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.
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An old textile factory was transformed into a day centre for individuals with disabilities. As a public building in the heart of the city, it represents a completely new understanding of inclusion.
How much existing fabric must be retained for a project to meet heritage protection requirements? Wutopia Lab's theatre in Suzhou tests the limits.
SponsoredHow do buildings create spaces for orientation, encounter and retreat? The Iconic Awards 2026 show how architecture shapes a stay - at the threshold, in material and light.
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In his book Architecture Against Architecture, Reinier de Graaf calls for a moratorium on new builds and a different approach to climate change. He argues that artificial intelligence could lead to a split of the architectural profession.
With its terraced roof landscape, Prestige University in Indore offers ample space for students to socialise. The five-storey central building by Sanjay Puri Architects is the first building block for the private university's new campus.
Zaha Hadid once set the benchmark for what digital technologies should be capable of in architecture. With the Computational Design Research Group, her successor firm, ZHA, remains at the forefront of the latest developments to this day. Nils Fischer founded the group and explains in this interview what can be achieved with AI - and where working with this tool reaches its limits.
Known for its bold use of colour and material contrasts, the Porto-based practice fala is now bringing that same approach to social housing, says co-founder Filipe Magalhães.
2027 brings a new edition of the Detail Architecture Award - and, for the first time, a prize for affordable housing. Entries close end of October.
Around 180 kilometres of track are replaced every year on the Swiss rail network. Until now, all this scrap metal has been melted down. However, the first building with a steel framework made from recycled rails will soon be constructed in western Zurich.
Facades made from waste wool, recycled steel from decommissioned ships, housing rather than investment property: Line Ramstad, chief curator of the Oslo Triennale, shows what happens when nature takes precedence.
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