 | | Photo: Brigida González | | | Public face: new municipal buildings | | | In addition to their functional character, public buildings usually also have a representative one, which opens up many possibilities for architects in terms of creative scope – resulting, not infrequently, in the creation of some real architectural gems. Read more | |  |
Beyond Furniture
Wilkhahn’s new Yonda shell-structure chair range combines outstanding comfort and a huge range of models with pioneering sustainability. For hybrid living and working environments that make us look forward to the future. Find out more | |  | | Photo: Dennis De Smet | | | Talk of the town: five town halls with something to say | | | As citizens’ dealings with local government continue to move into the digital realm, town hall buildings take on a renewed significance as rhetorical, place-making devices. Read more | | Pressure on the world's resources has rarely been so acute, nor indeed the pressure on us to act to slow down the effects of climate change by utilising alternative renewable sources of energy to fuel the planet's future. When it comes to light, few understand better than Danish roof window expert VELUX the power of natural light to not only transform architectural spaces but also the role it plays as a sustainable energy source – and the company's Daylight Visualizer tool helps architects optimise its use on projects.
The Daylight Visualizer is a free simulation tool that allows architects to make informed decisions on how best to utilise daylight on their projects for creating conditions that not only serve users but also the planet. Compatible with a broad range of CAD and BIM software packages, the easy-to-use tool also helps planners to evaluate compliance with European standards for daylight in buildings. Download now | |  | | Photo: Fernando Guerra | | | Salem City Hall, Salem, Germany, by Estudio Primitivo González | EGA | | | The striking sculptural brick jacket of Salem City Hall, with its iconic look, envelops a functional building. Inside, the central atrium generates a beautiful and representative space for the pleasure of workers, citizens and visitors, alike. Read more | |  | | Photo: © Dietmar Strauss | | | Dannien Roller Architects and Partners | | | The Tübingen-based office of Maren Dannien and Matthias Roller focuses primarily on the world of work, creating solutions that respond to the broad demands of contemporary workspaces. Read more | | | | | | | | |
