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German duo at the top
Winners of the Mies van der Rohe Awards 2024
The winners of the 2024 edition of the Mies van der Rohe Awards have been announced. An international jury selected one winner each in the two categories of architecture and emerging architecture from an initial group of 362 nominated works.
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Pedestrian-friendly architecture
Student Housing in Los Angeles by LOHA
Lorcan O'Herlihy Architects designed a neighborhood-forming residential complex for students in West Los Angeles.
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A landmark of postwar Hamburg
Modernization of the Alsterschwimmhalle Hamburg by GMP Architekten
After forty years, the time had come: GMP Architekten have comprehensively modernized, renovated and expanded the Alsterschwimmhalle in Hamburg.
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Our readers’ favourites
The Most Popular Contributions in March 2024
In March, our readers were particularly enthusiastic about the following three contributions: a Residence and Office near Inverness, a School in the Netherlands and the Army Museum in Warsaw.
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Donated to the community
Church in Nova Granada by HAA Studio
A privately financed place of worship in São Paulo state, Brazil, makes best use of its narrow corner plot and is full of allusions to Biblical scriptures.
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Converting the old tax office
Seniors’ Centre in Garmisch by H2M Architekten
In 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 Thill
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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Zoning with colour
Apartment Renovation in Madrid by Lucas y Hernández-Gil
As part of a conversion project, the Lucas y Hernández-Gil architecture studio have redesigned a former office space in Madrid’s Salamanca district as an apartment for a family of four.
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Two treehouses in a high-rise
Apartment Renovation in Manhattan by No Architecture
In New York, No Architecture have connected two apartments and transformed them into a 326-m2 sequence of spaces that playfully stages the views from the building.
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A shop like a slice of cake
Pâtisserie in Karlsruhe by NoBLå
For the design of Pâtisserie Ludwig in Karlsruhe, NoBLå have designed colourful spaces that not only offer a fitting frame for the products on sale, but will also entice customers to enter.
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Interview with Sarah Wigglesworth
Creative Solutions to Combat the Climate Crisis
British architect Sarah Wigglesworth drew international attention with her Straw Bale House in London. In this interview with Heide Wessely, she describes how to design cities more sustainably.
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Living in community
ParkLife: The Carbon-Neutral Residential Building in Melbourne
This community-focused, cost-optimized residential block of 37 flats is Australia’s most sustainable apartment building.
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A flexible event venue
Hybrid Stadium in Hangzhou by Archi-Tectonics
Subsequent use considered: This multifunctional sports complex that was home to the 2023 Asian Games will be available for use as a venue for events of all kinds.
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Building without a schedule
Learning House at the Freilandmuseum by Max Otto Zitzelsberger
On the grounds of the Freilandmuseum [Engl.: open-air museum] in the Upper Palatine town of Nabburg-Neusath, Max Otto Zitzelsberger and his team from the University of Kaiserslautern-Landau have created a wooden structure conceived as a “learning and teaching house”.
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New publication
Natural Building Materials S, M, L
„Naturbaustoffe S, M, L – Natural Building Materials S, M, L“ shows 30 pioneering buildings of climate-friendly architecture - constructed from natural materials and in the sizes "small" to "large".
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Expansion and upgrade
Multifunctional Hall near Marseille by Atelier Régis Roudil
In Coudoux, Atelier Régis Roudil have upgraded the pre-existing home of a tennis club and expanded it with a new multifunctional hall. The wooden construction enables the greatest possible degree of openness and flexibility.
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Green facades in Amsterdam
A Residential Community of People, Plants and Insects
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 PPAG
On the Pogusch mountain pass in Styria, PPAG have converted a traditional inn into a top restaurant with guest beds.
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Exhibition in Copenhagen
Planetary Boundaries: Rethinking Architecture and Design
In the exhibition "Planetary Boundaries - Rethinking Architecture and Design", the Royal Danish Academy is showing 25 projects on the subject of long-lasting design.
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Homage to the coast
Cocktail Bar in Sperlonga by Gae Avitabile
In Sperlonga, a small coastal town between Rome and Naples, Gae Avitabile Design Studio have created a cocktail bar whose design mediates between interior and exterior space.
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Efficient routes, optimised layouts
Preview: Salone del Mobile.Milano 2024
From 16 to 21 April 2024, a neuroscience-based layout will further optimise the Salone del Mobile. There will be a particular focus on the kitchen and bathroom with special shows.
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Salone del Mobile 2024
Artificial Intelligence for Furniture
Philippe Starck and Kartell experiment with new production methods and expand their A.I. collection
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Exhibition stand by Snøhetta
Bathroom Furniture with Clear Forms
At the bathroom exhibition as part of the Salone del Mobile 2024, Laufen will be presenting the Meda collection in a exhibition stand designed by the architecture firm Snøhetta.
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Elegant profile
Lounge Chair from Doshi Levien
With Lepal, Arper is presenting a new lounge chair by British design duo Nipa Doshi and Jonathan Levien at the Salone del Mobile 2024.
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Distinguishing concrete supports
Repurposing of a Former Wine Storage as an Apartment Building
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 BIG
With 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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Expansion of the Magazzino Museum
The Robert Olnick Pavilion near New York
Behind rough walls of exposed concrete, the new building by Alberto Campo Baeza and Miguel Quismondo for the Magazzino Italian Art museum near New York is home to an exhibition hall with unusual light staging.
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Promoting reading and learning
Children’s Library by Yukawa Design Lab
Yukawa Design Lab have created a children’s library in the Japanese city of Sakai. The large wooden steps of the central stairway invite visitors to stay awhile and read.
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Congress in Copenhagen
Fabricate 2024 – Creating Resourceful Futures
From 4 to 6 April 2024, the Royal Academy in Copenhagen will host Fabricate, the prime place of exchange on innovative ideas in design, architecture and engineering.
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DETAIL Award 2024
Call for Projects
This year’s Detail Award will be presented in Munich in early December 2024. Don’t miss out – entries for this prestigious international architecture competition are open until 1st June.
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Cevisama 2024 posts solid results
Trend Looks: Natural, Minimal, Cultural and LuxVersal
The Cevisama in Valencia celebrated its 40th anniversary this year and surprised visitors with many new looks ranging from the natural to the opulent. These formats are like fashion trends: anything is possible.
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Sustainable wood construction
School in Weinfelden by Isler Gysel Architekten
Authenticity 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 Detroit
As 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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Our readers’ favourites
The Most Popular Contributions in February 2024
In February, our readers were particularly enthusiastic about the following three contributions: The SIP Main Campus in Allschwil, a residential building in Eindhoven and skyscrapers in Dubai with a record-setting cantilever.
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A light, airy shell
University near Paris by Vallet de Martinis Architectes
The ESIEE [it] engineering school at the gates of Paris is a compact educational building. Its facades are veiled in white lamellae all the way around.
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Jewelry for the kitchen
Jewelry Shop in Berlin by Crosby Studios
With their design concept for the Berlin flagship store for jewelry label Avgvst Jewelry, Crosby Studios were inspired by a collection modelled on kitchen utensils.
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A collage of old and new
Fotografiska Museum Berlin by Studio Aisslinger
The former Kunsthaus Tacheles [Eng.: Art House Tacheles] has been redesigned by Studio Aisslinger. It is now home to the Fotografiska Museum and features spaces for exhibitions, events and gastronomy.
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An artificial glacier
Flagship Store for a Coffee Chain in Toronto
In their design for a flagship store for the % Arabica coffee chain in Toronto, Tacklebox Architecture were inspired by the glacier formations of the Canadian landscape.
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Exhibition in Vienna
Women in Design
How will the design of the 21st century look? Who defines it? And who is it for? The exhibition "Here We Are! Frauen im Design 1900 - heute" answers these questions and sheds a contemporary light on the history of modern design.
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Playful and reduced
School in Madrid by Office for Political Innovation
The 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 Architekten
The 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 GNWA
A 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 glass building with stack effect
Corporate Headquarters near São Paulo by Mario Cucinella Architects
At the new HQ for the home-management company Nice in the Brazilian city of Limeira, the roof plays a principal role both in its design by Mario Cucinella Architects and for the building’s climate strategy.
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A house of worship in a high-rise district
Church near Shanghai by Wutopia Lab
At the Fengxian Qixian Jesus Church south of Shanghai, many layers of materials and spaces create plays of light and shade while delimiting the various building functions from each other.
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Digital resurrection of a building tradition
Wood Pavilion in South Korea by JK-AR
With the Pavilion of Floating Lights in the South Korean city of Jinju, the JK-AR studio have resurrected a wood-based building without adhesives or nails. Augmented reality played a role in this project.
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A refuge for those in need of protection
Women’s Shelter and Day Centre for Homeless Women in Barcelona
The socialist government may no longer be in power in Barcelona, but the city is still home to many social projects. This sensitive building by CPVA Arquitectes will offer sanctuary to society’s most vulnerable: women threatened by violence or facing homelessness.
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A motley school building
Renovation of an Elementary School near Paris
Colour 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 Arquitectes
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 Architectes
In 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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Expansion on a brownfield site
Residence and Office near Inverness by Loader Monteith
In the north of Scotland, Loader Monteith have planned an office building and residence for a mountainbike holiday company. A second residence is to follow.