More and more architects are drawing inspiration from the topography, history and materials of a place, creating buildings that are firmly grounded in their surroundings yet forward-looking. This is precisely what ‘contextual architecture’ is all about: […]
Hospitals used to be sterile, functional places. Nowadays, however, their architecture is becoming an active part of the healing process. Buildings and spaces are emerging that address people’s needs holistically, taking into account both the physical […]
Urban furniture design plays a crucial role in how we connect in public places and parks. With its portfolio, Norwegian brand Vestre champions the democratic use of shared spaces, transforming them into lively hubs of interaction. […]
The decline of department stores in city centres does not represent a setback for urban planning; quite the contrary, it creates opportunities for new architectural concepts and innovative urban development. Exciting projects are emerging across Germany, […]
Everyone’s talking about smart textiles – fabrics that can do more – and they’re becoming increasingly attractive as the AI revolution continues to unfold. But what exactly does it mean? What is their potential – and […]
While the Bauhaus is widely recognised as a school of modernism, the Neues Frankfurt – conceived as a practical urban and social laboratory – remains largely unknown. To mark its 100th anniversary, the Museum Angewandte Kunst […]
