Open and Engaging

An Ehrenfeld extension creates an urban retreat with abundant shared spaces

In the heart of vibrant Ehrenfeld, an urban residence emerges that thoughtfully integrates into its surroundings while...

A Compelling Composition

A Distinctive New Building That Unifies Multiple Functions While Honoring the Historic Church

Built in 1909, the Catholic Church of St. Mary in Geislingen an der Steige stands as a striking example of brick architecture in the Neoromanesque style...

Playing with Black and White

A steep site shaped by thoughtful design—where clarity meets the landscape

Architect Bett took on a challenging brief: a steeply sloped south-facing plot with a 15-meter elevation change. Here's how she rose to the occasion...

Concrete Meets Wood

Nestled in nature, the bungalow reveals its true character from within.

The owner of this bungalow wanted something special from architect Sebastian Büscher—and he delivered exactly that...

Cubes for Students

Welcoming homes for the next generation of scholars in East Munich

Student housing is scarce in the state capital. A new project helps ease this shortage...

Tension and Contrast

Elongated residence creates a powerful interplay between dark exterior and luminous interior

Building on a long, narrow plot demands careful thinking. This residence proves that constraints can inspire creative solutions...

Built for the Future

New School Building: Designing Spaces for Learning, Connection, and Growth

In Giessen district, a new primary school demonstrates how contemporary architecture can meet evolving educational needs...

Reduced to the essentials

Stripped Back to Essentials

The new changing room buildings at the Jahnstadion in Gelsenkirchen are worthy of an award.

Sometimes less truly is more—a principle exemplified by this energy-efficient renovation of the district's changing facilities...

A House of "Wood Concrete"

A House of "Wood Concrete"

An Unconventional Home That Marries Efficient Design with Real-World Livability

"Wood concrete"—a term the architect invented for this innovative project that explores the intersection of timber and concrete...

A Distinctive Entrance

A family home that maximizes space, harnesses natural light, and blurs the line between indoor and outdoor living in an urban setting

Standing as the "anchor" of a residential row, this home boldly asserts its individuality through both material choice and form...