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  1. The seven-storey building complex blends in well with the urban environment of Frederiksberg thanks to its height and colour scheme. © Yulia Kozlova
    Promising

    Student Accommodation from Effekt Architects

    The building complex in the centre of Frederiksberg, near Copenhagen, offers space for 677 student flats and micro-apartments. The building's accordion-like street facade is particularly striking. On the ground floor, residents have access to a number of communal areas.
  2. The conservatory consists of a wooden lattice and a glass shell. © Ruben Beilby
    Between inside and outside

    An Extension to a Gründerzeit House in Berlin

    The Supertype Group has extended an old building in Berlin with a flexible construction system that allows for different climate zones and different usage scenarios.
  3. The town hall is housed in two existing buildings in the old shipyard: a tarpaulin factory (left) and a mast shed (right). © Stefan Müller
    Metal facade versus brickwork

    Town Hall in Den Helder

    Office Winhov and Van Hoogevest Architecten have transformed two former wharf buildings into a town hall while respecting the existing structures.
  4. © Urbidermis
    Urban lighting design

    Modular lighting system

    The Rama luminaire by Gonzalo Milá for Urbidermis combines clean lines with technical variability. As a modular system, it adapts in height, orientation and mounting - for precise lighting control in urban spaces.
  5. From outdoor pool to swimming pool: The wooden hall construction was covered with an insulated metal roof from Kalzip. © Aitor Estévez
    Advertorial

    Golden roof for the municipal swimming pool

    A swimming pool at the municipal outdoor pool in Abadiño was covered with an indoor structure. The Kalzip standing seam system creates a special accent as a roof with a rounded junction to the facade.
  6. The superimposition of the old hall structure with the new exhibition pavilions is clearly visible from the air. © CreatAR Images
    New use for industrial hall

    Greenhouse in Shanghai by Delugan Meissl

    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.
  7. The football stadium is integrated into the urban perimeter block development. © Tuomas Uusheimo
    Football fans as neighbours

    Hybrid Stadium in Tampere by JKMM

    In the Finnish city of Tampere, JKMM Architects have created an unusual hybrid block that combines a football stadium with residential and commercial buildings.
  8. Barely visible, depending on your point of view: the small holiday home in the Dutch national park De Hoge Veluwe. © Sebastian van Damme
    Part of nature

    Holiday Home in De Hoge Veluwe National Park

    On a former military site in De Hoge Veluwe National Park in the Netherlands, JCR Architecten have designed a holiday home that is set back from the surrounding nature.
  9. The old farmhouse opens up to the outside with much larger windows than before. The characteristic stone architecture has been retained. © Charles Petillon
    A designer's refuge

    Burgundy Farm

    A few years ago, French designer Erwan Bourroulec bought a dilapidated farmhouse in Burgundy. He spent two years working with Vuarnesson Architectes to renovate it.
  10. Wie mit dem Rechen gezogen: Die Serie Yoku – hier in Blau – überrascht mit einem feinen Linienspiel in unterschiedlichen Stärken und Abständen. © Apavisa
    Spanish design

    From organic to geometric

    Cork, Yoku and Alma are the names of three new tile ranges from Spanish manufacturer Apavisa. While the first two products are inspired by plant motifs, the Alma wall tile surprises with its geometric rigour.
  11. The new building is located further down the slope and is connected to the existing building by a main road. © Nicolás Saieh
    Between above and below

    Extension of a Pavillion to a Residential House in Chile

    In the Chilean coastal town of Zapallar, Ignacio Correa Arquitecto have extended a pavilion into a residential house and designed an ensemble that blends into the surrounding hilly landscape.
  12. The 19th edition of the Architecture Biennale will take place in Venice from May 10 to November 23, 2025. © Giulio Squillacciotti - Courtesy La Biennale di Venezia
    Architectural intelligence

    Preview of the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale

    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?
  13. Liu Jiakun, ©︎ photo courtesy of The Hyatt Foundation/The Pritzker Architecture Prize
    Architecture Prize

    Pritzker Prize 2025 for Liu Jiakun

    The 2025 Nobel Prize in Architecture goes to Chinese architect Liu Jiakun. The award ceremony will take place on May 3 at the Louvre Abu Dhabi, a building designed by Pritzker Prize winner Jean Nouvel.
  14. The 80 m long building is divided only by doors and skylights of various designs. © Rory Gardiner
    A line in the landscape

    Residence in Morocco by Leopold Banchini Architects

    It is single-storey, windowless and easily 80 m long: the Dar el Farina house near Marrakech radically breaks with conventional notions of comfort and is energy self-sufficient.
  15. Adds depth to the surface: the Cubik wall tile from Decocer. © Decocer
    Wall tiles from Spain

    Reliefs in long format

    Der Fliesenhersteller Decocer aus Spanien fertigt überwiegend kleinformatige Fliesen, oft in objektspezifischer Ausführung. Zur Messe Cevisama 2025 in Valencia stellte das Unternehmen Wandfliesen mit starken Farbakzenten vor.
  16. Post-war tower blocks surround Wiki Village in the 20th arrondissement of Paris. © Nicolas Grosmond
    Sustainable future lab

    Wiki Village in Paris by AAAA + DVVD Architectes

    The new building in the 20th arrondissement of Paris offers its users 7500 m2 of space for start-ups and fab labs, as well as plenty of space for local residents. A hybrid wood-concrete construction was used.
  17. The two refurbished buildings are easily recognised by their corrugated fibre cement cladding. In the background is another owner's building, which was refurbished by a different architect using the same range of materials. © James Eagle
    From cowshed to art studio

    Barn Conversion by Gianni Botsford Architects

    Near West Cowes on the Isle of Wight in southern England, Gianni Botsford Ateliers is converting a cowshed into an artist's studio using the simplest of industrial materials.
  18. The two uses of the building are clearly visible. The two-storey base building houses the municipal gallery. The two upper floors are reserved for the Sféra educational institution. © Aleš Jungmann
    A pair of buildings in brick-red

    Gallery and Adult Education Centre in the Czech Republic

    On the site of the historic Winternitz Mill in the Czech city of Pardubice, Šépka Architekti have accommodated two uses in very contrasting structures. However, the brick-red colour palette helps to give the building a unified appearance.
  19. A massive concrete base encased in steel is designed to keep unwanted intruders out of the water tower. © Miguel Fernández-Galiano
    Habitat for birds and mammals

    Water Tower in Luxembourg

    The structure, designed by the Spanish architecture firm Temperaturas Extremas, supplies water to the nearby Kirchberg Plateau in Luxembourg. It will also provide nesting sites for birds.
  20. The exhibition building incorporates design elements from the surrounding Georgian buildings. © Nick Kane
    Monolith aus Ziegeln

    Rugby Experience in Limerick by Níall McLaughlin

    Both the exterior and interior of the Rugby Experience building in Limerick are dominated by red brick. Níall McLaughlin Architects built it on the edge of the Georgian quarter.
  21. Old and new meet in the courtyard. Although the building sections are only ten years apart, the change in design language is unmistakable. © Patrick Johannsen
    Rammed earth meets wood

    Windkraft Simonsfeld by Juri Troy Architects

    The new building in Ernstbrunn, Lower Austria, will extend the company's existing headquarters from 2014 – and boasts a comprehensive sustainability concept in line with industry standards.
  22. The German Pavilion is all about the cycle (of materials). Rendering © German Pavilion / MIR LAVA ff
    Immersive pavilion structures and circular concepts

    Expo Osaka 2025 – the Future of Our Society

    Under the theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives“, architects such as LAVA, Nüssli, Foster + Partners, Kengo Kuma, Shigeru Ban and Nikken Sekkei are impressing visitors to this year's Expo in Osaka with futuristic and sustainable pavilion structures.
  23. The new building's shell and roof were cast seamlessly in in-situ concrete. © Marcus Ebener
    A place of learning and remembrance

    Seminar Building in Berlin by Staab Architects

    In 1942, the Wannsee Conference House in Berlin was the venue for the conference that decided on the 'Final Solution of the Jewish Question'. Staab Architects have now added a single-storey seminar building to the site.
  24. The open side of the Sun Tower faces the Yellow Sea. © Iwan Baan
    Cultural Centre

    Yantai Sun Tower by Open Architecture

    The 50 m high observation tower on the beach in the eastern Chinese city of Yantai is an amphitheatre, library, observation tower and modern solar observatory all in one.
  25. Old and new bricks and red exposed concrete characterise the facades of the Spore Initiative in Berlin. © Tjark Spille
    Layered solid construction

    Spore Initiative in Berlin by AFF Architekten

    A partially recycled brick facade and an unusual ribbed concrete ceiling are just two of the special features that characterise the headquarters of a cultural and environmental organisation.
  26. In 2025, more than 2000 exhibitors from 37 countries will participate in the Salone del Mobile.Milano. © Ludovica Mangini | Salone del Mobile.Milano
    Thought for Humans

    Preview: Salone del Mobile.Milano 2025

    The Salone del Mobile.Milano will open its doors from 8 to 13 April 2025 under the motto "Thought for Humans". More than 2000 exhibitors, cultural installations and futuristic discussions await visitors. One of the highlights is the return of the Euroluce Biennale.
  27. The new dining and living area with lightning-like pendant lamp, © José Hevia
    Struck by lightning

    Conversion of a Barn into a Residential Building in Barcelona

    On the outskirts of Barcelona, the young architecture firm H3o Architects has converted an old barn into a playful home, drawing inspiration from an old legend.
  28. Mit nur einer einzigen Stromquelle können unbegrenzt Licht-Module an Decke und Wänden frei platziert werden. Das Gewebeband leitet vom Startmodul aus den Strom zum gesamten System. © Lodes
    Flexible modules

    Lighting that adapts

    Studio Geckeler Michels sets new standards for modular lighting with the MAP ceiling and wall lighting system. A dynamic design was created in collaboration with Lodes and will be presented at Euroluce in Milan.
  29. The extension fits naturally between the patrician towers and the medieval merchants' houses. © Norbert Miguletz
    Roof ellipse

    Document Kepler in Regensburg

    The extension with lift and foyer completes the south side of the Document Kepler in Regensburg and provides barrier-free access to the new interactive exhibition. Its elliptical roof is striking.
  30. A wooden bay window characterises the street facade of the house. It was renovated using traditional methods. © Adriá Goula
    Dialogue between eras

    Casa Castelar in Madrid by Solar

    The renovation of a detached house from the end of the 19th century in Madrid is Janus-faced: the historic street facade has been completely preserved, while the courtyard facade and interiors are essentially new. Typologically, the building nevertheless returns to its roots.
  31. A large roof overhang protects the new glazed south front of the hall from the sun. © Brigida González
    Clever strategy

    Multi-Purpose Hall by Atelier Kaiser Shen

    When renovating the multi-purpose hall in German Ingerkingen, Baden-Württemberg, Atelier Kaiser Shen took inspiration from the image of a Chinese bowl: multiple repairs give the building its unique charm.
  32. © Fritz Hansen
    New edition of the PK23 lounge chair

    Poul Kjærholm's rediscovered classic

    Poul Kjærholm's PK23 Lounge Chair, designed in 1954, is now being reissued by Fritz Hansen. The minimalist design in moulded plywood and metal combines elegance with functionality.
  33. The new studio building rises clearly above the old building, its glass and metal shell giving it an unmistakably contemporary feel. © Simone Bossi
    Studio rediscovered

    Art Centre in Luxembourg

    The town of Rumelange in Luxembourg has converted the studio of the sculptor Albert Hames into a studio building with accommodation. The architectural practice 2001 was responsible for the conversion.
  34. The kindergarten opens to the south, towards the street, with large glass fronts. The corners of the building are set back slightly to create sheltered outdoor areas. © Federico Fariniatti
    Fast construction, high quality

    Nursery School by BDR Bureau

    Commissioned by the Andrea Boccelli Foundation, BDR Bureau from Turin has designed a simple wooden building for 70 children, with many interior surprises.
  35. In a total of five new buildings, the Kuku23 neighbourhood comprises subsidised flats, workshops and studios as well as a school for music and dance. © Kurt Hörbst
    Social sustainability

    Kuku23 in Vienna – Living in a Cultural Centre

    Dietrich Untertrifaller, art:phalanx and Reality Lab bring art and culture to the new neighbourhood. This creates a sense of community among the residents and with their neighbours.
  36. A relic from 1901 in the midst of new buildings: The Santos coffee warehouse in Rotterdam will be home to the Dutch Museum of Photography. © Studio Hans Wilschut
    Old building with modern canopy

    Santos Coffee Warehouse in Rotterdam Renovated

    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.
  37. Freimüller Söllinger Architektur

    Freimüller Söllinger Architektur
  38. The central element of the apartment is a curved wall with green ceramic tiles. © Hiperfocal
    Spatial collage as a living experiment

    Conversion of an Apartment in San Sebastián

    The young Spanish architect Ismael Medina Manzano has transformed an 80 m2 apartment in San Sebastián into an expressive collage of colours and materials.
  39. The multi-layered, rear-ventilated building envelope protects against the weather and noise of Friedberger Landstraße. © Thilo Ross
    Circular building

    Co-Operative Building in Frankfurt am Main by DGJ

    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.
  40. A large plant trough and different flooring mark the dividing line between the kitchen and living area. © Ypsilon Business Photography
    Facelift with a deep impact

    Detached House in East Flanders

    Behind the traditional stepped gables of a detached house near Ghent, Objekt Architecten has created a bright, spacious and surprisingly contemporary interior.
  41. Beneath the white surface, a layer of colour brings the wooden facades to life. The architects developed the concept together with the artist Florina Leinß. © Brigida González
    Subtle play of colours

    Traffic Services in Mühlhausen by Yonder

    In Mühlhausen at the foot of the Swabian Alb, Stuttgart-based Yonder has transformed the motorway police station into an ensemble of old and new.
  42. © antoniolupi
    Reduced form

    Indoor and outdoor shower

    Tubo is a stainless steel shower by Antoniolupi for indoor and outdoor use, available in freestanding or wall-mounted versions. It combines a minimalist shape with a precise water flow.
  43. The new pedestrian walkway crosses a motorway and connects to the Vigo railway station. © João Morgado
    Infrastructure as sculpture

    Vertical Pedestrian Walkway in Spain

    With the Halo project, Noarq, AM2 Arquitectos and the engineering firm Arenas Y Asociados have created a spectacular sculpture of urban infrastructure over a motorway.
  44. The layout of the house is like a windmill wing. The fireplace is in the centre. © Adrià Goula
    Brick and wood as a sustainability strategy

    Casa LA near Barcelona by Alventosa Morell

    4x4 walls and a roof – this is how the design concept of the detached house in Llinars del Vallès, near Barcelona, could be summed up. Using simple methods, the architects have managed to reduce the energy requirements to almost passive house levels.
  45. Instead of a supermarket with 40 parking spaces, there is now a supermarket and 85 rented apartments in Vienna's Meidling district. © Freimüller Söllinger Architektur, Photo: Kurt Hoerbst
    Subsequent densification in solid wood

    Woody M Apartment Block in Vienna

    In Vienna's Meidling district, Freimüller Söllinger has created 85 flats in solid timber construction on a former supermarket site.
  46. Its cantilevered silhouette makes the WorkStack unique in its industrial environment. © Fred Howarth
    A statement against land take

    WorkStack in London by dRMM

    dRMM have built an unusual industrial building in East London: five storeys high, made almost entirely of timber and with 14 units for rent to small businesses.
  47. The existing 17th century architecture was uncovered for the new exhibition design. © Marco Cappelletti for OMA and Andrea Tabocchini Architecture
    Between modernity and antiquity

    Exhibition Design Museo Egizio in Turin by OMA

    With the new exhibition concept for the Gallery of the Kings, a collection of Egyptian statues in the Museo Egizio in Turin, OMA has created a sequence of rooms from different periods.
  48. The trade fair expects at least as many visitors as last year, according to the industry portal Focus Piedra, Cevisama 2024 was the fifth most visited international design and construction trade fair. © Marcos Soria / Feria_Valencia
    Cevisama 2025

    Ceramic highlights for indoors and outdoors

    In addition to new products, projects and technical innovations, this year's Cevisama, International Trade Fair for the Ceramics Industry, which starts on 24 February, will once again focus on topics such as decarbonisation and recyclability.
  49. On the entrance side of the hall, a steel portico extends well beyond the facade. © Filippo Poli
    Consistently separated

    Sports Hall near Milan by Giulia de Appolonia

    Giulia de Appolonia's new sports hall in Olgiate Olona, near Milan, is a two-part volume – the lower part is fair-faced concrete and the upper part is a steel structure with a plastic skin. This formal trick also reflects the division of functions inside.
  50. © Agha
    Distinctive contour

    Rounded profile shower enclosure

    Agha's Roller Shower Enclosure is based on a striking, seamless aluminium frame. Sturdy construction, customisation and versatile door options characterise the concept.
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