Selection of articles in english

In Renens, the competition for the renovation and expansion of the sumptuous Performance Hall, listed in the cantonal inventory (grade 2), attracted numerous submissions. A Zurich-based team prevailed, adopting an approach deliberately rooted in a strong and recognized reference.

A replacement building for the Walka school complex is being built in the center of Zermatt. Despite its size, the complex, which consists of three interlocking structures, blends in well with the small-scale village structure and provides contemporary learning spaces for 800 schoolchildren.

At the Venice Architecture Biennale, the Annexe collective evokes the work of Lisbeth Sachs in an immersive installation that raises questions about the representation of women in architecture and the memory of built space.

The final editorial by Mercedes Daguerre introduces the themes of Archi 2025, retracing the transformations of specialized publishing in the digital age and the relationship between building culture and Swiss Baukultur, while opening up to the magazine’s future perspectives.

The structure by parts . The second interview addresses Gustav Düsing and Max Hacke, recipients of the prestigious EU Mies Awards 2024, in a reflection linking sustainability and digital design issues, starting with their most recent projects.

The expressive impact of detail in structure. In this interview, Neven Kostic shares his innovative approach to design, focusing on interdisciplinarity, the use of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and digital fabrication, and sustainability.

The co-curator Carlo Nozza introduces the themes of the first issue of Archi 2025, highlighting the need for an innovative approach to design and construction, focusing on sustainability and circularity.

Archi enters a new phase. With an issue dedicated to leading international figures in design, the magazine continues its journey with renewed energy, staying true to its multidisciplinary identity and its commitment to exploring the present and future of architecture.

Contemporary architecture takes shape through projects and writings that reveal key themes of today's design practice. Without absolute protagonists or definitive works, the article explores new trajectories, reconsidering historical methods, archives, and documentation in times of crisis.