Above Battenberg, in the hilly landscape of northern Hesse, a timber house for a young family follows the slope, integrating elegantly into the topography. The design cuts into the terrain, forming a long, concrete
Set within the rolling vineyard landscape of the Kraichgau, the house is conceived as an architecture that dissolves into its topography. Rather than occupying the site as an object, the building is carved into
Even during the competition, we pursued two goals: reinforcing the historic character of the building, while making new interventions clearly distinguishable. Additions required for a contemporary spatial layout were designed to remain subtle, blending
The "Old Schoolhouse" in Altenschwand (Black Forest) was built in 1880 on the foundations of an earlier building and served as a school and town hall until 1973. After it ceased to function as
Simply Building with Quality: A place of identity and belonging was to be created for the vital volunteer work of the Bühl am Alpsee Fire Brigade. Following the course of the main road, a
The Maredo Steakhouse in Dorsten transforms a 170 m² dining space into a warm, harmonious interior, defined by high ceilings, vertically brushed textured plaster walls, and a soft, balanced color concept. Carefully integrated acoustic
A residential complex from the 1960s, with four three-storey rows, was extended with additional storeys and five three-storey wooden "satellites". In addition to the warm wooden façades, the external walkways with stairs are a
The former heating plant in Munich Aubing, a listed Nagelfluh and exposed brick structure, has been transformed into the BERGSON Kunstkraftwerk - an ambitious new cultural landmark for the metropolitan region of Munich. Its
A new building has been constructed in Gotha that consistently combines architecture, education, and health. The basic idea follows the principle of the "prepared environment": rooms guide rather than direct. Group areas are interlinked
Decommissioned in 1993, the former Zeche Zollverein became a UNESCO World Heritage industrial monument in 2001, and a new master plan developed by OMA was completed in 2010. The refurbishment of the former Kohlenwäsche
The Rainbow Schoolhouse is an "educational learning place" for children who need special educational support. Unlike a traditional special needs school, the children here do not spend their entire school time, but rather, take
Lamott.Lamott Architects are transforming the Gießen-Ost Comprehensive School into a forward-looking learning environment. A fragmented, dark existing complex is being transformed into a clearly structured, recognizable school campus, featuring six classroom buildings, green courtyards,
The community was extensively renovated in accordance with the EH-70 standard to significantly reduce energy consumption and CO₂ emissions. Two outdated residential buildings were modernized to enhance energy efficiency, featuring improved insulation, triple-glazed windows,
The two-story timber building accommodates 70 children, with a special focus on kids on the autism spectrum. The architecture translates this pedagogical approach into five spatial principles: A polygonal floor plan structures orientation from
With the extension of the Salinarium in Bad Dürkheim, 4a Architekten transformed an aging leisure pool into a contemporary thermal spa and sauna landscape, realized while operations continued. The project redefines the complex architecturally
DAS BETON_ Loft Office Building DAS BETON is a new construction project by the Frankfurt real estate investor Ardi Goldman, located in the rear courtyard of his existing property in the harbor area of
Brühl is a small town near Cologne that is famous for its UNESCO World Heritage castles. Cologne-based architecture firm JSWD has renovated its city hall, originally built in 1858, and it expanded to include
Fuchsbau - A Story of Transformation: A shed from the 1970s, which had been used as an office since the 1990s, is being converted into an apartment. The building is located on a sloping
The site had excellent transport links, but lacked urban integration. Existing row houses by Albert Speer were integrated into new plans for affordable housing, under the motto "City instead of settlement". Thirty five houses,
At Motan's Konstanz site, a former industrial hall has been transformed into a future-oriented workplace that preserves its architectural heritage while embracing contemporary New Work principles. The 950 m² space, defined by five-meter-high ceilings
Transformation and Atmosphere: How should one handle a building from 2006 that, while having a high quality and robust structure, is stylistically outdated and no longer meets today's requirements for modern learning formats? In
Stangl AG produces modern, custom-made concrete elements of various types to the highest standards, and operates internationally. For their own company building, the aim was to showcase the breadth of their capabilities in architecture
Right at the heart of Munich's Hadern residential quarter, there is one last small plot of land that is yet to be developed. It is a triangular property at a fork in the road,
The sustainable concept for a multi-family house, built using solid timber construction, won over the jury in a 2021 concept tender held by the BIM Berlin Real Estate Management Company, earning the building group
With the MBPS headquarters in Nürtingen, Sonnentag Architektur translates sustainable construction into a consistent architectural approach. The new building combines logistics, offices, and services into a clearly organized ensemble that combines efficient operational processes
To support sports activities for the Pasteurstraße School Campus and neighboring schools, a sports hall comprising four hall units was built on Dietrich-Bonhoeffer-Straße. The design integrates two double-court sports halls, stacked within a single,
Tanuki 2 is a manifesto. It creates elegance through subtraction and innovation through respect for tradition - a shoe that surprises and, at the same time, returns to what is essential. Our Tanuki 2
How can you still afford to build? By foregoing expensive building land and making effective use of residual areas and vacant lots. By questioning: How much space a good apartment needs? Can architecture make
The building's expression is defined by simple clarity. Conceived as a timber structure, using prefabricated timber-frame construction, the building reveals its internal structural logic to the exterior. The standard modular grid of studs and
PUKY MOVE - Built to Be Loved for Years: PUKY MOVE is more than a scooter. It's that daily moment of freedom kids have always enjoyed: the quiet ride to school, the rush downhill,
