People in design. Farewell to architect and designer Cini Boeri
Cini Boeri, born on 12 June 1924, obtained her degree from the polytechnic university of Milan in 1951. After it, she completed an internship at Giò Ponti’s architecture firm and […]
Competition to redesign New York’s Brooklyn Bridge
The Van Alen Institute and New York City Council have announced the winners of the Reimagining Brooklyn Bridge project, an international design competition that aims to spark a public conversation […]
The younger generation has a different approach when it comes to their homes.
Putting the question: an interview with Oona Strathern-Horx. Interview by Peter Lewandowski. Even as a child, Oona Strathern-Horx was fascinated by houses and architecture. Having later also developed an interest […]
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 […]
Restaurant and bar. Oscar Niemeyer Sphere in Leipzig complete
A very special building was inaugurated in Leipzig in late June. The Niemeyer Sphere is one of the last designs by Oscar Niemeyer, the internationally renowned Brazilian architect. Naturally there […]
Carbon fibre facade. 3,000 square metres for the future of textiles being developed at Reutlingen University’s Texoversum
Reutlingen University can look forward to having a new building on the edge of its campus which will cause an architectural stir – the Texoversum. The building donated by the […]
The micro-living trend: an innovative housing model for the future?
The trend towards living at close quarters has been seen for a while now. Known by the punchy term “micro-living”, this form of housing is experiencing enormous uptake, particularly among […]
Software firm in Sydney plans the world’s tallest hybrid timber structure
Standing at a height of 180 metres, the planned tower for a software firm in Sydney will be the world’s tallest building with hybrid timber construction. Atlassian has engaged New […]
Carbon Counts. An interactive, online exhibition about decarbonising architecture
Carbon Counts. An interactive, online exhibition about decarbonising architecture Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios and Studio Mothership have launched an interactive, online exhibition called Carbon Counts. The digital exhibition presents scientific […]
In the spider’s web. Stuttgart railway overpass cable-stayed with CFRP
In the spider’s web. Stuttgart railway overpass cable-stayed with CFRP A spectacular display of bridge-building took place in Stuttgart recently. For the extension of underground line U6 from Stuttgart-Fasanenhof to […]
Anti-coronavirus, pro-design. The Domus design manifesto
Anti-coronavirus, pro-design. The Domus design manifesto One of the most significant design and architecture magazines is taking a stance during the ongoing crisis. Walter Mariotti, editorial director of Domus, has […]
Architects Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron are celebrating their 70th birthday
Architects Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron are celebrating their 70th birthday They made a name for themselves with the flat glass and concrete cube for the Goetz Collection in […]
Ilkka Suppanen receives the Kaj Franck Prize 2020
Ilkka Suppanen receives the Kaj Franck Prize 2020 The Kaj Franck Prize has been awarded in Finland since 1992 to personalities whose oeuvre reflects the values of the award’s namesake, […]
Aaron Betsky appointed Director of the Virginia Tech School of Architecture and Design
Aaron Betsky appointed Director of the Virginia Tech School of Architecture and Design The name Aaron Betsky will be familiar to readers of international specialist publications. Since completing his studies […]
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 […]