BIG and Thomas Heatherwick have together designed the new London offices of Google – the form is a flowing spatial cascade.

Imagine an arcade or a park without benches. Impossible. The parkbench is as important in urban spaces as salt is in soup. The most exciting models in an overview.

We present luminaires for public spaces that score high in terms not only of energy efficiency, but also for their extraordinary lighting effects and elegant appearance.

On the occasion of the "Rundgang" at the Städelschule, students gave insights into their work and the most talented were awarded. The Stylepark prize went to Ada Raczka.

With the Place de la Concorde, Jakob Ignaz Hittorff created not only one of the world’s most famous squares, but also revolutionized how they were designed. This still has bearing today. 

Gordon Matta-Clark cut buildings in two, destroyed cars and intended to blow up the Berlin Wall. Why is his deconstructive work now on show in an arcadian palace in East Berlin?

They somehow still exist: The Robin Hood Gardens, pilgrimage site for architects. But the demolition can start every day. We say goodbye to a concrete cockney.

Real gems by Oscar Niemeyer: After having stood empty for decades and gradually becoming dilapidated two hotels by the Brazilian architect have been modernized and are accessible again.

We follow Thomas Wagner over stairs, through Kleingartenanlagen and finally over the water on his foray in Münster on the occasion of the Skulptur Projekte.

For the 14th time the Documenta in Kassel has opened its gates on June 10th. We show the highlights.

They have been a must-see for architects a: The residential complex Robin Hood Gardens by Alison and Peter Smithson in East London. Follow the photographer Gili Merin through the soon to be demolished brutalists architecture.

Venice calling "Viva Arte Viva": That's the motto of the 57th International Art Exhibition. And we invite you to join our tour to the most interesting installations of the Giardini.

Sometimes you have to sit down together to discuss things. Ideally somewhere where experts and interested parties meet up anyway. At the ISH, three intensive “Axor Talks” provided more than just entertainment.

Individuality rules the world. Seldom before have we as individuals been offered greater opportunities to define our lives ourselves.

In the luxurious bathrooms at Weissenhaus Grand Village Resort & Spa Axor’s “Axor Montreux” collection sets the tone.