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No Solid Ground: Three Approaches to Building Below Sea Level in Rotterdam

Olivia Poston — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:30:00 +0000

Architects carefully calibrate their relationship to the earth, adjusting foundations to soil, groundwater, climate, risk, and culture. Driven timber piles, rammed-earth platforms, and poured concrete slabs are each a response to a specific set of ground conditions, and each shapes the architecture that rises from it. The way a building meets the earth determines its durability and its limits because foundations are among the most consequential design choices an architect makes.

Hilversum Town Hall: Willem Dudok’s Monument to Civic Architecture

Diogo Borges Ferreira — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 07:30:00 +0000

In the Dutch city of Hilversum, a municipal building completed in 1931 redefined the very idea of what a town hall could be. More than a house for local administration, the Hilversum Town Hall became the architectural expression of a community in transformation. With its tower rising above reflective ponds, its brick masses composed around courtyards, and its carefully detailed interiors, the building asserted that civic architecture could unite function with symbolism, efficiency with ceremony.

Copenhagen Architecture City Guide: 25 Projects Defining Denmark's Capital of Livable Design

Maria-Cristina Florian — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 07:30:00 +0000

For most architecture enthusiasts, mentions of the city of Copenhagen will prompt images of pedestrian-friendly streets, suspended bike lanes, quaint water canals, and overall happy residents. The capital of Denmark has many accomplishments to boast: over 60 percent of its residents commute to work by bike, it was among the first cities to set up a strategic plan to achieve carbon neutrality, resulting in an 80% decrease since 2009, and it has become one of the most cited study cases for its urban planning and infrastructure. This reputation was officially cemented when UNESCO named Copenhagen the 2023 World Capital of Architecture, recognizing the city's enduring role as a laboratory for innovative contemporary design and people-centered urbanism. This September, the inaugural Copenhagen Architecture Biennial transforms the city into a global platform for dialogue under the theme "Slow Down," exploring how architecture can respond to global pressures by rethinking the pace of change. The occasion is also marked by the launch of ArchDaily's 5th edition of Next Practices Awards, solidifying the city's status as a nexus for contemporary architectural thought.

Major Lessons of Contemporary School Design: 37 Learning Spaces from Around the World

James Wormald — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 03:30:00 +0000

The role of a school is to prepare children for life. But with life-changing faster than ever, schools need to change just as quickly. Recent additions to school curriculums reflect the complexities of modern life, with environmental crises, societal injustices, and the dangers of social media now major parts of the syllabus.

ArchDaily’s Readers Select Who Should Win the 2022 Pritzker Prize

Nicolás Valencia — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 08:30:00 +0000

As part of our yearly tradition, we have asked our readers who should win the 2022 Pritzker Prize, the most important award in the field of architecture.

Amsterdam City Guide: 25 Places to See in the Capital of The Netherlands

Virginia Duran — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Amsterdam is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Its origins lie in the 12th century when fishermen living along the banks of the River Amstel built a bridge across the waterway near the IJ, then a large saltwater inlet. Most of the city’s territory is below sea level and therefore it lies on land that has been reclaimed from the water.

World Photography Day: 25 Emerging Architectural Photographers from Around the Globe

Paula Pintos — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 08:00:00 +0000

Architectural photography has developed into its own art form, and it might be as important as the built work itself. We consume architecture not only physically and spatially in a building but also through photographs. A good image reportage work can give the viewer a feeling of the atmosphere, senses, and design intentions the project may spark, without actually being in the place. Photography is also a way of documenting the project's process, the use of materials, lighting, and architectural elements, and as a result, tell a complete story behind a building.

Architecture Classics: Unidad Vecinal Providencia / Carlos Barella Iriarte + Isaac Eskenazi Tchimino

Cynthia Mariman Ramos — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 05:00:00 +0000

The Unidad Vecinal Providencia (Providencia Neighborhood Unit) is one of the many residential complexes generated in Chile as a result of a housing and urban development public policy promoted through the CORVI (Housing Corporation) between 1953 and 1973.

The Silo / Cobe

Rayen Sagredo — Sat, 22 May 2021 15:00:00 +0000

The Silo is part of the transformation of Copenhagen’s Nordhavn (North Harbour) – a vast post-industrial development, currently being transformed into a new city district. Designed by Danish architects COBE with clients Klaus Kastbjerg and NRE Denmark, a 17-storey former grain silo and the largest industrial building in the area has been transformed into “The Silo”, housing residential apartments and public functions.

Saint George's College Classrooms, Courtyards and Corridors Renovations / Elton&Deves

Pilar Caballero — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 03:00:00 +0000

With the remodelling of the school Colegio Saint George (1969), we revalued its base classroom shape of 9 x 9 m as a typology capable of adapting to different educational methods and its courtyards as activators of social and academic relationships, favouring a participatory teaching style.

Palacio Pereira / Cecilia Puga + Paula Velasco + Alberto Moletto

Clara Ott — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 02:00:00 +0000

Palacio Pereira, a heritage building under the Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage, will be the headquarters for the operation of the commissions and services of the Constituent Convention, while the former National Congress will be the main headquarters where the body will function and the plenaries will be held. Palacio Pereira is currently in its final phase of habilitation after an emblematic 10-year recovery and restoration process, which represents a milestone in the field of management and protection of national heritage. The use for the commissions and services of the Constituent Convention will be temporary, so the original plans for this building are maintained, to house part of the teams and offices of the Ministry of Cultures, Arts and Heritage.

Hidden Gems of Latin American Architecture

Mónica Arellano — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 07:35:00 +0000

We know you're an architecture aficionado and that your passion takes you places that inspire and awe. Even though a visit to the classic tourist sites can result in an amazing trip, visiting lesser-known places can make for an unforgettable experience. It is because of this passion for parts unknown that we have compiled this list of some of Latin America's hidden architecture gems for you to consider as you plan your next trip.

Our Readers Decide Who Should Win the Pritzker Prize 2020

Nicolás Valencia — Mon, 02 Mar 2020 10:30:00 +0000

Since the winner(s) of the Pritzker Prize 2020 will be announced this Tuesday, March 3, we have asked our readers who should win the most important award in the field of architecture.

What Exactly is a Polycarbonate Translucent Facade?

Materials — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 03:00:00 +0000

Translucent facades are light glazing panels used on the exterior of buildings, protecting the structure from weather damage, dampness, and erosion. Its composition of polycarbonate microcells creates a soft, naturally diffused light with a wide range of possible colors, brightnesses, and opacities.

MZ Kitchen / QdL Arquitectos

Daniel Tapia — Tue, 02 Jul 2019 14:00:00 +0000

The project consists in an intervention in an existing house with a small terrain within the city. The challenge was to implement a kitchen in the available space, which was between the dividing walls and where the natural light could only enter through one facade; the north one.

Women in Architecture Photography: 12 Names to Know

Romullo Baratto — Tue, 12 Feb 2019 05:00:00 +0000

In many parts of the world, more women have architectural degrees than men. However, this fact hasn’t translated past university into the working world as women continue to be underrepresented across nearly all levels of practice.

Playground Prototype / AEscala

José Tomás Franco — Wed, 23 Jan 2019 11:30:00 +0000

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Puerto de Palos House / jfs arquitecto

Pilar Caballero — Wed, 09 Jan 2019 14:00:00 +0000

This project is conceived as the refurbishment of a 1959 family house located in a traditional borough of this commune. The house was in good conditions and in its original state. Therefore, decisions that contributed to honor the house's history were made, both for its volume and the reuse of some of the materials.