A Model of Craftsmanship
Trainees are often housed in dreary rooms or anonymous flats. A new hall of residence by Dorte Mandrup shows how things can be done better, for it aims to be much more than just a temporary home.
Masonry and Concrete
Solid construction in masonry and reinforced concrete: projects and technical articles on structure, detailing and material properties.
The Rebirth of a Multi-Storey Car Park
One of Switzerland's largest reuse projects is currently under construction in the southeast of Basel. Commissioned by the cantonal property management authority, the architectural practice Parabase is planning around 150 flats using the concrete elements from a demolished multi-storey car park.
Learning from the new generation
The Erich Mendelsohn Prize recognises emerging talent with its Newcomer Award. The three winning projects for 2026 address issues that are important to the younger generation.
Kitsilano House by Scott & Scott Architects in Vancouver
Scott & Scott Architects have incorporated a hybrid structure with staggered volumes of timber and concrete in southwest Vancouver. They used many locally sourced materials to complete the project.
KUUB School Centre in Antwerp by Compagnie-O Architects
Spanning five storeys, KUUB's concrete cube offers residents of Antwerp's new Nieuw-Zuid district a wide range of play and sports facilities. Its opening in autumn 2025 marked the happy ending to a five-year construction phase that had got off to a tragic start.
„The Earth Does Not Need Us"
The Paris-based architect with roots in Beirut explains why architecture remains, above all, a matter of people.
Micro-Museum of Historic Bridges by Luo Studio
Originally, only an artistically designed service station was planned along the tourist route in the hilly countryside of southern China. Luo Studio has transformed this into an exhibition building that celebrates the region's historic bridge-building heritage.
Spaziu Davia Franceschini in Corsica by A Fabrica Architettura
For a long time, an undeveloped plot of land lay next to Corbara Church. The new village square with its community centre not only blends in perfectly with the local topography - its retaining walls and facades were also constructed using earth excavated from the building site.
„You Don't Get That Many Penalty Kicks in a Lifetime."
Ansgar Schulz supervised the construction of the Mother-of-Pearl Immersive Museum in Adorf, Saxony, from the very beginning. In our interview he describes which challenges the realisation of the hypar shell entailed and why rain played a central role in addressing them.
Goiáns Community Centre in Galicia by Nula.Studio
In the sprawling village of Goiáns, the team at Nula.Studio has created a bright-red community centre with a roof featuring numerous folds, thereby establishing a landmark that symbolises community spirit.
Londres 187 in Mexico City by CCA | Bernardo Quinzaños + Olga Romano
CCA has integrated a pastel-red residential building with a green courtyard into the central Juárez district. Whilst residents enjoy the peace and quiet, the retail space is open to the public.
Conversion into an Architecture Faculty: Beginenhof in Hasselt
In the Flemish city of Hasselt, the Belgian-British partnership of Bovenbouw and David Kohn Architects converted a former beguinage for a faculty of architecture, turning architectural history to new ends.