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Reversible Cultural Pavilion Activates Public Space in Frankfurt 2026

Agustina Iñiguez — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 06:45:00 +0000

At a moment when architecture is being pushed to respond more directly to environmental and social pressures, Spain's pavilion for World Design Capital Frankfurt Rhein-Main 2026 positions itself as more than a temporary installation. While materiality is at the center of its design, the project explores how a reversible cultural infrastructure can activate public space without permanent construction. Discussions about material use, circularity and reutilization in architecture are closely tied to cultural contexts, environmental conditions, and historical influences that reveal how time shapes the built environment. Beyond its construction, Spain's pavilion expresses identity by reinterpreting the architectural method of Antoni Gaudí, the creator of the Sagrada Familia and Park Güell. It also demonstrates how Spain's creative and industrial sectors address current challenges with innovative construction solutions.

DAM Launches Interactive Exhibition of 100 Years of Architectural Construction Kits in Frankfurt, Germany

Antonia Piñeiro — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 05:30:00 +0000

The Deutsches Architekturmuseum (DAM) in Frankfurt, Germany, has opened a new interactive exhibition, on view from October 25, 2025, to February 8, 2026, presenting 100 years of architectural construction kits. Developed in collaboration with graphic designer Claus Krieger, Professors Andreas Kretzer and Philipp Reinfeld from the Stuttgart University of Applied Sciences (HFT), their students, and the wider DAM team, the exhibition brings together around 80 construction kits produced between 1890 and 1990. Many of these systems have been recreated at an enlarged scale so visitors can test their assemblies at eight central play stations. Additional digital features include VR model worlds programmed by HFT students. Dozens of completed models illustrate the range of architectural ideas represented across the kits, and the full collection is documented in an accompanying catalogue. The exhibition is accompanied by a public competition titled How Small Can Architecture Be?, which invites participants to submit miniature architectural models for display.

Frankfurt Architecture City Guide: 20 Projects Tracing a Skyline Between History and Modernity

Diogo Borges Ferreira — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 07:30:00 +0000

Frankfurt is often recognised for its distinctive skyline, a rare feature in European cities. Towering glass skyscrapers mark its role as a global financial hub, yet beneath this vertical image lies a city layered with centuries of history, destruction, and reconstruction. From medieval timber-framed houses to post-war modernism and contemporary high-rises, Frankfurt has consistently reinvented itself through architecture, producing a built environment where different periods coexist in dialogue.

“Architecture and Energy” at DAM Explores the Climate Impact of the Built Environment

Reyyan Dogan — Tue, 29 Jul 2025 06:30:00 +0000

The Deutsches Architekturmuseum (DAM) in Frankfurt has launched its new exhibition Architecture and Energy: Building in the Age of Climate Change on June 14, which will be open to visitors until October 5, 2025. Developed in collaboration with engineer and sustainability advocate Werner Sobek, the exhibition explores the intersections of architecture, energy, and climate, focusing on the environmental impact of the built environment and the role of architecture in mitigating climate change. By framing architecture as both a challenge and an opportunity in the context of the climate crisis, the exhibition seeks to contribute to a broader shift in thinking, one that positions design as a vital component of a sustainable future.

DAM Explores the Challenge of New Urban Neighborhoods in Germany with “Building Cities Today?”

Reyyan Dogan — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 06:30:00 +0000

The Deutsches Architekturmuseum (DAM) in Frankfurt has opened a new exhibition titled Building Cities Today?, examining the complexities of developing new urban neighborhoods in Germany. Running from June 28 to November 2, 2025, the exhibition brings together nine projects that reflect diverse approaches to new urban planning, with a focus on sustainability, social integration, and long-term adaptability. Referencing the legacy of the "Neues Frankfurt" housing program of the 1920s, the exhibition opens with the Römerstadt estate, one of Germany's early experiments in functional and standardized housing. From there, it transitions to eight urban developments from the 1990s to the 2020s, presenting case studies that include HafenCity in Hamburg, Bahnstadt in Heidelberg, Neckarbogen in Heilbronn, City of Wood in Bad Aibling, and Messestadt Riem in Munich.

Designing for the Performing Arts: Architecture as a Stage for Experience

Diogo Borges Ferreira — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 07:30:00 +0000

Theaters, concert halls, and opera houses are more than just venues — they are meticulously orchestrated environments where architecture, technology, and human emotion converge. Unlike conventional buildings, these spaces must accommodate a dynamic interplay between acoustics, sightlines, stage mechanics, and audience engagement, all while maintaining an architectural identity that resonates with performers and spectators alike. Whether it is the immersive embrace of a vineyard-style concert hall or the grandeur of a proscenium theater, every design decision shapes how performances are experienced and remembered.

The Frankfurt Prototype / Barkow Leibinger + Städelschule + Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences + Niklas Maak

Pilar Caballero — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000

With "The Frankfurt Prototype," students from the Städelschule and Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences (Frankfurt UAS), under the academic direction of guest professor Dr. Niklas Maak, have realized a pioneering architectural project in the courtyard of the Senckenberg Research Institute. Initiated and conceptually guided by Maak, the temporary structure features an open, multifunctional market hall on the ground floor and flexible living and working spaces on the first floor, designed specifically for students. The building promotes social interaction and a connection to nature, integrating sustainable materials and adaptable spatial concepts. Architecture firm Barkow Leibinger supported the students in the planning and realization, accompanying the implementation of the prototype through to its completion in autumn 2024.

iLive Frankfurt Youth-Oriented Hotel and Co-Living Campus / HWKN Architecture

Pilar Caballero — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 02:00:00 +0000

HWKN's new iLive Campus in Frankfurt, designed in collaboration with AI+P, addresses the younger generation's need for flexible and affordable living solutions. This consciously unique building occupies a large corner site adjacent to the Frankfurt School of Management and Finance and features 1,000 high-design apartment units for students, making it the largest planned student and serviced apartment project in Germany. HWKN, along with their client, the German-based iLive, and AI+P, incorporated another innovative living alternative: a lively, youth-oriented hotel, part of the Rioca Hotel group.

Stefano Boeri Reimagines the Italian Square for Frankfurt Book Fair 2024

Nour Fakharany — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 05:30:00 +0000

Stefano Boeri has designed a cultural square at the heart of the Italian pavilion for the 76th edition of the Frankfurt Book Fair. With Italy returning as Guest of Honor after 36 years, the book fair is the largest and most significant event in the publishing world and will be held from October 16-20, 2024. The Italian pavilion, designed by Stefano Boeri, seeks to celebrate Italian cultural heritage and publishing, aligning with the theme “Roots in the Future.”

Marc Goodwin Captures the Facades of Studios in Frankfurt, Stuttgart, and Munich

Christele Harrouk — Wed, 05 Oct 2022 07:30:00 +0000

After having explored the spaces of architectural offices in the cities of Frankfurt, Stuttgart, and Munich, Germany, Marc Goodwin documents the facades of the same studios. Looking at what makes them similar and what makes them unique, the series of images showcases 25 buildings of German firms such as Schneider+Schumacher, Blocher Partners, Asp Architekten, Behnisch Architekten, Laboratory for Visionary Architecture, Henn, Auer Weber Assoziierte, FRANKEN Generalplaner, apd architektur+ingenieurbüro, Steimle Architekten and Max Dudler.

Frankfurt, Stuttgart, and Munich Studios Through the Lens of Marc Goodwin

Christele Harrouk — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 04:30:00 +0000

After photographing architectural studios in Berlin, Marc Goodwin has captured the spaces of 26 offices between the German cities of Frankfurt, Stuttgart, and Munich, including Schneider+Schumacher, Blocher Partners, Asp Architekten, Behnisch Architekten, Laboratory for Visionary Architecture, Henn, and Auer Weber Assoziierte to name a very few.

UNStudio Designs Tower in Germany, Focusing on Environmental and Social Sustainability

Paula Cano — Fri, 02 Sep 2022 05:30:00 +0000

Incorporating the Environmental, social, and corporate governance objectives, the 45,000 m2 Office Tower in the Europaviertel in Frankfurt aims to be one of Germany's most sustainable office buildings. Designed by UNStudio in partnership with Groß & Partner in collaboration with OKRA landscape architects, the project focuses on environmental and social sustainability as an integral part of Frankfurt's green network. The ecological agenda includes a low-carbon load-bearing structure and recyclable construction materials. The architecture program offers a public urban space to add value to its surroundings to encourage communication and gathering.

The Story Behind Frankfurt's New Old Town and how the Community Revived its Medieval Identity

Dima Stouhi — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 07:30:00 +0000

The architectural identity and urban fabric of the old city of Frankfurt has grown organically over centuries. Shops, bars, and craftsmen's workshops have always attracted a lot of visitors to the area between the Cathedral, or "Dom" in German, and the Römer, the main square in the center of Frankfurt. Historically, the area included buildings of many different styles, such as Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Classical architecture, which most locals only knew about from black and white photographs, the town’s famous miniature model in the historic museum, or stories passed down through generations.

The Docks / Meixner Schlüter Wendt

Bianca Valentina Roșescu — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0000

Right on the waterfront in Frankfurt’s Osthafen district, the new office building The Docks comes together with Dock 2.0, a slab-like existing structure, to create a homogenous ensemble. The area surrounding this new office building is dotted with industrial complexes and warehouse facilities and characterized by the uniquely special atmosphere of a container port.

Vienna, Copenhagen and Zurich Selected as World's Most Liveable Cities in 2022

Christele Harrouk — Mon, 04 Jul 2022 07:30:00 +0000

Vienna in Austria has topped the rankings of The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) 2022 Global Liveability Index, gaining back its previous position from 2019 and 2018, mostly for its stability and good infrastructure, supported by good healthcare and plenty of opportunities for culture and entertainment. Western European and Canadian cities dominated the top positions with Copenhagen, Denmark in second place and Zurich, Switzerland, and Calgary, Canada in third place. Adding 33 new cities to the survey, one-third of which are in China, bringing the total up to 172 cities, the classification excluded this year the city of Kyiv, due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Is Fake the New Real? Searching for an Architectural Reality

Anne-Catrin Schultz — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Excerpt from the book: Real and Fake in Architecture–Close to the Original, Far from Authenticity? (Edition Axel Menges)

Ferdinand Heide Architekt Selected to Design Tallest Building in Frankfurt

Dima Stouhi — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 06:30:00 +0000

Ferdinand Heide Architekt have been selected to develop a high-rise complex in Frankfurt, Germany, following an international design competition. Titled “Millennium Areal”, the winning proposal features two twisted glass towers with a large public space at the ground level, responding to the particularities of the dense site, which include maximization of green areas and unobstructed views for apartments and offices. The project is expected to be complete in 2030 and upon completion, will be Frankfurt's tallest structure.

Kindergarten at Henninger Park / Meixner Schlüter Wendt

Alexandria Bramley — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 02:00:00 +0000

The new “Stadtgärten am Henninger Turm” residential quarter is being rounded out with a new-build childcare center. This childcare center is located in the heart of the quarter, right on the East-West promenade that leads from the historical Henniger Villa to the new Henninger Turm residential high-rise. Complementing the neighborhood shopping center in the building at the high-rise's base, the childcare center livens up the new shared heart of the Henninger district, which boasts almost 1000 apartments.