Sophisticated architecture is increasingly finding its way into the high mountains. In the Pyrenees, the Refuge de Barroude, a refuge designed by the architectural firm Snøhetta, is setting new standards for building in high alpine regions.
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An unusual, cylindrical project will be a new eye-catcher in Stockholm’s skyline: The Stadsljus residential tower, spectacularly designed by Cobe and Yellon, will create contemporary living space.
The Danube Tower is a Viennese landmark, a technical masterpiece and shines in a stylish reinterpretation of the 1960s. The express lift takes you up to the observation terraces at a height of 150 meters for an unforgettable 360° panorama …
Even star architects have a penchant for playfulness. In his breathtaking design for the new Axel Springer building in the middle of Berlin, the renowned Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas took up the old border between East and West as one of the central design elements and aligned the essential planning with it …
Lifestylehotels expands its portfolio with two new members: the eco-conscious Serra Nature Eco Smart Hotel near Valencia and the stylish Hotel MOTTO in the heart of Vienna. Both properties exemplify exceptional comfort, sustainability, and distinctive design.
In 2025, Tate Modern promises an extraordinary lineup of exhibitions that celebrate the diversity and innovation of global art. From groundbreaking retrospectives to immersive installations, here’s what to expect from the year ahead.
Stora Enso, the second largest forestry company in the world, will soon move into their new headquarters. The Katajanokan Laituri complex is set to be both a masterpiece of Finnish timber construction – and also climate neutral. Its aesthetics are reminiscent of grandmaster Alvar Aalto.
Style and sophistication at the Tennis Club Milano Alberto Bonacossa with the iconic Synthesis furniture by Unopiù
For the fourth year in a row, Jean Paul Gaultier is flying the rainbow flag with pride. This year’s Pride Limited Edition is a fantastic collaboration: Two naked torsos, adorned with just one brushstroke – the work of legendary New York artist and activist Keith Haring.
When a building is realised that deviates from what is otherwise customary in a village, it may initially be irritating. The Cantina Tramin in South Tyrol was no different, but the expressive building by architect Werner Tscholl is now even celebrated as a landmark of Tramin.
In Los Angeles soll ein neuer Hotspot für Hollywoods Kreativszene entstehen. Der Büroturm mit dem Namen The Star wurde von Foster + Partners als begrünte Spirale geplant, die sich in den Himmel der Traumfabrik schraubt …
The majestic mountains are more than just a backdrop here. The intense scent of the forest, the rays of light, the mountain panorama, the snow – the surroundings have a significant influence on the architecture and design of the newly opened Triforêt alpin.resorts in Hinterstoder in the Pyhrn-Priel region.
The Kilden Performing Arts Centre in the Norwegian city of Kristiansand is a free-form construction made of wood with over 14,000 individual parts. ALA Architects created a form with a dramatic gesture – and a concrete function.
The small kingdom has big plans: with the visionary “Mindfulness City”, an exemplary sustainable economic centre is to be created that fully complies with the philosophy of “Gross National Happiness”. It is being built according to a masterplan by Danish star architect Bjarke Ingels.
Iwan Baan is considered one of the most important photographers of architecture and the built environment. In impressive images, he documents the growth of global megacities as well as traditional or informal buildings and the works of well-known contemporary architects, including Rem Koolhaas, Herzog & de Meuron, Kazuyo Sejima and Tatiana Bilbao. From October 2023 to March 2024, the Vitra Design Museum will dedicate the first comprehensive retrospective to the Dutch photographer. The exhibition “Iwan Baan. Moments of Architecture” presents a panorama of early 21st-century architecture in its urban and social contexts, and the people who live in it, with the photographer’s wide-ranging oeuvre…
The winning design for the new hall building in Munich’s world-famous Olympic Park comes from the Copenhagen office 3XN. No easy task, because: In the future, Munich’s new sports arena will have to stand alongside the architectural icon of Günter Behnisch and Frei Otto.
Transformation, accessibility and renovation: Pierattelli Architetture studio interprets the urban regeneration concept by designing new residential units, with green spaces open to the city, on an area disused since 1995…
Opening to coincide with London Fashion Week, this landmark exhibition will be one of the most wide-ranging surveys of contemporary fashion culture ever staged in the UK. It will offer an unprecedented look at how careers in fashion are forged, and the multitude of opportunities London’s fashion scene offers young creatives.