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Case study house in the ancient tradition

Casa Tres Patis by Twobo Arquitectura

This three-part detached house on Spain's Costa Brava combines building typologies from ancient Rome with the construction methods of California's Case Study Houses.

Architecture award

Níall McLaughlin Receives Royal Gold Medal 2026 for Architecture

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has awarded Irish architect Níall McLaughlin the UK's most prestigious architecture prize. On behalf of His Majesty the King, he will be honoured with the 2026 Royal Gold Medal for Architecture on 30 April in London.

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. 

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. 

Student living reimagined

Student Residence for the University of Warsaw by Projekt Praga

With Project No. 7, Projekt Praga is setting a new standard for student accommodation in Warsaw, with a clear focus on functionality, accessibility, and community.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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

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.

A house full of stories

Detached House in London by 31/44 Architects

In London's Crystal Palace, Will Burges has built a house for himself and his family of four that stores knowledge and memories within its compact structure. 

DETAIL Readers' Favorites 2025

Your Interiors & Design Highlights of the Year

At the end of the year, we present the three most popular articles from the Interiors & Design category: two sensitively modernized conversions and a pavilion that inspires with its tactile and sensory spatial qualities.

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.