Gault&Millau award: The Organic Hotel Schwanen in Bregenzerwald was awarded as "The Hotel Of The Year 2023". Congratulations to the family business!
...Bodensee. Die Familie Moosbrugger, tief in der Region verwurzelt, hat 2009 das Hotel umgestaltet. Das Haus besticht durch eine klare und reduzierte Ästhetik ebenso wie durch sein typisches Bregenzerwälder Erscheinungsbild. Hermann Kaufmann, der Architekt, hat hier gemeinsam mit der Familie...
Experts discuss the very best Timber has to offer
...who wants to move towards more timber construction and is looking for initial contacts. Participation is free of charge. Since the number of participants is limited to 150, it is important to register here quickly, but no later than March...
Cluster Innovative - SWG site inspection of the production hall
Invitation to visit the new wooden production hall for free. On 24 October 2019, proHolzBW has organised a site inspection of the production hall as part of “Cluster Innovative”. If you are interested and for further information click here....
On the way to the future - Possibilities and perspectives of wood as a modern building material
...the wooded path into the future” – possibilities and perspectives of wood as a building material. Place: Neues Museum Nürnberg, Klarissenplatz, free admission. Organiser: BDA Kreisverband Nürnberg, Central Upper Franconia. Further works reports: 16.10.2018, 19.00 hrs. Menges Scheffler Architekten, Frankfurt...
Architecture on the spot 128: Wagner GmbH
...social affairs, trade and industry. The high-quality architecture is presented by their inhabitants, who guide the visitors through their spaces, report from the first idea to the current usage, about all project phases and answer questions. The participation is free....
"Haus Mitanand", Bezau is nominated for a Constructive Alps 2020 award
...architecture competition by autumn. And the public can also evaluate the projects. For the first time there is an award for the public favourite. Here you will find the 28 projects nominated for “Constructive Alps” 2020. Vote today! ...
Blattur Götzis receives the Werkbund label 2018
The German Werkbund (German Association of Craftsmen) in Baden-Württemberg has, since 2016, been awarding the biennial Werkbund Label. The award is given to exceptional projects, initiatives and companies, those that are innovative, forward-looking or have outstanding creative qualities, promote social...
Mühlweg Vienna Receives Best Architect Award
...appearance? Will visible wooden ceilings of tenant’s apartments be clad to cover up the natural material? We cannot answer these questions yet. But what we know – on completion, 98% of the apartments were rented or sold. Nowhere in Europe...
Exhibition Berlin Bauen mit Holz – Wege in die Zukunft (building with wood – ways into the future)
...a long time, steel, glass, brick and concrete were the epitome of modern architecture. But now timber has returned to be the construction material that enriches today’s architecture. The renaissance of modern timber construction began at the beginning of the...
DETAIL Editorial May: The roof of the Nebelhornbahn cable car station is being anaylized
...fifth facade. At the latest after the introduction of Google Earth and the increasing use of camera drones, this understanding has been reversed. Today, the vertical view, i.e. the roof, is often the first impression we have of buildings. In...
Gault&Millau award - Naturhotel Chesa Valisa in Hirschegg was awarded as "The Hotel Discovery Of The Year 2023" Congratulations to the 14th generation!
...und David Kessler hat mittlerweile die 14. Generation der Familie Kessler das Ruder des Betriebs im Kleinwalsertal übernommen. Der Kern wurde bewahrt, und auch wenn rundherum wunderschöne und moderne Gebäude mit klarer Linie und viel Holz für die Gäste errichtet...
New Caritas headquarters build begins in Salzburg
...of space and the immense construction costs in the old town area within which it is located. A benefit of the new building is that the existing kindergarten from the Heilbrunnerstraße can be renewed and integrated directly next to the...
Role Model Recycling Centre in Langerringen - Germany
...This center will allow for barrier-free and covered disposal of recyclable materials on every business day. The planned center will also house the Augsburg waste management office and provide a learning space for school classes. Architect Frank Lattke, who is...
Hermann Kaufmann receives the Toni Russ Prize
...in front of an audience of over 400 guests at the Bregenzer Festspielhaus, with the 34th Dr. Toni Russ Award. “What is extraordinary is the great number of excellent architects and the depth the reputation has penetrated into the region....
LCT ONE - LifeCycle Tower is Awarded a Nomination of the State Prize
...for the State Prize is another confirmation for us that we have achieved our goal, and have been able to develop a future-oriented system for timber construction in urban areas.” Worldwide market is the objective Today, Austria is a...
Architekten Hermamm Kaufmann wins the tender to design for the Wildlife Park Pforzheim
...quite match the requirements of the year 2015. “This proposal delivers a friendly and welcoming entrance and visitor centre that perfectly combines the multiple elements of gastronomy, information, learning, the shop and the services”, Lord Mayor Gert Hager. Mayor Alexander...
Energy-Efficient Construction: Practice Well Advanced Compared to Regulations - Appeal by Hermann Kaufmann
As demonstrated by the example provided by Günter, it is clear that practice has already advanced significantly beyond the regulations governing construction. Today, it is entirely feasible to construct energy-positive buildings without incurring substantial additional costs. For instance, we built...