Office and administrative buildings: project documentation and technical articles on workplace design, building envelope and flexible use.
In Uppsala, Sweden, a 1970s office complex was facing demolition. Following its unexpected rescue, it has become a pilot project for circular construction. Anders Tväråna of White Arkitekter relatess how Lumi also became an economic success.
Speed comes at a price, and the magic box has its limits. Modular construction is both a blessing and a curse. For years, politicians have promised that modular building would deliver housing faster and more cheaply, yet in 2026 the number of new homes is heading for its lowest level in years. Extremely fast building sites on the one hand, greater planning effort on the other. A look at modular construction, between promise and the reality on site.
What is a workstation today can become a viewing stand tomorrow: 'Reset' by Vitra and Stephan Hürlemann organises spaces with 75 cm platforms. Without permanent installation, the modules can form platforms, seating steps or work areas and be rearranged as needs change.
Mit Waves hat Kvadrat Acoustics gemeinsam mit Foster + Partners Industrial Design ein Vorhangsystem entwickelt, das offene Grundrisse akustisch zoniert und flexibel unterteilt.
Pihlmann Architects develop a new kind of aesthetic appeal by rearranging materials sourced from the existing building.
Spanning around 4,100 m², "The Artistic" occupies a space between traditional office spaces, co-working facilities and hospitality-oriented spatial concepts.
A texture made of three-dimensional pixels envelops the headquarters of the King Abdulaziz City of Science and Technology: The office highrise is a prototype for communication-driven work, climate-aware construction, and a homage to traditional building methods.
The first trade union was founded in Germany 160 years ago. However, for many architects, the term "labour dispute" remains a foreign concept. Many, especially younger architects, believe that this needs to change.
Working conditions in architecture could certainly be improved: overtime is an everyday occurrence in offices, fee rates have not increased for years, and the same is true of wages. Nevertheless, it took a long time for the first trade unions to emerge in the industry. Why is that?
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.
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.
Walking through the building, Alexander Franz explains the unusual planning process and the importance of the project for the Basel-based architectural office.