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17/10/2025

Sports Hall near Milan (IT) by Giulia de Appolonia >> https://www.detail.de/de_en/sporthalle-bei-mailand-von-giulia-de-appolonia

A basketball court, a retractable stand for 350 spectators, changing and storage rooms and a bar for spectators on the upper floor: the spatial programme of the new sports hall in Olgiate Olona, near Milan, was rather unspectacular. Nevertheless, architect Giulia de Appolonia from Brescia found a concise form for it. She divided the building into two parts: The lower part, reserved for the athletes, is made entirely of fair-faced concrete, while the upper part is a steel structure with a delicate... Find out more at www.detail.de

Photos: Filippo Poli Photography

16/10/2025

School and Kindergarten in the Czech Republic by SOA architekti >> https://www.detail.de/de_en/schule-und-kindergarten-in-tschechien-von-soa-architekti

Canadian learning meets industrial flair: SOA Architekti transform an old factory in Brno into the Czech Republic’s first Maple Bear School – colorful, bilingual, and future-focused... Find out more on www.detail.de

Photos: Studio Flusser

14/10/2025

New Embassy Architecture in the Heart of Vienna >> https://www.detail.de/de_de/neue-botschaftsarchitektur-im-herzen-wiens

In Vienna’s historic embassy quarter, the new German Embassy by Schulz und Schulz Architekten combines diplomacy, openness, and sustainability. Clad in regional Krastal marble, the ensemble unites chancery, residence, and reception areas with transparent architecture and a green garden — a contemporary landmark of dialogue and continuity.... More information on our website www.detail.de

Photos: Roland Halbe, tschinkersten fotografie

14/10/2025

Who decides which details make the difference?

For the DETAIL Construction Award 2025, it’s a prestigious international expert jury. They evaluate detail solutions based on precision, materiality, innovation, and design quality—setting the standard for outstanding architecture.

The Jury:
🔹 Helga Blocksdorf, Helga Blocksdorf Architektur / TU Braunschweig
🔹 Jonathan Tuckey, Tuckey Design Studio, London
🔹 Hiromi Hosoya, Hosoya Schaefer Architects, Zürich & Tokyo
🔹 Jan Knippers, University of Stuttgart
🔹 Annelen Schmidt-Vollenbroich, Nidus, Düsseldorf
🔹 Bernd Sacher, Structural Engineer, Munich
🔹 Jakob Schoof, DETAIL, Munich

The winners will be celebrated in March 2026 during DETAIL’s anniversary in Munich and featured in DETAIL issue 6.2026.

Eligible Categories: Facade, Roof, Adaptive Reuse, Structural Systems, Interiors

Submission Period: 1 September – 30 November 2025

Show us which detail makes the difference—submit your project now: www.detail.de/de_en/constructionaward-2025

Photos: Caroline Steffen, Urban Zintel, Blocksdorf, Jos Schmid, Tim Petersen, Jim Stephenson

13/10/2025

Multipurpose Hall near Sydney by Sam Crawford Architects >> https://www.detail.de/de_en/mehrzweckhalle-bei-sydney-von-sam-crawford-architects

Nestled in suburban Matraville, Sydney, this multipurpose hall blends seamlessly with its surroundings. Preserving 16 mature trees, the timber-clad hall hosts recreational sports, yoga, and gymnastics. Sunlit interiors, polycarbonate facades, and sustainable systems create a bright, eco-friendly community space.... More information on www.detail.de

Photos: Brett Boardman

10/10/2025

Müllerbräu in Pfaffenhofen by Studio Frick >> https://www.detail.de/de_en/mullerbrau-in-pfaffenhofen

For over 250 years, the brewery in Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm has shaped the town’s identity. With the new Sudhaus restaurant, Studio Frick creates a bridge between tradition and modernity: 2,000 m² of beer culture, architecture, and craftsmanship featuring steel arches, oak, and views into the brewing process.

Documented in our latest issue DETAIL 10.2025 >> https://www.detail.de/de_en/detail-10-25 and in our digital database Detail Inspiration >> https://inspiration.detail.de

Photos: Lilit Frick & Pia Zajewski

09/10/2025

Residential Buildings on Baden's Schlossberg Hill near Zurich >> https://www.detail.de/de_en/wohnhauser-am-badener-schlossberg-bei-zurich

Menzi Bürgler Kuithan Architekten have transformed Baden’s Schlossberg slope with two detached 125 m² houses. Carefully integrated to respect the historic villa, the new homes feature timber-framed hemp-lime walls, broom finish plaster façades, and pink-painted soffits. In-roof photovoltaics supply electricity to all three buildings, proving that new construction can harmonize with context and climate-conscious design… More information on www.detail.de

Photos: Beat Bühler

07/10/2025

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Don’t miss out – valid only until 31 October 2025!
👉 Check it out & save now: www.detail.de/de_en/detailforstudents

07/10/2025

Kindergarten in Lamone by Krausbeck Santagostino Margarido Architetti >> https://www.detail.de/de_de/kindergarten-in-lamone

The “Arnia” kindergarten in Lamone features exposed concrete, perforated brise-soleils, and flexible classrooms. Bright interiors, generous play areas, and future expansion options make it a child-friendly centerpiece of the town.

Photos: Francesca Ióvene

06/10/2025

MASP gets a new neighbor >> https://www.detail.de/de_en/metro-arquitetos-erweitern-museo-de-arte-de-s-o-paulo

57 years after Lina Bo Bardi’s iconic museum, Metro Arquitetos unveil a 14-storey extension: dark aluminum façade, 7,000 m² of new space with galleries, classrooms, café & more.
Bold contrast or seamless complement? Find out more on www.detail.de

Photos: Leonardo Finotti. Pedro Kok

05/10/2025

Residential Building near Barcelona (ES) by Àgora Arquitectura >> https://www.detail.de/de_en/wohnhaus-bei-barcelona-von-agora-arquitectura

A quiet residential area on a slope, the plot bordered on three sides by neighbouring houses and open to the road to the north: this was the starting point for the house in Sant Vicenç dels Horts, 20 km northwest of Barcelona. Àgora Arquitectura's design takes advantage of the existing terraced topography: A brick wall encloses both the upper part of the property and the semi-subterranean ground floor. A T-shaped internal wall, also in brick, reinforces the structure. On this base, the architects placed an upper floor of prefabricated cross-laminated timber... Find out more on www.detail.de

Photos: José Hevia

03/10/2025

Inspiring discussions about the future of construction by looking in the rear mirror.

Thank you all for coming and sharing your perspectives at DETAIL Climate Forum in Düsseldorf: Alexander Franz (), Annelen Vollenbroich (), Kirsten Stopp (BmB Archiv), Jonathan Tuckey (), Hinda Bouabdallah () and Almut Grüntuch‑Ernst ()

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