Back issues of [ark] magazine: 2005

Articles

• Foreword by Jochen Stotmeister
• Face to face: "In ancient Greece, the cradle of our European culture, the profession of architect was held - together with that of the doctor and the judge - in the very highest regard. Many years have passed since then. How do you assess the standing of the architect in today’s society in your country? Are architects generally recognized as trustees of the cultural identity? Do they live up to this role?", with Günther Schaller (Stuttgart, Germany), Henk Döll (Rotterdam, The Netherlands) and Oleg Haman (Prague, Czechia)
• "The pyramids at the South Pole", by Ken Shuttleworth
• "Master of colour – Adalberto Dal Lago, Milan"
• "External wall insulation systems which are old but still intact often fail to comply with today's requirements. Is a retrofit solution possible here?", by Serge Benoit of Sto France
• "Dark, intense colour shades are enjoying increasing popularity as a design element for facade surfaces. What repercussions can this have on the facade surface? What points should be taken into account?", by Darius Czarny of Sto Poland
• "The issue of damaged external wall insulation systems is a problem area encountered repeatedly when working with existing building stock. Is refurbishment of this type of damage to possible?", by Jürgen Angermaier of Sto Austria
• "Do acoustically effective suspended ceilings with no joints and no 'stalactite cave' effect really exist?", by Ralf Wirz of Sto Germany
• "What does the term 'smooth' actually mean? The various application variations and associated quality differences in interior and intermediate plasters are confusing in their variety. How is it possible to word an invitation to tender so as to guarantee that the finished surfaces conform precisely to plan?", by Georg Binkert of Sto Switzerland
• "Sunlight activates cleaning process on facades", by Dr. Peter Grochal, Head of Development at Sto
• "Celebrating 40 years on top form" - revolutionising external wall thermal insulation systems
• City guide: "City of 14 islands - Stockholm"

Projects

• "Power Tower", Baden, Switzerland (Diener & Diener Architects)
• "Adlerbastei" residence, Ulm, Germany (Lauber Architekten, Hagemann Lauber Walter Zottmann)
• Forum Barcelona, Spain (Herzog & de Meuron)
• "Stary Browar" centre of commerce and the arts, Poznañ, Poland (Studio ADS, Piotr Barełkowski, Przemysław Borkowicz)
• London Metropolitan University Graduate Centre, London, United Kingdom (Studio Daniel Libeskind)
• Südwestmetall Regional Offices, Reutlingen, Germany (Allmann Sattler Wappner Architekten)
• "The Gherkin" Swiss Re Headquarters, London, United Kingdom (Foster and Partners)
• Refurbishment of the Verseidag building, Krefeld, Germany (Ludwig Mies van der Rohe - architect, Karl-Heinrich Eick, BDB - refurbishment architect, raumkontor - interior architect)
• Stadthalle, Graz, Austria (Klaus Kada)
• Adaptive reuse of Fatburen, Stockholm, Sweden (Wingårdh Arkitektkontor AB)
• AlbaNova University Centre Fysikcentrum, Stockholm, Sweden (HLT / Henning Larsens Tegnestue)

Articles

• Foreword by Jochen Stotmeister
• Face to face: "An observation of contemporary architecture often reveals a reciprocal influence by local building tradition and global development. Can you name examples of this type of interaction in your own work or in building projects completed in your area? What is your own personal position between the conflicting poles of local tradition and global influence?", with Louis Becker (Copenhagen), Stephan Höhne (Berlin), Silvia Gmür (Basel)
• "Tracking down colour", with Color Marketing Group CMG
• "Coloured facade coatings frequently fade and change their appearance after just a few years. What can be done to keep selected colour shades looking fresh for as long as possible?", by Serge Benoit of Sto France
• "Damage to external wall insulation systems (EWIS) often starts with the window reveal, especially the window sills. What is the reason for this and what can be done to prevent it?", by Oliver Simon of Sto Germany
• "There is supposed to be a new European guideline for paints and lacquers in the building industry. Does this have to be taken into account in invitations to tender?", by Ralf Wirz of Sto Germany
• "Rainscreen cladding glass facades with invisible mounting fixtures offer a lot of design alternatives. Can these facades also be extended into the bottom view as overhead glazing?", by Alexander Gröschen of StoVerotec
• "Daylight - solar energy at its finest", by Günter Volz
• "Facade insulating system with natureplus quality mark"
• "New interior paint breaks down odours and pollutants"
• City guide: Eyes of Tirana
• City guide: Insight - Foresight - Stuttgart

Projects

• Electra Palace Hotel, Thessaloniki, Greece (ARGroup - Arteco)
• The Beru AG Logistic Centre, Ludwigsburg, Germany (Architekten Fritz Walch, Jochen Freivogel, Steffen Mayer)
• Suytermühle, Landsberg am Lech, Germany (Atelier Lüps)
• Villa Linea, Bratislava, Slovakia (AA Atelier Architektúry Ján Bahna)
• NDR radio broadcasting studios, Hamburg, Germany (Schweger Assoziierte Architekten, formerly Schweger + Partner)
• Residential complex on Albert Pier, St. Helier Jersey, United Kingdom (Nigel Biggar and Partners)
• Agu-de Panke farmhouse, Hokkaido, Japan (Masanobu Komuro)
• Niederösterreichisches Landesmuseum, St. Pölten, Austria (Prof. Hans Hollein)
• The Sage Gateshead, United Kingdom (Foster and Partners)
• Haus Kahn, Stuttgart, Germany (Paul Schmitthenner)
• Refurbishment of Weißenhofsiedlung, Stuttgart, Germany (Mies van der Rohe)

Articles

• Foreword by Jochen Stotmeister
• Face to face: "The theme of this year's world Expo in Aichi, Japan is 'Nature's Wisdom' - a term used to describe a well-balanced relationship between mankind, urban and natural environments. How far do the architecture and contents of the pavilion you designed for your country go to reflect this theme - and in your opinion, how far is it reflected by the Expo as a whole? Is a World Expo compatible with the ideal of sustainable development at all?", with Krzysztof Ingarden (Krakow), Petr Fuchs (Prague), Klaus Baumgartner (Villach)
• "High-jump with a run-up - TV and Sightseeing Tower, Guangzhou, China”, by Konrad Wohlhage
• "We need to place a value on the way we live", with Rick Mulligan
• "Bold colours are all in vogue. But all too frequently coatings in intense shades begin to show unattractive signs of wear and tear. Is there any way this can be avoided?", by Dariusz Czarny of Sto Poland
• "Thermally insulated plaster facades frequently tend to show punctiform traces of the dowels used to fix the insulating material. What is the cause of this phenomenon and what can be done to stop it?", by Mario Albiez of Sto Germany
• "Do specially suited coatings exist for rooms required to comply with food processing regulations?", by Jürgen Angermeier of Sto Austria
• "The surface temperatures which may be expected to occur on a facade are a decisive factor in selecting a facade insulation system. To what extent does the sun heat up a facade? What is the role played by the coloration, the surface structure, and the season?", by Norbert Müller of Sto Germany
• "In dialogue with nature"
• "Ventilated, rainscreen cladding facades or Freedom of design for the sake of better energy utilisation"
• City guide: Strasbourg, European City

Projects

• Cruise Center in the new HafenCity port, Hamburg, Germany (Renner Hainke Wirth Architekten)
• House extension, Heeslingen, Germany (D:4 Architektur Jörn Focken)
• Refurbishment of the Ernst-May buildings, Frankfurt, Germany
• Office building, Linköping, Sweden (Sweco FFNS Architekter)
• Architectural bureau and living quarters, Bonheiden, Belgium (Architectenbureau Reginald Schellen)
• Koninklijk Theater Carré, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (Greiner Van Goor Architecten)
• Greenwich Millennium Village, London, United Kingdom (Erskine Tovatt Arkitekter, EPR Architects)
• Projekthaus BMW Group FIZ, Munich, Germany (Henn Architekten)
• Terraced housing complex, Rüschlikon, Switzerland (Gigon / Guyer Architekten)
• arte broadcasting centre, Strasbourg, France (struhk architekten Planungsgesellschaft mbH)
• Seat of the European Parliament, Strasbourg, France (Architecture Studio, Paris)

Articles

• Foreword by Jochen Stotmeister
• Face to face: "Especially young architects are complaining of the fact that unrestricted, open architectural competitions are vanishing. You have yourself won an important competition against 'older' colleagues early in your career. Was this just a lucky exception, or do competitions indeed still offer chances for young architects? Which experiences did you make in the realization of your winning design?", with Bjarke Ingels (Copenhagen), Estudio FAM (Madrid), UCX Architecten (Rotterdam)
• "Under a veil of elegance" - Visconti courtyard at the Louvre Paris, with Rudy Ricciotti (Bandol) and Mario Bellini (Milan)
• "No end to the silver metallic trend in sight" with Sandra Krüger (colour designer) and Wilfried Dutt (chemist)
• "Noise is increasingly perceived as a problem. Soundproofing facade designs are intended to reduce the effect of outside noise on the noise levels inside buildings. What factors are relevant to sound protection in wall structures incorporating external wall insulation systems?" by Ralf Wirz of Sto Germany
• "Against the background of the trend towards ever more sound-reflecting building materials inside buildings, measures to improve acoustics are becoming standard practice. How can optimised room acoustics and modern interior design be reconciled?", by Alexander Gröschen of StoVerotec Germany
• "High hygiene standards at hospitals, nursing homes and laboratories necessitate the continuous use of disinfectants. How do these affect wall and ceiling coatings? What is meant by 'disinfectant-resistant' products?", By Antonio Romano of Sto Italy
• "Surfaces in dialogue"
• City guide: Graz - where tradition meets avant garde

Projects

• Village hotel, Pragelato, Italy (Bauer + Partner GmbH)
• Distribution depot of Kreuer Edelstahl GmbH, Mannheim, Germany (Heinisch.Lembach.Huber)
• The "Grünhaus", Bad Berleburg, Germany (Gloria Friedmann, Hans-Georg Seifert)
• Detached house, Dülmen, Germany (Dirk B. Austermann)
• GAP 15 office building, Düsseldorf, Germany (JSK Architekten)
• "Ozone" venue, Edinburgh, United Kingdom (442 Design Ltd (interiors), Ove Arup (structural design engineer), Richard Mackenzie Partnership (acoustic designer)
• Foreign ministry, Prague, Czechia
• Palace of the Arts culture centre, Budapest, Hungary (Zoboki-Demeter Design Studio, Arcadom Rt - general contractor)
• Stadtwerke, Bochum, Germany (Gatermann + Schossig Architekten Generalplaner)
• "Turning Torso", Malmö, Sweden (Santiago Calatrava)
• "Elsässertor" commercial building, Basel, Switzerland (Herzog & de Meuron)
• Bad zur Sonne, Graz, Austria (Architectural firm Fritz Lorenz)
• Graz Children's Museum, Graz, Austria (fasch&fuchs)