This popular series once again presents a selection of the past year's most remarkable architecture projects realized on Dutch soil. Alongside more than 30 projects by internationally renowned firms and designers such as Santiago Calatrava, Herman Hertzberger, MVRDV, OMA and UN Studio, the editors explore through four detailed essays a broad representation of various currents, design strategies, building types and topical themes that have recently defined Dutch and international architectural practices. Also included is an overview of 2004's most important prizes, competitions, exhibitions and publications.