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Light and structure
Light from a single component
The Somnium lighting system from Artemide combines the lens, anti-glare shield and housing into a single component, achieving a UGR of less than 16. This is a design approach that rethinks the norm.
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Visible layers of time
Renovation and Extension of the Stralsund Maritime Museum by Reichel Schlaier
Reichel Schlaier Architekten have accomplished a complex task involving monument preservation, functional renovation and contemporary museum architecture with the careful transformation of the German Maritime Museum's headquarters in St. Catherine's Monastery.
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A duo of rammed earth and wood
Gässli 5 in Grabs by Allen + Crippa
A new building made of prefabricated rammed earth elements has been constructed to complement a historic 17th-century half-timbered building, breathing new life into it.
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An energy-efficient behemoth
Schwarzman Centre in Oxford by Hopkins Architects
For the first time, Oxford University has brought together its seven humanities faculties under one roof. The new building, which has a glass dome, is the largest passive house in the UK to date, spanning 25,000 m².
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Pritzker Prize: The Devil's Advocate
The 2026 Pritzker Prize – A Nightmare and the End of an Era?
The world is watching the architecture world: The Pritzker Prize has been awarded to Smiljan Radić Clarke, and the debate could hardly be more heated. Unfortunately, however, this is not primarily due to Radić’s architecture, but to the recently alleged connection between Tom Pritzker and Jeffrey Epstein. When a lifetime achievement and global morality come knocking at your door at the same time, the dream turns into a nightmare.
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Focus on natural materials
HEMAA Builds Children's and Sports Centre from Rammed Earth and Timber
HEMAA Architectes has constructed a children's and sports centre at Parc des Loges, to the east of Paris. The deliberate use of natural building materials creates a harmonious balance between nature, functionality, and materiality.
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Interview with Mariam Issoufou
„We Have Forgotten the Proper Techniques for Building with Earth”
Mariam Issoufou began early on to make earthen architecture socially acceptable in West African cities. An interview about her experience with natural materials, climate change in Africa, and what she has learned from software engineering for her career as an architect.
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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 and 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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Coral-red brise-soleil
Office Building in Regensburg by Berschneider + Berschneider
The orange facade cladding of the “Be Orange” office building is an unexpected sight in the immediate vicinity of Regensburg's old town, a Unesco World Heritage Site. A supplier from the automotive industry provided the extremely lightweight shading modules.
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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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A memorial to Jewish village life
Lost Shtetl Jewish Museum in Lithuania by Lahdelma & Mahlamäki
Located in Šeduva, Lithuania, the Jewish Museum commemorates the culture of small Eastern European towns before the Second World War. The museum's architecture is reminiscent of the houses in the village that were destroyed by the Nazis in 1941.
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Café on wheels
The Chapel in Bukarest by Vinklu
In the suburbs of Bucharest, architect Stefan Pavaluta and his team at Vinklu have built a café on a narrow plot of land that, with its pointed gable shape, could also pass for a chapel.
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Omnidirectional hashtag
Robert Day Sciences Centre by BIG
The science centre forms part of BIG's master plan for Claremont McKenna College, located east of Los Angeles. Like Lego blocks, the laboratories and seminar rooms are stacked three storeys high around a central atrium.
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Eye-catching colour and shape
Colourful Nursery in France by Dominique Coulon & Associés
In Illzach, in north-eastern France, the architectural firm has created a new nursery. Through a play of colour and shape, the building itself becomes an eye-catching sculpture in the city.
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Interior and property
The Role of Furniture in Architecture
Karimoku Case developed project-specific furniture for the Vinhuset reception and wellness building at the Ästad Vingård winery. Tailored to the spatial conditions and responding to usage and materiality, the furniture is integrated into the architectural structure designed by Norm Architects.
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Revitalisation of an urban space
UH Infonavit Santa Fe Park Redevelopment by AmasA Estudio
On the western edge of Mexico City, Spanish firm AmasA Estudio has transformed a neglected public space into a vibrant meeting place. Despite the challenging topography, they have created an open space that invites people to play, gather and spend time together.
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Ten thousand visitors are expected
Architecture's Coming Home: UIA World Congress in Barcelona
UIA World Congresses traditionally combine association politics with professional exchange and networking opportunities that transcend the boundaries of architecture. At the beginning of July, the major event will visit Barcelona for the second time since 1996.
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Urban building block in the style of the 1930s
School in Copenhagen's Slaughterhouse District
With the all-white “Skole ved Dybbølsbro”, the team from Nord Architects and BBP Architects has seamlessly continued the architecture of Copenhagen's former slaughterhouse district.
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Linear lighting for workspaces
Light as a Line
The Omniliner by Deltalight is a linear profile system designed for use in architecture. Its range of lighting functions, optics and mounting types enables it to be precisely adapted to complex floor plans in commercial buildings.
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Architecture as the Infrastructure of Knowledge
The duality of technical precision and architectural openness: Two research facilities by Tongji Architecture Design combine highly specialized infrastructure with spaces for exchange and innovation.
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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.
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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.
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Current-carrying axis
Light from a Conductive Structure
Lodes has integrated the power supply into the supporting structure of the Axia luminaire. A central axis connects the structural and electrical functions. Light, material and form interact precisely.
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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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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.
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Campus Architecture in China: Between Function and Community
Two large-scale buildings in China demonstrate how high density can become a quality: the Shanghai Pinghe School Jinding Campus and the Feicheng Civic Center organise many people within a compact space.
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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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Intelligent lighting control
Intelligent lighting at the Origo Stockholm office.
In the Origo office building, Fagerhult's Organic Response system controls each luminaire individually and wirelessly. This technology precisely adjusts the lighting according to presence and daylight, supporting flexible, data-based building operation.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Colossus in a new shell
Mixed-Use Royale Belge in Brussels
Following its renovation, the former administrative building on the outskirts of Brussels now offers space for a hotel and other uses. The appearance of the new glass facades largely corresponds to the original design from the late 1960s.
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The Return of Buildings as Breathing Systems
New projects in China focus on microclimates, open structures, and integrated systems, thus taking a contemporary approach to sustainable construction.
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Assisted living
Borna Park in the Canton of Aargau by Malte Kloes
Malte Kloes Architects are designing a residential and work complex that will enable people with disabilities to enjoy a structured daily routine while strengthening their connection to nature.
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Sensitive handling of existing structures
Pillows Grand Boutique Hotel by Office Winhov
A former laboratory and museum are being transformed into a five-star hotel in the park. The design strikes a sensitive balance between old and new, harmoniously combining history, architecture and park.
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A profiled glass shell
Energy Centre in Zurich by Graber Pulver Architects
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.
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