
The Bathroom becomes an oasis of well-being with Laufen
Laufen continues to innovate, elevating the bathroom environment to the heart of daily well-being with two new collections: ARUN and CLEANET AURIA.
- Sponsored content

Inspired by the atomy of a body of an insect Marcus designed the functions, entrance, visitors space and apiary, as oval spaces behind each other on a center line, the North- South line. The sinuous structure follows predominantly from the park itself, Marcus blends the pavilion’s rounded exterior into the park’s landscape with its façade treatment, further integrating the -bio basedbuilding within the ecological surroundings.
Appearing to swell, the structure forms three separate spaces. Located at a pinnacle on the north façade, the entrance leads directly into the classroom. From there, the apiary – where the bees reside – can be accessed. An opening on the building’s south façade bathes the hives in direct sunlight throughout the day. Adjacent to the southern façade, a sundial spreads across the ground to mark the time of day as well as the season – emphasizing the importance of the sun’s movement on the life of bees.



Bijenstal, park de Goffert

Bijenstal, park de Goffert
Bee Pavilion, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
Program: pavilion
Architects: Frank Marcus
Completion: 2016

Stone: Origins and Future in Architecture
On June 12 and 13, 2025, IUAV University of Venice will host "Stone is…," an international forum entirely dedicated to natural stone. Organized by PNA, this event aims to thoroughly explore the material's enduring value and sustainability, featuring insights from internationally renowned speakers.
- Sponsored content