ARCH+ is an independent German magazine for architecture, urban planning, and design that has been operating as a critical discussion forum since 1968. With quarterly issues, discursive formats, and research projects, it promotes reflection on the built environment and advocates for sustainability and the support of young talent.
Arch+ is a German magazine that has established itself as a leading forum for discussion on architecture, urban planning, and design since its founding in 1968. Founded by students and assistants from the University of Stuttgart in the wake of the student movement, Arch+ sees itself as a platform for the critical reflection of the societal claims of architecture.
The main mission of Arch+ lies in the critical reflection of the societal aspirations of the built environment. The magazine stands for emancipatory self-education and the scientific approach to architecture. Arch+ aims to promote the discussion about architecture and urban planning and to bring new impulses to the industry[1][2].
Arch+ is engaged in various sustainability initiatives and cultural activities that go beyond the mere publication of the magazine. These activities are supported by the nonprofit social enterprise Arch+ gGmbH. The magazine supports the promotion of young talent, for example, through the Arch+ Award for best theses, and participates in comprehensive research projects such as the "Shrinking Cities" project[1][2].
Since 2004, Arch+ has been in a phase of further professionalization and restructuring. With the expansion of its appearance and the introduction of new publication formats, particularly in the digital realm, Arch+ remains a central player in the discourse on architecture and urban planning. The magazine works closely with a broad network of established and emerging scholars and practitioners to bring new impulses to the industry[1][2].
Arch+ remains the last independent conceptual architecture magazine in Germany from major publishers and is part of the editorial network of documenta 12 magazines. Through its diverse activities and publications, Arch+ significantly contributes to the development and critical reflection of architecture.
