Networks campus. Designed by Busch & Takasaki Architects in collaboration with gmp, it combines sustainable construction, clear design and a strong identity.
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Danish architectural tradition
Heatherhill Beach House by Norm Architects
The Heatherhill Beach House combines Danish tradition with modern design, featuring clean lines, natural materials, and deliberate perspectives that open up spaces to the landscape, creating an understated elegance.
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Modular ceiling made from plastic boxes
Akelarre Supermarket in Mallorca by Minimal Studio
Minimal Studio's "Plastic Box" supermarket combines radical minimalism with urban flair. Clean lines and geometric shapes characterise the sales area, which is designed as a raw concrete shell.
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Reinvigorated British High-Tech Icon
Renovation of the Waterloo International Terminal in London by Aecom
From 1994 to 2007, Nicholas Grimshaw's Waterloo International Terminal in London was the terminus for Eurostar trains crossing the English Channel. After that, it remained unused for over ten years. Now Aecom Architecture has transformed the terminal into a suburban railway station.
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Functional log cabin
Reception Building for the Vintgar Gorge by Ofis Arhitekti
The architectural practice Ofis has created a new entrance area for the Vintgar Gorge in Triglav National Park. The gorge is one of Slovenia's most popular natural attractions.
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Strengthening the community
Rammed Earth Tennis in Ghana
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.
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Hidden conversion
Conversion of a Former Pigsty into a Modern Detached House
The architectural firm MADE.V Arquitectos has transformed a former pigsty into a contemporary detached house in the Spanish town of Sasamón. By inserting a wooden box inside, the traces of the conversion remain almost invisible from the outside.
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Creating regional identity
Frankfurt Rhine-Main Is World Design Capital 2026
The Frankfurt Rhine-Main metropolitan region is World Design Capital 2026. Under the motto “Design for Democracy. Atmospheres for a better life,” numerous events will take place in the region. The grand opening will kick off at Centralstation in Darmstadt on January 16.
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DETAIL Readers' Favourites 2025
The Most-Clicked Articles of the Year
At the end of the year, we present the highlights chosen by our readers: two detached houses in Switzerland and a holiday home in De Hoge Veluwe National Park in the Netherlands
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Art instead of coal
Power Plant Conversion in Xi'an by Nomos Architects
The architectural firm Nomos has transformed a former coal-fired power plant into an exhibition space for art. A polycarbonate facade allows filtered daylight to enter the interior.
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Pragmatic down to the last detail
Artist's Studio in the Sitterwerk by Flury + Furrer
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.