Architecture was the essence of who they were
By Thomas Wagner. Alvar Aalto is considered one of the most influential modernist architects and designers. He was also ahead of his time in his working partnerships with his first […]
Think architecture local. Ideas for open communities in the 21st century
Architecture is not only a formal and aesthetic practice, but also a social one. While modern urban planning neglected this aspect of space for a long time, the call for […]
Building with nature, not against it
By Thomas Wagner. Many consider Frank Lloyd Wright to be the greatest architect of the 20th century. Sigrid Faltin’s documentary “The Phoenix from the Ashes” examines his visionary architecture as […]
Ecological transition right now: green construction projects with a future.
The climate crisis is and will remain one of the key concerns and challenges of the 21st century. The targets that have been set are ambitious. The European Union is […]
Architects, anecdotes and analogies.
By Thomas Wagner. Exhilarating conversations about absent colleagues: the book „architects on architects“ collects dialogues about the significant architects of the past. It proves that personal understanding is better learned […]
For more flexible space in urban design.
Interview with Professor WU Siegfried Zhiqiang. Professor WU Siegfried Zhiqiang is vice president of Tongji University and a member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and Germany’s National Academy of […]
Zooming in on the city: Architecture in times of digitalisation
Data-supported design methods and construction processes have become an essential part of architecture and urban planning. But where is digitalisation taking us? What is the potential that has not yet […]
It’s always possible to be more sustainable
Designers are generally very observant: they look closely at the world around them, and they design objects, processes and services to improve our lives. The following projects by winners of […]
MoMA re-invents itself
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York was closed for four months. It re-opens on 21 October 2019. Diller Scofidio + Renfro renovated the museum in collaboration with […]
CIRCULAR LIVING & WORKING SPACES
By Prof. Dr. Uwe Demele. Increasing demands are being placed on living and working spaces. Aspects of both technical functionality and well-being now need to be compatible with networked, personalised […]
Norwegian Brands – a View to the North
By Cecilie Schjerven. With this year’s book fair in Frankfurt seeing Norway as guest of honour spend more on promotion abroad than the country ever has before, the phenomenon of […]
The Necessary and the Appropriate
As CEO of ERCO, Klaus Jürgen Maack wasn’t just a passionate champion of design and technology – he was also committed to developing the best possible solutions for building lighting. […]