Since 1993, Hochparterre has been awarding annual prizes for the best buildings and objects in architecture, design and landscape architecture. This year again there are some interesting objects that can provide impulses for future buildings, facilities and designs.

Digital and smart technologies and their increasing relevance to buildings and cities are an important factor in the architectural design process today. Katrin Förster, International Key Account Manager Architects and Interior Architects at ABB, on her journey around the world presents outstanding building projects and the architects behind.

Having reimagined the White House for the Obamas, celebrated designer Michael S. Smith explains exactly how working on the White House interiors came about, and shares other fascinating details.