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

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.

Tres Patis House / TwoBo arquitectura

In the plains of Empordà, a few kilometers from the Greco-Roman ruins of Empúries, stands Casa Tres Patis, a single-family home of 300 m² that interprets the classic archetypes of the Mediterranean villa in a contemporary language. Designed by Twobo architecture, the project is based on a central idea: to create a livable space where architecture interacts with light, wind, water, and the body.

Longevity Through Renewal: The Enduring Wisdom of Hong Kong's Water Villages

While Hong Kong is widely celebrated for its iconic harbor view, glittering skyline, and fast-paced urban lifestyle, its origins tell a different story—one deeply rooted in its relationship with water. Before transforming into a dense, vertical metropolis, Hong Kong's architectural identity was closely tied to its maritime context. Today, the city is often associated with slender, glass-clad towers that symbolize modernity. While visually striking in their pursuit of height and form, many of these buildings appear disconnected from their immediate environment, often overlooking natural site conditions, ecological responsiveness, and contextual sensitivity.

Cycling Between Terrils / Burolandschap

Along the water of the terrils, where the past of the coal mines is still visible, a floating bicycle bridge unfolds, gliding elegantly across the pond between the terrils. 'Cycling between Terrils' symbolizes connecting nature and heritage with the future.

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