Munich, Germany# 4162
2/2024
Facade Patterns: Striking Geometric
This close-up captures the rhythmic beauty of the MIRA Shopping Center’s facade in Munich. The repetitive patterns and bold colors create a visual melody that’s both modern and playful. The design, featuring alternating vertical panels, juxtaposes sunshine yellow with deep blues and refreshing greens, segmented by metallic grilles that add texture to the composition. It’s a testament to contemporary architectural aesthetics that combines functionality with engaging artistry.
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Koblenz, Germany
# 4106
12/2023
Rhythmic Repetition: The Forum Confluentes Facade
A slice of modernity at the Forum Confluentes in Koblenz, where circles and squares in monochromatic shades create a visual symphony, orchestrated by Benthem Crouwel Architects. This image showcases a part of the striking facade of the Forum Confluentes, a blend of art and architecture. The facade's polka-dotted pattern is segmented by a contrasting door, encapsulating the building's design philosophy of simplicity and pattern. The surrounding bollard, bike racks, ashtray and pavement complement the structure's contemporary vibe.
Munich, Germany
# 4066
12/2023
An open window and reflections in the brick-red glass and sheet metal facade of the Lorenzistock at the Alter Hof. The architect of the commercial building is Peter Kulka. The Alter Hof building complex in the old town consists of the Burgstock, Zwingerstock and Lorenzistock buildings and was the residence of the Wittelsbach dynasty from the 13th to 15th centuries. It was destroyed in the war. It was badly destroyed during the war and rebuilt in a simple style, but still in the style of the old building. The new outer skin of sheet metal and glass elements was uniformly covered with an irregular oxide red print. Depending on the time of day and the incidence of light, this abstract, shimmering structure opens or closes with the adjoining red tiled roofs of the old buildings.
Brussels, Belgium
# 4062
7/2023
Older office building in Brussels' European Quarter with blinds in different colors behind the windows.
Enschede, The Netherlands
# 4063
10/2023
Facade section of De Museumfabriek (formerly Jannink Museum of Textiles and Social Life and TwentseWelle), a museum in Enschede, the Netherlands. The new museum is located partly in a renovated Jannink textile factory, which refers to the textile history of Enschede, and partly in a neighbouring new building designed by the Amsterdam firm SeARCH. A reference to the textile tradition can be found in the façade of the tower building, which is reminiscent of weaving techniques. The project architect was Bjarne Mastenbroek.
Graz, Austria
# 4056
4/2023
Apartment block with small loggias and green facade painting, at Med Campus Graz.
Mannheim, Germany
# 4055
8/2023
Facade detail of the Victoria Tower, a high-rise building near the city centre of Mannheim with a height of 97.5 metres. Albert Speer & Partner architecture firm.
Enschede, The Netherlands
# 4058
10/2023
A black office building facade, clad with metal sheets in which small square holes have been punched through which the blue sky can be seen in some parts through windows on the opposite side.
Munich, Germany# 4156
2/2023
Modern Facade Elegance: Vibrant Color Scheme
The Munich Re Office Building on Berliner Strasse is a testament to modern architectural design by the visionary architects Sauerbruch Hutton. The facade’s design of this administrative building breathes new life into the urban landscape with its vibrant color scheme and geometric precision. It stands as a perfect blend of form and function, reflecting the architects’ commitment to sustainability and aesthetic appeal. The building’s exterior serves multiple purposes, including thermal and acoustic insulation, solar shading, and promoting natural ventilation for the interior office spaces.
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Dortmund, Germany
# 4054
10/2023
Reflections of a building in four windows at the rear of the Junge Oper Dortmund.
Braunschweig, Germany
# 4053
11/2023
A Glimpse of Whimsy: Playful Geometry
This image offers a playful snapshot of the Happy Rizzi House’s facade in Braunschweig, conceptualized by American pop artist James Rizzi and brought to life by architect Konrad Kloster. The composition is a quirky convergence of shapes and colors, featuring a solitary round window that peers out like an eye from a face, flanked by an air vent and vibrantly painted circular panels. This eclectic piece of architecture marries functionality with Rizzi’s characteristic vibrant and animated style, encapsulating a spirit of joy and creativity that enlivens the urban landscape.
By the Roadside # 4053 - Braunschweig, Germany
Graz, Austria
# 4052
4/2023
Rhythmic Ascent: A Modern Beacon
This image showcases the distinctive facade of the Styria Media Center, a high-rise of contemporary architecture in Graz’s Jakomini district. Rising as a 60-meter tower, its 15 stories stand as a testament to modern design and corporate identity. Each black and white element along the building’s skin plays with light and perspective, giving the impression of a structure in constant dynamic motion. The headquarters of the Styria Media Group not only houses media operations but also asserts itself as a visual statement of the company’s forward-thinking ethos and commitment to innovation in the urban landscape.
Dortmund, Germany
# 4049
10/2023
Facade Karstadt Shopping Mall
Budapest, Hungary
# 4048
5/2023
The side facade of a new building awaits completion.
Bochum, Germany
# 4047
10/2023
Facade of the day care centre of the Luther Church Protestant Community Centre.
Budapest, Hungary
# 4046
5/2023
Modern Mosaic: An Abstract Canvas of Culture
The Ludwig Museum’s facade in Budapest is a monumental canvas, showcasing the modern aesthetic of the Müpa cultural complex. This geometric tapestry of marble slabs, fragmented into an abstract composition, frames windows with blinds in muted purples and greys, injecting a subdued playfulness into the otherwise stoic exterior. Each marble piece, weathered by time and elements, tells a story, just as the museum within preserves and presents narratives through art. The stark lines and cracks reflect the ever-evolving dialogue between history and contemporary expression, making the building itself a silent yet eloquent participant in the cultural symphony of Hungary.
Erlangen, Germany
# 4045
9/2023
Facade of Galeria Kaufhof shopping mall.
Brussels, Belgium
# 4043
7/2023
Facade of the Museum of Natural History in Brussels
Hannover, Germany
# 4042
11/2023
Aged Panes: History in Reflections, Textures of Time
This image encapsulates the seasoned facade of an upper commercial building, each window a cell holding a piece of the sky, trees, and urban life in its grasp. The alternating clarity and obscurity of the panes present a tapestry of reflections and transparencies, narrating tales of the bustling life within and without. As some windows reflect the vividness of the world, others wear a veil of time, creating a juxtaposition of the building’s enduring presence against the ephemeral moments it witnesses.
Hildesheim, Germany
# 4037
11/2023
Close-up of a facade made of Horten tiles, a building of Horten department store in Hildesheim (today Galeria Kaufhof, Karstadt). A pigeon protection net is installed in front of the facade. The Horten tile is the building block of a special building facade, named after the Horten department store. It was designed by Helmut Rhode around 1961.The basic size of a tile is 50 × 50 cm, the depth is about 15-20 cm. Initially, the tiles were made of ceramic, later - aluminum. The shape corresponds to a stylized H for hoarding (Horten). The facades can currently still be seen at some branches in different cities in Germany. On 1 July 2020, insolvency proceedings were filed for the successor group Galeria Karstadt Kaufhof at Court, which were successfully concluded in 2020. On 13 March 2023, it was announced that 52 of the remaining 129 department stores in Germany would be closed on 30 July 2023 and 31 January 2024. Let's hope that the stores with the Horten Tiles facades will not be demolished.
Bochum, Germany
# 4032
10/2023
Commercial building facade
Braunschweig, Germany
# 4033
11/2023
Upper facade of the Braunschweig Central station, which was built in 1960 and is a listed building.
Hildesheim, Germany
# 4030
11/2023
The windows of a commercial building facade are closed with blinds.
Münster, Germany
# 4038
11/2023
The honeycomb-like structure of the curved facade of the Atlantic Hotel in Münster is futuristic with floor-to-ceiling windows. The three-dimensional facade structure with spatial depth was designed by KRESINGS architects.
Hildesheim, Germany
# 4034
11/2023
A colorful facade of a residential building with four windows covered on the inside with strip blinds.
Essen, Germany
# 4036
10/2023
Colorful facade of one building of the University of Duisburg-Essen in the evening.
Essen, Germany
# 4035
10/2023
The SANAA building is an architecturally innovative university building erected in Essen in 2006. The building was designed by the Japanese architect Kazuyo Sejima and her colleague Ryue Nishizawa from the Tokyo architectural firm SANAA. The almost-cube (floor area 35 by 35 metres, 34 metres high) is spacious and transparent in its internal structure. A striking feature of the building is the concentration of windows on the opposite corners (south-west and north-east) and the non-recognisable storeys. In 2010, the Association of German Architects honoured the SANAA building with the Nike architecture prize in the category "best urban symbolism".
Hannover, Germany
# 4029
11/2023
Metal pipe on a tiled house facade.
Dortmund, Germany
# 4028
10/2023
Rhythms of Light: An Office Facade Dance
Daylight fades, neon beckons - a modern ode to urban twilight. In the heart of the city, an office building pulses with the lifeblood of unseen energies. As dusk descends, neon tubes ignite behind facade windows, transforming the mundane into the magical. With each window a canvas, the building’s skin becomes a checkerboard of luminous echoes, a grid where light plays and dances in soft murmurs of office life. This building does not just house the routine of work; it celebrates the end of day with a light show, each tube a note in a visual symphony, each pane a beat in the heart of the city. Here, the architecture is alive, breathing with the subtle rhythms of the neon within.
Münster, Germany
# 4027
11/2023
Silver Symphony on Stone: Light as a Beacon of Hope
This photograph captures the “Silver Frequency” light installation by artist Otto Piene, adorning the exterior of the LWL Museum of Art and Culture in Münster/Westphalia, designed by Staab Architekten. It’s an orchestrated ensemble of spherical shapes that play with light and shadow, a tactile rhythm against the concrete canvas of the museum walls. By day, these orbs cast transient shadows, and by night, they illuminate in a sequential dance, reflecting Piene’s lifelong enchantment with light as a medium. More than an aesthetic feat, it’s a poignant symbol of transformation, turning harrowing war memories into a luminescent path to a positive future.
Hannover, Germany
# 4025
11/2023
The Osterstraße multi-storey car park is located on Osterstraße in Hanover. The listed multi-storey car park was built in 1974 in the Brutalist style. It was built according to a design by architect Heinz Wilke in reinforced concrete skeleton construction. The building structure with the long side facing Osterstrasse and the short side facing Baringstrasse consists of two building blocks that are partially intersected. The facade is formed by a large number of car park bays, which are interlocked at a 60-degree angle and protrude like balconies. Their flared, curved parapets made of structural concrete characterise the external appearance of the building.
Enschede, The Netherlands
# 4020
10/2023
Aroma in Architecture: Perfumery Panorama
Vibrant yellow panels punctuated with oval windows resembling fragrance bottle silhouettes punctuate the perfumery’s create a playful and dynamic facade for a perfumery store in Enschede. This part of the facade in Enschede offers more than meets the eye. The bright yellow modular panels, each adorned with random oval windows, draw inspiration from the essence of perfumery - a world of scents encapsulated in bottles of various shapes and sizes. This architectural detail not only embodies the spirit of the store but also adds a splash of color and whimsy to the urban landscape. The design provides a hint of the creativity and sensory experiences that await inside.
Hannover, Germany
# 4023
11/2023
The old building of the Museum August Kestner is enclosed by a glass and concrete façade from 1961. The original old museum building still exists today in a special form. Its partial destruction by bombing in the Second World War was countered by a remodeling between 1958 and 1961. Since then, a conversion and extension with a glass and concrete façade with around 5,000 windows has enclosed the remains of the building. This concrete cube is now a listed building. Today, with its design collection, it is one of the most important museums of applied art in Germany The museum's namesake, August Kestner, lived and worked in Rome for 36 years as a Hanoverian envoy. There, as a private collector, he amassed a considerable number of Egyptian and Greco-Roman artifacts as well as other works of art. After his death, his nephew, Hermann Kestner, received the collection with the task of handing it over to his home town of Hanover and making it accessible to the public.
Braunschweig, Germany
# 4024
11/2023
Two windows of different sizes and forms in a section of the facade of the Happy Rizzi House (Happy RIZZI House, "Rizzi House", a contemporary building in Braunschweig designed by the American artist James Rizzi (1950-2011) and realized by the Braunschweig architect Konrad Kloster. The building is decorated with pop art paintings. Motifs on the facade include cheerful faces and other recurring motifs such as hearts, eyes, stars and birds. The Rizzi House was voted one of the 100 most beautiful buildings in the Hörzu magazine's "Germany's most beautiful buildings" series.
Duisburg, Germany
# 4018
7/2023
Facade of the Mitsubishi office building complex in Duisburg.
Milan, Italy
# 4016
5/2023
Facade of a residential building complex.
Cham, Germany
# 4015
9/2023
Sunlit Symphony: Golden luminous Rays on Architectural Harmony
In the radiant sunlight, the Stadthalle Cham comes alive as a visual concerto of golden and dark hues. The facade, a creation by Lamott Architects, is composed of anodised aluminium rods, each gleaming with the day’s bright light. This architectural feature embodies a blend of rigidity and movement, reflecting the building’s dynamic purpose and the vibrant life within. As light dances upon the surface, it seems as if the very walls of the Stadthalle Cham are performing a silent melody in homage to the cultural performances it houses.
Milan, Italy
# 4013
5/2023
Facade of an office building complex.
Frankfurt, Germany
# 4003
8/2023
Facade of Frankfurt European headquarters of Kia Motors Corporation, a car manufacturer from South Korea
Mannheim, Germany
# 4004
8/2023
Reflections in the glass facade of the Museum Weltkulturen, an archaeological and ethnological museum in Mannheim. The museum belongs to the Reiss-Engelhorn-Museums. The modern building designed by architect Carlfried Mutschler and artist Erwin Bechtold was completed in 1988.
Milan, Italy
# 3913
5/2023
Facade view of the office and commercial complex in Via San Vigilio in Milan designed by Gio Ponti in 1972.
Stuttgart, Germany
# 4002
3/2023
Facade view of CityGate Stuttgart, office building designed by Jürgen KSP Engel Architekten in the centre of Stuttgart.
Graz, Austria
# 4006
4/2023
Facade of the A1 high-rise building of Telekom Austria Graz.
Heilbronn, Germany
# 3997
7/2023
Facade of the Marrahaus, a residential and commercial building on Obere Neckarstraße in Heilbronn. Facade design by the Italian artist Antonio Marra.
Antwerp, Belgium
# 3996
7/2023
A house facade with numerous small windows in the Belgian city of Antwerp. All windows are protected with a pigeon protection in the form of thin pointed metal bars.
Venlo, Netherlands
# 3995
7/2023
Detail of the greened northeast facade of the Stadskantoor Venlo is currently one of the largest of its kind, covering an area of 200 square meters. It is supplied with rainwater. More than 100 different plant species contribute to biodiversity and air pollution control. The green facade also serves as a thermal store and prevents the building from heating up or cooling down quickly. The green facade is composed of panels. One element measures 90 x 80 cm and consists of four planter boxes stacked on top of each other and tilted outwards. Kraaijvanger Architects.
Mönchengladbach, Germany
# 3993
7/2023
A rain pipe on the colorful facade of the Minto shopping center
Brussels, Belgium
# 3989
7/2023
A children's balloon in the shape of a heart in the interior roof of the Ravenstein Gallery. The covered shopping arcade in the center of the Belgian city of Brussels was built in the 1950s. It is located on the site of the Palais Granvelle, a palace built around 1555 that was demolished in 1931.
Brussels, Belgium
# 3990
7/2023
Reflections of Progress: Urban Echoes
This image portrays a dance of geometry and light across the windows of a building in Brussels’ European Quarter, where the glass becomes a canvas reflecting the pulsing life and structural dynamism of the city. Each window pane, a distinct lens, bends the reality of its surroundings into abstract art, capturing the fluid mosaic of urban growth and the architectural heartbeat of the European metropolis.
Arnhem, Netherlands
# 3991
7/2023
Cultural Canvas: Architectural Symphony in Sandstone and Glass
At the heart of Arnhem stands the Rozet Cultural Centre, its facade a harmony of sand-colored concrete and transparent glass. Neutelings Riedijk Architects have sculpted this cultural edifice with a textural cadence, embedding rosettes and reliefs that dance across its surface like notes on staves. This six-story building doesn’t just rise; it narrates the elevation of culture, each floor a new verse in the city’s ongoing tale. Here, within the Rozet’s walls, education, art, and heritage coalesce, rendering it a cornerstone of Arnhem’s cultural landscape.
Antwerp, Belgium
# 3988
8/2023
The Museum aan de Stroom, short MAS, is a museum located on the Scheldt that was opened in May 2011. The museum building in the former harbor district of Antwerp, the "Eilandje" was designed by the architect Willem Jan Neutelings and Michiel Riedijk (Neutelings Riedijk Architects, Rotterdam). The building is a 62 meter high tower stacked in "boxes" over ten floors. The intervening galleries with undulating glass surfaces allow for changing views of the city and harbor. The museum's facade is made of reddish Indian sandstone. Four different shades of color from brown to purple to red and orange were used. An undulating glass curtain in front of the exhibition rooms deliberately breaks up the character of the building.
Brussels, Belgium
# 3986
7/2023
Facade detail of the European Parliament building, the Paul-Henri Spaak Building (PHS) in Brussels with reflections of clouds in the glass windows.
Cham, Germany
# 3959
9/2023
Facade made of anodised aluminium bars of the Stadthalle Cham. Lamott Architects
Augsburg, Germany
# 3958
9/2023
Parking garage facade.
Mönchengladbach, Germany
# 3953
7/2023
Minto shopping center. The outer facades consist of glass facade elements in mullion-transom design as well as vertical lamella strips in front of black smooth sheet metal. The basic elements are 1.40 m high vertical ceramic lamellas in eleven different colors ranging from old white, gray, ocher, reddish brown to brown, which are in the design tradition of the regionally typical field-fired clinker brick.The facade design was created by the planning office kadawittfeldarchitektur.
Antwerp, Belgium
# 3948
8/2023
Entrance to the cruise pontoon and terminal of the cruise ship dock in Antwerp at Jordaenskaai.
Mannheim, Germany
# 3947
8/2023
Urban Mirage: Nature’s Brushstrokes on Glass
A fluid dance of light and reflection unfolds across the art glass facade of the Museum Peter & Traudl Engelhornhaus in Mannheim. Crafted by Glasbau Pritz and brought to life through the architectural vision of Motorplan, this paneled marvel distorts reality into dreamlike waves. Each segment captures a fragment of the world, turned into a living abstract canvas, as if the city’s soul was painted by the deft hands of nature herself.
Mannheim, Germany
# 3946
8/2023
Vintage Veil: Rectangular Structures
The Engelhardt Carpet House’s 1960s aluminum facade stands as a testament to mid-century architectural ingenuity, melding art with function in the heart of the city Mannheim. This photograph showcases the intricate aluminum facade of the Engelhardt Carpet House, a marvel of 1960s architecture. Converted in 1969 by architect R. Jörg, the facade’s full mold casting technology creates a tapestry of rectangular structures, each a nod to the carpet designs of E.W. Kunz. Once a bustling hub for carpet sales, the building now accommodates a contemporary shoe shop, blending the old with the new. This facade is not only a part of the city’s history but also a living canvas that reflects the evolution of commerce and design.
Arnhem, Netherlands
# 3945
7/2023
Rhythmic Facade: Geometric Poise
A testament to patterned elegance in Arnhem, the Provinciehuis stands with geometric poise. It is located in Arnhem and presents an architectural rhythm of brick and glass. Stripes of darker brick punctuate the lighter façade, creating a visual cadence that is both orderly and artful. Square windows emerge from the pattern, appearing like notes on a score, each playing its part in the building’s grand symphony of design. This structure is a silent storyteller, whispering tales of administrative diligence amidst the architectural melody of the provincial capital.
Venlo, Netherlands
# 3944
7/2023
Architectural Origami: Visual Interplay of Light and Shadow
The Dutch Museum van Bommel van Dam is adorned with a facade of folded aluminum sleeves, creating a visual interplay of light and shadow. This element of the Museum van Bommel van Dam’s facade presents a dynamic tessellation that blurs the lines between art and architecture. The folded aluminum sleeves cast a matrix of shadows, creating a sense of movement and depth that changes with the sun’s position. It’s a testament to design precision and creativity, embodying the museum’s commitment to showcasing the transformative power of art. Each angular fold and crease becomes part of a larger narrative, one that speaks to innovation and the intrinsic beauty found in geometric forms. Architect: BiermanHenket.
Arnhem, Netherlands
# 3943
7/2023
Facade of the Provinciehuis of Gelderland in the provincial capital Arnhem. (Huis der Provincie, Het Gelders Huis.) Architect: Jo Vegter.
Brussels, Belgium
# 3942
7/2023
Facade of The ONE, a 94 m high tower, with apartments and offices. Architect: B2Ai
Brussels, Belgium
# 3941
7/2023
Facade of the Charlemagne Building of the European Commission, Headquarters of the Directorate General of the European Commission, designed by Jacques Cuisinier.
Duisburg, Germany
# 3940
7/2023
Side facade of the North Rhine-Westphalia State Archive. Ortner & Ortner Architecture.
Heilbronn, Germany
# 3937
7/2023
Rhythms of Solitude: The Lonely Sentinel
The image is a symphony of symmetry, where a singular Tetrapack milk carton perches amidst a grid of recessed squares on the facade of the parish hall and youth leisure centre of the Catholic Church of St. Peter and Paul in Heilbronn. The Tetrapack milk carton becomes an unintentional focal point, a contrast to the lifeless concrete around.
Heilbronn, Germany
# 3935
7/2023
Palette of Urban Expression: Chromatic Harmony
The Marrahaus stands as a canvas of urban creativity in Heilbronn, its facade a dynamic array of vertical lines designed by Antonio Marra. Each stripe serves as a brushstroke, contributing to a larger image that embodies movement and a bold playfulness. It's reminiscent of a pencil box. This residential and commercial structure is more than an abode; it’s a public exhibit of color theory in architecture. As sunlight dances across the surface, the building morphs with the day’s changing light - a testament to Marra’s vision of integrating art and living spaces. The Marrahaus is not just part of the city’s skyline but a vital part of its cultural conversation.
Tutzing, Germany
# 3931
6/2023
Rhythmic Facade: Aesthetic through Precision
The innovative front hung lamella facade of an office building in Tutzing, showcasing a modern aesthetic through precision and pattern. This office building stands as a testament to contemporary architectural design, with its front hung lamella facade presenting a striking visual rhythm. The lamellas, meticulously designed by Twiehaus Architects, create a play of light and shadow that evolves throughout the day, embodying both form and function in building design.
Milan, Italy
# 3933
5/2023
Facade of an office building in beige and brown tones,
Milan, Italy
# 3930
5/2023
Two windows in a facade of a building of the IULM University of Languages and Communication made of frosted glass blocks. Architects 5+1AA.
Milan, Italy
# 3929
5/2023
An open window in the facade of the Office building of the Insurance Company Vittoria Assicurazioni in Gino Valle Square, Portello district.
Milan, Italy
# 3927
5/2023
Facade of a building of the Università IULM, a university for education in communication and new media, languages, tourism, art and design. Architects 5+1AA
Milan, Italy
# 3926
5/2023
Facade of the Office building complex De Castillia 23 Milano by Urban Up Group Unipol, Milan. Architects: Progetto CMR
Milan, Italy
# 3924
5/2023
Facade section with open windows of MAC567, Maciachini - an office building with commercial units designed by architects Sauerbruchhutton, a glass facade panel with graduated shades of red and green and complementary neutral colors.
Milan, Italy
# 3917
5/2023
Facade view of Famagosta 75 office building, Architect: AF517 Alfonso Femia (Ateliers).
Milan, Italy
# 3918
5/2023
Facade of the office building of the insurance agency HDI Assicurazioni Via Franco Russoli. Milan.
Milan, Italy
# 3912
5/2023
Facade view of the office and commercial complex in Via San Vigilio in Milan designed by Gio Ponti in 1972.
Budapest, Hungary
# 3910
5/2023
Ludwig Museum, part of the Müpa, Budapest, Müpa Budapest is a cultural brand and modern cultural institution.
Budapest, Hungary
# 3909
5/2023
Facade of the Ludwig Museum, part of the Müpa, Budapest. Müpa Budapest is a cultural brand and modern cultural institution..
Budapest, Hungary
# 3908
5/2023
Reflections of Vigor: Sun-kissed Symmetry
Bathed in the golden hour glow, this image captures the sun’s dazzling reflection on the facade of the ING Bank Hungary Branch office building in Budapest, designed by Erick van Egeraat. The geometric harmony of windows and panels, interrupted by the brilliance of sunlight, creates a dynamic interplay of light and architecture. This photograph, a symphony of precision and nature’s spontaneity, highlights the building’s contemporary design and the vibrant energy of urban life.
Budapest, Hungary
# 3907
5/2023
Front part of the Ethnographic Museum Budapest, Néprajzi Múzeum, in the City Park, Városliget. Architect: Napur Architect Ltd. The glass building skin is located behind an aluminum curtain wall. It consists of a lattice grid on which a good half million small cube elements sit. The patterns they form are based on ethnographic motifs from the museum's collections.
Zagreb, Croatia
# 3899
4/2023
The window frames in the facade of a modern commercial building, which also houses the Liszt Institute Cultural Center, glow in the sunlight. Ul. Augusta Cesarca 10.
Graz, Austria
# 3894
4/2023
Two street lamps in front of the Facade in eight shades of grey of the MED CAMPUS Graz, in the immediate neighborhood of the LKH-Uniklinikum. Design by Riegler Riewe Architects.
Zagreb, Croatia
# 3884
4/2023
Glass facade of the Intercontinental Hotel in Zagreb,
Graz, Austria
# 3879
4/2023
Facade of the MED CAMPUS Graz in eight shades of grey, in the immediate neighborhood of the LKH-Uniklinikum. Design by Riegler Riewe Architects.
Zagreb, Croatia
# 3876
4/2023
Residential building in Strojarska Business Center, a business and residential center in Zagreb, Croatia. The complex is called VMD-Areal, Zagreb, Croatia. The center consists of 6 buildings, two of which are residential. There are two skyscrapers, the main building, Building B, is the tallest residential building in Croatia with 25 floors and a height of 315 feet.
Munich, Germany
# 3872
4/2023
Facade with entrance door of the Catholic parish church Herz Jesu in Munich-Neuhausen. Reflections of the surroundings in the glass facade. The modern building became one of the most visited churches in Munich. Architects Allmann Sattler Wappner.
Frankfurt, Germany
# 3870
3/2023
Facade of the transformer station on the corner of Gräfstrasse and Sophienstrasse in the Bockenheim district.
Frankfurt, Germany
# 3869
3/2023
Facade part of the KfW Westarkade, an Office building complex at Zeppelinallee Frankfurt, owned by KfW Bankengruppe, the German state-owned development bank. Architects Sauerbruch Hutton.
Frankfurt, Germany
# 3867
3/2023
Through the Looking-Glass: Vortex of Glass and Steel
In the bustling heart of Frankfurt, the MyZeil shopping centre unveils an architectural marvel—the grand void in its facade. This vortex of glass and steel pulls the eye into a mesmerizing dance of reflections, distorting and drawing the vibrant life of The Zeil, Germany’s renowned shopping boulevard, into its swirling embrace. The structure is not merely a building; it is a dynamic sculpture, a portal reimagining the city’s heartbeat with every shimmer across its panes.
Frankfurt, Germany
# 3860
3/2023
Facade of the Historisches Museum, Historical Museum,
Frankfurt, Germany
# 3857
3/2023
Rhythms of Modernity: Architectural Harmony in Glass and Steel
In the heart of Frankfurt’s Europaviertel, the Tower 185 stands as a symphony of urban design, its facade a cascade of golden hues and azure reflections. The towering structure, set upon Platz der Einheit, is a visual echo of the city’s pulse, capturing the dynamic interplay between commerce and artistry. It stands not just as a building but as a testament to the rhythms of modern life, ensconced within the clean lines and the ordered repetition of its high-rise form. Prof. Christoph Mäckler Architects
Frankfurt, Germany
# 3848
3/2023
Facade part of the KfW Westarkade, an Office building complex at Zeppelinallee Frankfurt, owned by KfW Bankengruppe, the German state-owned development bank. Architects Sauerbruch Hutton, Structural engineer Werner Sobek.
Stuttgart, Germany
# 3833
3/2023
Closed blinds on the windows of the facade of Baden-Württembergische Bank (BW Bank) at Kleiner Schloßplatz 11, a German credit institution belonging to Landesbank Baden-Württemberg (LBBW).
Munich Germany
# 3813
12/2022
Detail of the ADAC headquarters building in Munich's Sendling-Westpark district. It was built between 2006 and 2011 to a design by the Berlin-based architectural firm Sauerbruch Hutton. The building consists of two main elements. A five-story base, in the shape of an amoeba and characterized by its rounded edges, marks the outer ground plan, and on top of this are a further 18 high-rise floors. In contrast to the discreetly designed façade of the base, the 30,000-square-meter glass façade of the high-rise building was given a special design. Like a mosaic, the 22 different colors of the 1,152 facade elements create a play of colors.
Arnhem, Netherlands
3952
7/2022
Kaleidoscope of Urban Life: Vibrant Car Park
In the Netherlands’ city of Arnhem, utility meets artistry. Arnhem’s multi-storey car park is more than a structure; it’s a visual celebration. Each level, wrapped in a mesh of vibrant hues, casts a grid of color and creativity against the Dutch skies. Here, yellow and pink panels interlock like pieces of a dynamic puzzle, punctuated by the playful geometry of shadows and a solitary crescent, a whimsical nod to the night sky. This is where the practicality of urban design is infused with the joy of color, a daily reminder that even the most functional spaces hold the potential for inspiration.
Traunstein, Germany# 3957
9/2023
Geometry in Harmony: Circular Window on Tiled Facade
A single circular window stands out on a meticulously tiled building facade, offering a portal of contrast amidst a sea of linear tiles. On a facade adorned with precision, a lone circular window punctuates the pattern of elongated tiles. It’s a study in geometric harmony, where the soft curves of the window provide a visual respite from the rigid lines that dominate. This architectural feature serves as both a focal point and a functional element, a window to the world within and without. The surrounding tiles, in varying shades of seafoam green, complement the window’s bold statement, marrying utility with aesthetic delight in an urban canvas.
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