The most beautiful books in Austria 2008: Hermann Kaufmann Woodworks
...considered excellent. With 211 submitted publications, from more than 100 publishers and designers, this year saw the largest number of entries. The competition “The most beautiful books in Austria” is annually published by the Federal Ministry of Education, the Arts...
24.-25. April | Mission: Climate-friendly timber construction culture | Lecture Christoph Dünser
...construction offensive and in cooperation with vorarlberger holzbau_kunst, Proholz Bayern and Lignum Holzwirtschaft Schweiz. Vanue: Graf Zeppelin Haus, Friedrichshafen Lecture: Christoph Dünser, HK Architects Day 2 at 11:30 | Topic: Structural building with hardwood Tickets and further information at: proHolzBW...
Opening of a new exhibition: Architecture in the Allgäu 2006-2015
...public spaces, and facilities for tourism and leisure, which were selected by a panel of experts. New buildings as well as conversions projects, which originated from civic initiatives, show interesting examples of the current building culture in the region. The...
DETAIL Editorial May: The roof of the Nebelhornbahn cable car station is being anaylized
...the current issue, we show less spectacular examples that have one thing in common: They are in the context of historic roofs. Dietrich Untertrifaller’s wide overhanging wooden roof ducks into the landscape within sight of Munich’s Olympic tent, as does...
New building in Neubaugasse
...buildings with 2-, 3- and 4-room flats + common room Number of storeys: E+3 (house A, B), E+2 (house C) 38 flats, 38 underground parking spaces Special features: Exterior walls + facade in wood Heating system: groundwater heat pump with...
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...
Awarded 1st place in the bid for Russareal Lochau
...styles and also differentiated designs, while maintaining its materiality. Very sensitively and skilfully, every building responds in each case to its environment and its peculiarities. Due to the relatively high number of building structures (compared to the project), they inevitably...
1st prize for a proposed development of the former Spicher school
...appearance of the building corresponds to the request for a residential building in timber, and is rated positively. The building maintenance and building operation, due to the large number of detached houses requires effort. Lanes between the building units must...
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....
The Olpererhütte Ginzling receives the Best Architects Award 2009
The “Best Architects 09” award received the highest number of entrants since the awards were founded. 189 outstanding projects were submitted to the award. This year’s jury found it particularly difficult to select the best of the best. A total...
Ceremonial inauguration of the Schmuttertal High School in Diedorf
After two years of construction, the Schmuttertal Gymnasium was inaugurated on October 21, 2015. It was planned and built with an integral and future-oriented approach, as a nationwide unique lighthouse project. It was necessary to combine economic, ecological and social...
LCT ONE - LifeCycle Tower Receives a Commendation Award at Constructive Alps 2013
...one to the the LCT ONE – LifeCycle Tower. The Alpine Museum in Berne will show the nominated projects in the ‘Constructive Alps Exhibition’ on 29 September 2013. The architectural magazine Hochparterre also documents these projects in a themed booklet....
The SWG Schraubenwerk project receives an award for good building culture
...in the region, together with Hermann Kaufmann + Partner, show what is possible with hardwood. The supporting structure made of regional beech is pioneering in its dimensions and static properties and explores the use of materials to the maximum. Together...
Insight into the exciting YKK project in Japan - exclusive interview with the project team
...snow). What elements of the project are you most proud of? VR: I am proud that our timber construction is known as far away as Japan. It is nice to be able to show our qualities, our good, detailed planning...
klima: aktiv Gold for Multi-Apartment Construction in Sulzberg
...aktiv Bauen und Sanieren” found an absolute winner in this project. The multi-family dwelling achieved 979 points, the highest point number of all multi-family buildings in Austria so far and therefore exceeding the requirements of 900 points, making it a...
Hermann Kaufmann Awarded Bezau Assisted Living Development
...the different levels. The elevator provides accessibility. The opening of the central corridor provides orientation in connection with the structure and, allows for a reduction in the number of access points. Another result of this central corridor is an attractive...
Energy and Climate Protection: Particularly climate-friendly constructions honored – such as the project Unterstein, Langenegg
...Bau” – partly in collaboration with “Wohnbauselbsthilfe” with 10 projects – are the developers presenting the highest number of certified buildings this year. Among the honored buildings are also the last two winners of the State Prize, the office and...
Role Model Recycling Centre in Langerringen - Germany
The Augsburg district will halve the number of recycling centers by 2035, particularly affecting smaller municipalities. One of the winners of the new distribution concept is Langerringen, where a modern environmental competence center is set to be established next year....