Set in the Allgäu region, Therme Oberstdorf introduces a new thermal complex that positions architecture in direct relation to the surrounding Alpine terrain. Designed by Auer Weber Architekten, the project replaces the existing baths with a structure that operates through clarity of form and a measured response to landscape. Pitched roofs, staggered volumes, and a […] More
Architecture books often rely on controlled images and polished interiors that present buildings as finished objects. Dream in Progress, the latest publication by URLAUBSARCHITEKTUR, proposes a different perspective. The book focuses on transformation, experimentation, and the creative decisions that shape architecture over time. Across 210 pages, the volume presents sixteen hotels and holiday houses throughout […] More
Curve X marks the completion of a long-vacant site in the center of Düsseldorf, introducing a highly legible office building defined by movement, color, and spatial clarity. Designed by JSWD, the project emerged from a 2018 competition initiated by a Hamburg-based developer seeking a sustainable office building with high-quality interiors. JSWD’s proposal, an x-shaped volume […] More
Frankenberg, a town in northern Hesse, Germany, is celebrated for its historic charm. Near its old town lies the Ederberglandhalle, a multipurpose event and conference center built in the 1980s. Over the decades, this L-shaped brick building became a regional hub for gatherings, but wear and outdated features prompted a comprehensive refurbishment. The redesign, led […] More
Designed by Dannien Roller Architekten + Partner for the city of Tübingen, the Sofie Haug day-care center opened on Rosenauer Weg in 2022, showcasing a harmonious blend of modern architecture and natural beauty. This two-storey hybrid-timber building, with its walkout basement set into a slope, has become an architectural focal point that pays homage to […] More
Neuer Kanzlerplatz, an innovative office complex located in the center of Bonn, Germany is introduced by JSWD. Selected through a rigorous urban development qualification process initiated by the city in 2015, JSWD, in collaboration with Art-Invest Real Estate, embarked on a mission to transform a pivotal intersection linking a bustling highway and a major railway […] More
Münchener Verein, a prominent insurance company, has recently opened the doors to “das max,” its new modern office building located in Ludwigsvorstadt. This eight-story structure, designed by Stuttgart-based architects SCOPE, signifies a new chapter for the company’s 250 employees who moved into the lower four floors in the spring of 2023. The move from traditional […] More
Concrete and Center Parcs have introduced the Center Parcs Cottage, a revolutionary take on the classic holiday accommodation, nestled in the heart of nature at Parc Bispinger Heide in Germany. Center Parcs, renowned for its family-friendly holiday parks, sought to expand its offerings to a wider audience. In response, Concrete, a leader in innovative design, […] More
Ku’lturhof offers Berliners the opportunity to engage with one another and take pleasure in the myriad aspects of their city by providing the framework, in the form of vast public space, community, culture, heritage, and transformation. The project was awarded to Henning Larsen by a panel consisting of architects, urban planners, officials of the public […] More
Appels Architekten have recently completed work on this stunning wooden residence in Bavaria, Germany. This family home uses a straightforward architectural figure to convey its inner life, context of seasons, light, and surrounds. Conceptually, it makes a distinction between private rooms and a sizable open area for regular family activities. Every private room has a […] More
Renowned architect and engineer Santiago Calatrava has unveiled the concept for Düsseldorf’s Calatrava Boulevard, a complex that includes upscale dining options, shops, and office space. The new complex, which is situated on a prominent position between Königsallee Boulevard, Königstrasse, and Steinstrasse, has a 135-foot-tall roof that is curvy and vaulted and a flowing interior roadway […] More
Nieto Sobejano Arquitectos have recently completed works on this stunning exhibition center in Hamburg, Germany. The center dedicated to the art of writing located on the outskirts of Hamburg, near to the present Montblanc factory. The idea was envisaged as a 100-meter-long container that resembles a writing instrument case and conceals a complicated sequence of […] More