Architects Collective ZT GmbH
Public buildings, wineries, offices, residential complexes, large-scale healthcare projects, and more: Architects Collective’s diverse influences and ideas come together to form a coherent entity. As different as the projects may be, human scale and a connection to nature are always the main focus. Founded by Richard Klinger, Andreas Frauscher, and Kurt Sattler in 2006, Architects Collective currently employs forty architects and support staff. The office has realized numerous projects in the fields of architecture and general planning: from small, innovative structures to large, complex buildings, as well as the planning and management of urban development master plans. Among the most famous buildings are the Ozuluama residence in Mexico City, the Glanhof residential complex in Klagenfurt, the healthcare facility in Bad Schallerbach, the educational center in Zell am Ziller, the Klinikum in Klagenfurt, the Nett winery in Pfalz, and the A-NOBIS winery Norbert Szigeti in Austria's Burgenland region. There are currently several commercial, residential, and healthcare projects in planning or under construction, such as the Children's and Youth Hospital in Freiburg, the Martini-Klinik in Hamburg, the Südspidol in Luxembourg, and significant portions of the University Hospital Vienna in Austria "The works of Architects Collective have received numerous prizes and awards, such as the "Ernst A. Plischke Prize," the "Austrian Builders Award," and the "International Design & Health Award." With the Klinikum Klagenfurt, Architects Collective was also nominated for the prestigious "Mies van der Rohe Award." Furthermore, Architects Collective was awarded the BIG SEE Architecture Award in 2023 for their work with Infineon Villach."
Andreas Frauscher
studied architecture at the Technical University of Vienna. He is CEO and co-founder of Architects Collective. Andreas Frauscher collaborated with several architectural offices in Vienna. As a project leader for office buildings, healthcare, and residential buildings, he has amassed a wealth of experience in all phases of architectural planning. Andreas has lectured at the Technical University of Vienna. He is an expert in general planning for the healthcare sector and in hospital planning.
Richard Klinger
studied architecture at the Technical University of Vienna and at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna. He is CEO and co-founder of Architects Collective and former CEO of Müller & Klinger Architekten Vienna. Richard Klinger has amassed a wealth of experience as head architect and general planner for a number of major healthcare, office, and residential projects. He is an expert in master planning for the healthcare sector and in hospital planning.
Kurt Sattler
studied architecture at the University of Sydney and at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna. He is also LEED certified by the US Green Building Design Council. Kurt Sattler is co-founder and partner of Architects Collective in Vienna. He has worked at Coop Himmelb(l)au in Vienna and Michael Maltzan Architecture in Los Angeles. He has experience as a project manager for museums, theaters, and school projects in the USA, Germany, and Austria. He is an expert for sustainability and energy efficiency and is a certified wine academic by the Wine & Spirit Education Trust.
Sonja Paar-Tschuppik
studied architecture at the Technical University of Graz and Vienna. She has worked for several architectural offices in Vienna, most recently as a senior architect at Architects Collective, responsible for planning control, controlling, and finances. In 2023, Sonja Paar-Tschuppik became General Officer at Architects Collective's management. She is an expert in architecture and general planning for the healthcare sector and in hospital planning. As a project manager, Sonja has a wealth of expertise in the planning and control, as well as coordination of hospital projects since 2004.
Winning projects
Infineon Villach
Hi-tech company Infineon is expanding its Austrian headquarters with a fully automated chip factory for the production of power semiconductors. The expansion includes the 60,000 m2 cleanroom factory, a
