The big sister
A Bold Riverside Home in Leverkusen Creates Meaningful Links to Its Surroundings
The relatively narrow property in direct proximity to the Rhine was characterized by the fact that at one end it bordered...
Where Tradition Meets Modernity
Contemporary Design Rooted in Regional Building Traditions
Nestled between the urban centers of Hamburg, Lübeck, and Schwerin lies the Schaalsee UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, one of...
A House of Character
A Bochum Home Expanded: Gaining Space While Preserving Soul
The 1950s are regarded in Germany as the decade of the economic miracle. After difficult times, people aspired to...
Staying in the Family
A period home renewed: how modern design elements honour a family residence's original character
In an era marked by severe housing shortages for families, the conditions for this renovation and transformation were favorable:...
Leading by Example
A solid wood house: prefabricated, sustainable, and energy-smart
From the outset, the designing architects were intent on setting a precedent with this commission and creating an i...
Awakening from Slumber
A 1930s house reimagined for today
Before its rediscovery, the single-family home from the 1930s stood vacant for decades. Apparently, there was little i...
New to the Ensemble
Town hall with forecourt serves as a connecting node—threading together the distinct parts of the community
The new town hall in Unterschneidheim, designed by the architectural firm Kauffmann Theilig & Partner, creates through...
Ships and Shore
A Bespoke and Future-Proof Home for Three Generations
A family spanning three generations commissioned architect Alexandra Bub to design a home that would...
A Smart Choice
Renovation Over New Construction—How Smart Planning Fulfilled a Homeowner's Vision
The well-maintained existing building has been occupied by the owners for many years and is regularly maintained...
Mediterranean Spirit in the Markgräflerland
A timber-built hotel that puts sustainability first
Nestled in the rolling hills of the Markgräflerland region, where vineyards and agricultural fields...