Clara Hoffmann
Architecture and urbanism
Clara Hoffmann covers architecture and contested urbanism from Berlin. Former editor at Bauwelt; trained at the TU Berlin.
Designing the Future, Inspired by the Past
Contemporary design finds new meaning by drawing on historical architecture and cultural heritage, bridging the divide between tradition and modernity.
Drawing With Machines: How AI is Reshaping Architectural Practice
As AI tools enter architecture studios, they promise speed and precision—but also provoke questions about creativity, authorship and labour.
Post Tower: Adaptive Reuse Takes Rotterdam to New Heights
A 150-metre skyscraper rises above a 1916 post office in Rotterdam, blending historical preservation with ambitious urban renewal.
Public Toilet Deserts: The Shrinking Commons in Urban England
As the number of public toilets in England declines sharply, new data exposes the consequences for accessibility, public health, and the vitality of shared urban spaces.
Innovating Urban Spaces: Public Design for Community and Sustainability
Recent projects in cities like Toronto and New York exemplify how urban design prioritizes inclusivity, sustainability, and social interaction in public spaces.
The Future of Education Spaces: Designing for Flexibility and Inclusivity
As education evolves, so must its architecture. Innovative learning environments are reshaping how students collaborate, adapt, and thrive.
Parametric Design: Redrawing the Architectural Landscape
Parametricism challenges the limits of conventional architecture, creating responsive and environmentally attuned spaces that redefine urban possibilities.
Redefining Suburban Living: Architecture that Reimagines Space and Sustainability
As suburban lifestyles face scrutiny, a wave of architectural solutions balances modernity with environmental responsibility, offering a fresh take on how we live and thrive.
Parametricism: The Rise and Refraction of a 21st-Century Design Language
Once heralded as the architectural successor to modernism, parametricism has reshaped design processes but faces questions about its ideological and practical relevance.
Innovative Uses of Space in Modern Architecture: Three Case Studies
Recent architectural projects show how context, sustainability, and user experience elevate spatial design.
Revitalizing Historic Architecture: A Case Study
DP6 Architectuurstudio and Isabel Strauss illustrate the fusion of historical preservation with modern design, driving urban revitalization and cultural continuity.
Urban Experiments: New Towers, Narrow Extensions, and the Future of City Living
From Tbilisi to Hanoi, recent architectural projects redefine urban parameters, addressing density, sustainability, and identity amid rapid urbanisation.