New building in Neubaugasse
...to ensure that Lauterach remains liveable and affordable for all,” stated Mayor Kolb. The residential complex will be realised on the land of the Lauterach parish. “A big thank you goes to the parish, whose commitment makes it possible for...
Awarded 1st place in the bid for Russareal Lochau
...individual buildings, both the semi-detached houses to the east, and the longitudinally oriented multi-storey buildings to the west, are incorporated into the structural system. The height of the individual residential buildings is three to four storeys, the commercial building on...
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...
The new gastronomy centre at Uferpark Überlingen has been awarded to Hermann Kaufmann + Partners
...complex and unique gastronomic commission. The commissioning was prepared and carried out by landscape architects and the gastronomy consultant Ingo Wessel (hospitality development) and was commissioned by the city of Überlingen. A total of three firms where asked to submit...
The Priory St Gerold recevies Constructive Alps 2017 recognition prize
To respect and maintain the integrity of the monastery, wherever possible, the existing building materials where utilised in the renovations of St Gerold, and new buildings are placed outside its beautiful monastery courtyard. With continued consideration to protect the monument,...
The Swimming Pool in Mittelberg is Awards 1st Prize
...facing towards Liegewiese, so the terraces have a very direct and uninterrupted connection to the sunbathing areas. From the car park it is also possible to reach the entrance area via an open ramp system. The project is one of...
Architecture on the spot 128: Wagner GmbH
The VAI (Architecture Institute of Vorarlberg) organises (almost) every last Friday of the month an architectural visit, where buildings can be experienced and explored. Within this series of events, examples all over Vorarlberg are shown. From the areas of housing,...
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....
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...
1st prize for a proposed development of the former Spicher school
...approximately 7,500 square meter area is located between Metzstraße to the north, Koboldstraße to the west of the Stadtberger Straße and the Spicherer Straße to the east. A total of 70 timber-framed apartments are planned, including fully accessible living and...
Hermann Kaufmann receives the Toni Russ Prize
...the cultural sense.” Do not stop Kaufmann himself, who has planned around 300 objects to date – 80 percent of them in wood – wants to go further: “We must not grow too comfortable and satisfied with ourselves, but we...
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...
The most beautiful books in Austria 2008: Hermann Kaufmann Woodworks
The most beautiful books in Austria 2008 have been announced. In the awards 56th year, a total of 15 books were selected, including Hermann Kaufmann’s ‘Woodworks’. The award is given to those publications whose design, concept and manufacturing quality is...
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...
Univ.-Prof. DI Hermann Kaufmann emeritus
...and shaped the department for over 20 years. In addition to teaching and the TUM.wood association founded in 2013, he and his team were also responsible for relevant research projects and publications. The central topic of his work has always...
Breaking Ground at Illwerke Center Montafon
...with a generous roof and a compact delivery and parking zone, which is protected by the existing buildings. The decision to extend into the lake was a practical one. Firstly, because the length of the building structure was not possible...
Energy-Efficient Construction: Practice Well Advanced Compared to Regulations - Appeal by Hermann Kaufmann
...a school in Diedorf where we demonstrated this possibility five to seven years ago. My call is directed towards policymakers, emphasizing the urgent need to significantly tighten regulations and requirements. One possible approach is to mandate that new constructions must...
Groundbreaking ceremony, Munich - Ingeborg Pohl Kinderoase TUM, cooperation with Francis Kéré
...I’m delighted to be able to realise this project here on the main campus in Munich. This building will be a house for children, but it is also a gift to the entire urban society, a signal for sustainability and...
klima: aktiv Gold for Multi-Apartment Construction in Sulzberg
...running costs and the highest level of construction, the total annual costs are not higher than in buildings of standard quality. On November 16, 2012 the presentation of the plaque klima: aktiv Gold to Günter Morscher in the presence of...
Hermann Kaufmann Awarded Bezau Assisted Living Development
...the development will be extended to the west. One of the particular challenges of the design is to preserve the traditional characteristics of the building. The front and rear sides of the houses must remain distinguishable, the contrast between shingle...
Energy and Climate Protection: Particularly climate-friendly constructions honored – such as the project Unterstein, Langenegg
..., and we congratulate all involved: “Alpenländische” and “Morscher Bau” with “Wohnbauselbsthilfe” projects stand out. Affordable rents are particularly important for non-profit housing developers, and low energy costs naturally contribute to this. Therefore, “Alpenländische Heimstätte” with 31 buildings and “Morscher...