Collection of texts published previously.

This publication is based on articles published in the journal Detail between 2010 and 2014.

Theory + knowledge : Concrete flowers along the Vorarlberg Museum: realising an aesthetic idea -- A lightweight structure and delicate facades for the Louvre in Lens -- Adhesive bonding in ventilated-cavity facade elements -- An acrylic-glass curtain secured with adhesives: Vitra's factory -- Breathing facades: technologies for decentralised natural ventilation ; The Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre in Reykjavik -- In practice : Bus station with park-and-ride building in Nèordingen -- Extension to Bocconi University in Milan -- New civic centre in Wettstetten -- Case studies : Museum in San Sebastiâan -- National Library in Riyadh -- Open-air library in Magdeburg -- Observation and research centre on Fumas Lake, Säao Miguel -- The Hepworth Wakefield -- Art museum in Ahrenshoop -- Jewish community centre in Mainz -- Renovation and extension of community centre in Mèannedorf -- School expansion in Marburg -- School in Berlin -- Commercial building in Lausanne -- Restaurant in Kayl-Tâetange -- Conference centre in Cartagena -- Visitor centre in Tibet -- Production and office building in Munich -- Garden pavilion in Basel -- Citâe du Design in Saint-âEtienne -- Pavilion in New Orleans -- Chapel in Tarnâow -- Centre for Contemporary Art in Câordoba -- Office building in Wallisellen -- Shop facade in London -- Research and development centre in Dogern -- Pharmaceutical plant in Leâon -- Social housing in London -- Social housing in Badajoz -- Flats in London -- Residential house in âAvila -- Design and construction teams.

The facade serves as the building's public face, allowing rapid assessment of its architecture. 'Best of Detail: Facades' explores this topic with theoretical discussions and an in-depth look at a range of selected projects, which, besides showcasing suitable materials and designs, give the reader a detailed look behind the scenes. It turns out that quality architecture can only result from a coherency between the facade, structure, internal organisation and building services -- design elements that interact directly with each other. This presents the architect with enormous challenges, particularly as the unity between the exterior and interior is no longer a given, as today's range of materials and design possibilities offer nearly limitless creativity. The book gathers highlights on this issue from various Detail publications, offering abundant inspiration and constructive solutions for the reader's own work.

Parallel texts in English and German.