ADEPT Wins Competition to Transform Former Warehouse Into Haus Der Musik in Braunschweig, Germany

Copenhagen and Hamburg-based architecture office ADEPT has won first prize in the international competition to transform a former Karstadt warehouse in the historic center of Braunschweig, Germany, into the Haus der Musik. The 18,000-square-meter cultural complex will include a new concert hall, a public music school, and community-oriented spaces. Emphasizing adaptive reuse, the project retains the existing load-bearing structure and architectural rhythm, positioning the intervention as a continuation rather than a replacement.

Vet Hospital Tirana / Davide Macullo Architects

Architecture is the most complete art form. It is the craft of drawing meaningful lines that, once transformed into walls and openings, reveal the architect's joys, passions, and intentions. It is more than just building structures; it is about creating meaningful places that resonate with life, culture, and nature. We believe that spaces should not only be functional but should evoke emotion, provoke thought, and enhance the well-being of those who inhabit them. Our work challenges the orthodox and infuses design with joy, flair, and a deep understanding of the psychology of space. This philosophy takes shape in this project: the Veterinary Hospital in Tirana. Passion, enthusiasm, and vision have been transformed into a physical space. The hospital's soft, flowing exterior contrasts with the structured logic of the plan, creating a sense of wonder and harmony. What begins as simple, static geometry, rooted in spatial psychology and anthropological principles, unfolds into a dynamic network of curves that turn this space into a true place, full of movement and life. The fluid forms eliminate any atavistic fears of enclosure, creating an open and freeing environment.

Melbourne Citizens Launch Conservation Campaign to Protect Tadao Ando’s MPavilion

Every year, the Naomi Milgrom Foundation commissions an architect to design a temporary pavilion for the Queen Victoria Gardens, in the center of Melbourne's Southbank Arts Precinct. The pavilions are then transferred to the state of Victoria. The tenth edition of the MPavilion was designed by Pritzker Prize Laureate Tadao Ando as his first and only built work in Australia and the southern hemisphere. The pavilion opened on November 16, 2023, and its presence was extended until March 2025, hosting a wide-ranging program of cultural events over two summer seasons. With the cultural program now complete, it may soon face demolition. "Preserve the Pavilion" is a community-led, independent initiative supporting efforts to retain Tadao Ando's MPavilion 10, which is now seeking public support.

From the Hills of Athens to the Craters of Mars, Discover 8 Award-Winning Competition Proposals from the ArchDaily Community

Architectural competitions have long offered a space for experimentation: platforms where ideas can be tested, typologies reimagined, and critical questions addressed through design. Freed from some of the constraints of commercial commissions, competition entries often reflect ambitious visions for how architecture can respond to environmental, cultural, and social challenges. Whether focused on future habitats, public institutions, or small-scale community infrastructure, these proposals give shape to the values and priorities driving architectural thinking today.

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