Issue
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The focus should be on developing housing within existing buildings and settlementstructures – through conversions, additions, extensions, and densification. Our new issue illustrates how this can be achieved.
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Converting the old tax office
Seniors’ Centre in Garmisch by H2M ArchitektenIn Garmisch-Partenkirchen, H2M Architekten have converted the former tax office into a counselling centre for senior citizens and expanded it by a residential building. The project was initiated by a private foundation.
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A bookcase-like building with a water view
Residential Complex in Vilvoorde by Atelier Kempe...Living and industry come together and share space on the banks of the canal north of Brussels. The new building by Kempe Thill responds with a robust, yet varied skeleton structure.
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Living in community
ParkLife: The Carbon-Neutral Residential Building...This community-focused, cost-optimized residential block of 37 flats is Australia’s most sustainable apartment building.
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Green facades in Amsterdam
A Residential Community of People, Plants and Ins...The 13-storey residential building Stories in Amsterdam by Olaf Gipser Architects follows the principles of open-plan construction. The solid timber construction on the inside offers flexibility, but above all the planted balcony landscape made of steel.
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Star cuisine under the turf
Steirereck am Pogusch by PPAGOn the Pogusch mountain pass in Styria, PPAG have converted a traditional inn into a top restaurant with guest beds.
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Out into the open! Our April issue delves into the construction and design of buildings with balconies, terraces, loggias, and arcades. We hope you enjoy exploring these features.
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Distinguishing concrete supports
Repurposing of a Former Wine Storage as an Apartm...In Basel, Esch Sintzel Architekten have transformed an old industrial building into a multistorey apartment block. The pre-existing structure has been cleverly repurposed and set in the spotlight.
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Hanging gardens on 66 storeys
The Spiral in New York by BIGWith the office tower known as the Spiral in New York City’s Hudson Yards, the Bjarke Ingels Group have completed their tallest building to date. A spiral of planted balconies winds around the entire structure.
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Sustainable wood construction
School in Weinfelden by Isler Gysel ArchitektenAuthenticity in construction and materials is the guiding principle behind this new primary school building in Weinfelden. With a well-conceived wooden construction, Isler Gysel Architekten have created a place of learning that values sustainability.
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A lively learnscape
Elementary School in DetroitAs part of an overall educational project, PLY+ and MPR Arquitectos have collaborated to redesign Detroit’s Marygrove College campus into an elementary school.
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Playful and reduced
School in Madrid by Office for Political InnovationThe six-storey building that is home to the Colegio Reggio school draws attention even from afar. With its diverse shapes, colours and textures, the building resembles a toy castle.
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A light-flooded learnscape
School near Basel by Thomas Fischer ArchitektenThe shed roofs of this secondary school in Laufen conceal spacious teaching spaces with a workshop character.
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A pastel-coloured trio in concrete
School near Lausanne by GNWAA public square stands at the centre of Bussigny’s new school complex, which was designed by GNWA. It encompasses a primary school, a nursery and a gymnasium; moreover, it also serves as a meeting place for the community of 10 000.
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A motley school building
Renovation of an Elementary School near ParisColour with courage: Near Paris, SOL Architecture et urbanisme have renovated an elementary school. In keeping with the young users, the architects have designed a colourful, participative concept with a special focus on sustainability.
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Set on stilts
School Expansion near Barcelona by AMB + RGA Arqu...The high school in Tiana, a town northeast of Barcelona, had outgrown its capacity. Now, a wooden addition on stilts houses nearly as many classrooms as the pre-existing building.
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School replaces market hall
Educational Ensemble in Lyon by Vurpas ArchitectesIn Lyon, Vurpas Architectes have transformed an old market hall into an elementary school with its own day-care centre. The old commercial building is now a place of education built of concrete, brick and wood in a child-friendly environment.
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Renovation and expansion
School in the Netherlands by MVRDVIn collaboration with Van Boven Architecten, MVRDV have redesigned the Gymnasium Beekvliet. The painted walls and ceilings by artist Ian Kirkpatrick tell the story (stories) of the building and its students.