8th International Forum on Timber Construction in Dijon France
...city of the future. The 8th Timber Construction Forum France is a building block for a new modern urbanisation with timber. As part of this event, DI Hermann Kaufmann gives a lecture entitled “His vision of timber construction”. The event...
Baden-Württemberg Timber Construction Prize 2022 for SWG screw factory Gaisbach GmbH, Waldenburg
...development of the building sector. [Baden-Württemberg, 2022] A total of 111 works were submitted, 4 awards and 3 prizes were awarded. Praise from the jury The new construction of the production hall for an industrial company in Waldenburg...
Opening of a new exhibition: Architecture in the Allgäu 2006-2015
...project displays, giving a great impression of the buildings of the last ten years and the lively Allgäu architecture scene. Thursday 08. November 2018, 7 pm ARCHITECTURE GALLERY MUNICH Türkenstraße 30, 30333 Munich Entrance through the bookstore L. Werner, www.architekturgalerie-muenchen.de...
Triple win at the 2017 Vorarlberg timber construction awards
The 12th Vorarlberg Holzbaupreis was awarded on June 30. This year’s awards focused on “Rethinking with Wood” and received over 140 submissions from projects across various categories. Three of our projects were honoured on the night; Schmuttertal Gymnasium: recognition, category...
IZM receives recognition at Constructive Alps 2015
The IZM received recognition at this years’ Constructive Alps awards because it demonstrates that commercial, utility companies can play a pioneering role. The energy producer chose to demonstrate their approach to sustainability in two ways: they chose a low-energy build...
A new Sutterlüty supermarket opens in Rankweil
...deep and normal cooling and air heat pump technology. By embracing new alternatives such as new cooling technology, LED lighting, photovoltaics and much more, the carbon-neutral Sutterlüty Company can again save a considerable amount of CO2 at this new location....
Awarded 1st place for the new Zünd Systemtechnik project in Altstätten
...new assembly and logistics hall (building 6) became inevitable. The company Zünd Immobilien AG (ZIM) held a competition for six architectural teams to the design the new building. The aim of the competition was not to just create a competition...
We received the Austrian Green Planet Building® Award for the Brock Commons Tallwood House in Canada!
...access core, the building consists of solid wood elements: its exterior walls, supporting structure or ceilings. Construction was resource- and time-efficient because prefabricated parts were used. Environmentally friendly materials were used for the interior fittings. The Austrian firm Hermann Kaufmann...
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...
Gault&Millau award - Naturhotel Chesa Valisa in Hirschegg was awarded as "The Hotel Discovery Of The Year 2023" Congratulations to the 14th generation!
...mit klarer Linie und viel Holz für die Gäste errichtet wurden, ist das Stammhaus selbst immer noch das klassische holzgestrickte Walserhaus (und das wird es auch bleiben). Ein alpines Paradies für Genießer, Wanderer, Biker und andere Bergsportler. [Gault&Millau. Nov. 2022]...
Ground breaking ceremony for ASZ Vorderland
...an exemplary effect – not least by clearly showing how sustainable solutions can be found and implemented in Vorarlberg through community cooperation. If we cooperate across community boundaries, then we can do more. Together, we can work more efficiently, conserve...
Iconic Award 2018: Innovative Architecture goes to Schmuttertal High School Diedorf
Visionary architecture. Innovative products. Sustainable communication. The ICONIC AWARDS: Innovative Architecture honours the best of the best. The awards are the international architecture and design competition that, for the first time, focuses on the cooperation and interaction of all disciplines...
1st prize for a proposed development of the former Spicher school
Wohnbaugruppe Augsburg will build new apartments on the site of the former Spicher School in Pfersee. For this purpose, a competition was held in March. Our office will take over the planning of the housing complex with 70 apartments. The...
The Gipfelrestaurant Nebelhorn wins a prestigious Baupreis Allgäu 2018
...which were completed between 2013 and 2017, applied for the construction prize. The seven-member jury selected five awards, five recognition prizes and 27 buildings they deemed worthy of showcasing, which are now being presented to the public in an exhibition....
The environmental education centre, Britzer Garten, is complete
...Garten into the building. Renewable raw materials were used for the construction of the new building. The carbon footprint and the primary energy consumption of the building are lower than comparable buildings that use more standard construction methods. The heating...
New book release: Atlas of multi-storey timber construction
In June, a completely new reference work on multi-storey timber constructions for architects, planners, wood specialists and building owners, was published as part of the Atlas series by the DETAIL publishing house. The publication was largely supported by proHolz Austria...
IZM, Illwerke Zentrum Montafon, receives the Hypo-Bauherrenpreis 2015
...prize, honours the achievements of committed builders who, with their successful buildings, make important contributions to the building culture of the state. Every five years, the Vorarlberger-Hypo Bauherrenpreis is awarded. The focus is on the combined commitment and expertise of...
Vorarlberger Holzbaupreis 2015: Three prizes and three awards
Austria’s oldest timber construction prize, ‘Vorarlberg Holzbaupreis’, took place last night. In its 11th year, the event was held in Poolba, Feldkirch and it saw the greatest architects and builders come together to celebrate excellence. Over 130 objects had been...
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...
Wood Design Special Jury Award for Brock Commons Tallwood House
Wood Design Special Jury Award for Brock Commons Tallwood House. The Brock Commons Tallwood House has been awarded the Wood Design Special Jury Award for Technical Innovation by the Canadian Wood Council. The Wood Design Award’s program is an opportunity...
Hermann Kaufmann nominated as the Austrian of the Year 2013
Dear partners, friends, colleagues and employees I was surprisingly nominated by “Die Presse” as one of five candidates for the “Austrian of the Year 2013” in the Creative Industries category. A public vote decides who wins. I would be honoured...
Recognition for ‘Haus der Kinder’ at the Holzbaupreis Tirol 2015
...the formal recognitions. The kindergarten in Rum received recognition in the category mixed construction / hybrid construction. The presentations on the night were carried out by LHStv. ÖR Josef Geisler and LADStv. Dr Dietmar Schennach, board member of proHolz Tirol....
Architekten Hermann Kaufmann presents their latest book
...book “Hermann Kaufmann IZM – Illwerke Zentrum Montafon” was presented at the IZM. At the event the architecture journalist and editor Marko Sauer spoke about the special features of the building and described how this development found its creative realisation....
Exhibition Berlin Bauen mit Holz – Wege in die Zukunft (building with wood – ways into the future)
...supported by the DBU Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt, DHWR Deutsche Holzwirtschaftsrat e. V., the GdW Federal Association of German Housing and Real Estate Companies e. V., the Bavarian carpentry and timber construction industry, proHolz Bavaria and the Bavarian State Forests AöR....
Hermann Kaufmann takes part in leading TV-documentary from arte. He explains the role in sustainability of wood and timber architecture. Our recommendation "A New World" - now on arte
Watch the documentary: “A New World” – arte Online: 08/11/2022 – 08/07/2023 In 6 languages available...
We congratulate Altelier Andrea Gassner on the award - book among the 15 most beautiful books in Austria 2021
DAM Exhibition - Nice out here, from 27th March - 27th November 2022 in Neu-Anspach
Education Centre St. Arbogast in Götzis receives a pleasant makeover after more than 30 years
Let the construction begin - RathausQuartier, Hohenems
Hermann Kaufmann receives Bavarian Architecture Award and State Prize for Architecture
Architect Prof. Hermann Kaufmann, architect Prof. Christiane Thalgott and the Olympic Park Munich were awarded the “Bavarian Architecture Prize 2021” – Prof. Hermann Kaufmann also received the “Bavarian State Prize for Architecture 2021”. The “Bavarian Architecture Prize” and the “Bavarian...
German Timber Construction Award 2021: Recognition for SWG Schraubenwerk Gaisbach GmbH
...a prize this year. The award is given equally to builders, architects, structural engineers and timber construction companies as the authors of the winning entries. In her welcoming address at the award ceremony, State Secretary Bohle emphasised the potential of...
The Federal HolzbauPlus 2020: Recognition for SWG Schraubenwerk
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) announced the winners in the federal HolzbauPlus 2020 competition. Ten competitors were honoured in four categories. Through the “HolzbauPlus” competition, the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture has been promoting building with timber...
Detail: The world's largest roof structure made from Baubuche laminate
Experts discuss the very best Timber has to offer
...the Blaha in Korneuburg. The lecture schedule includes special projects, such as the SWG screw production hall and the St. Michael training centre. Examples from residential construction are also included. From architects to structural engineers and students, everyone is invited...
VKW Betriebsstelle, Lindenberg
Mayer, Weiler
Bäuerliches Schul- und Bildungszentrum, Hohenems
Katholisches Kompetenzzentrum, Salzburg-Herrnau
Timber Construction Day 2019: Lecture in Oslo
This year’s Timber Construction Day will be held on September 4 at DOGA in Oslo. It is an arena which brings together the latest from the world of timber architecture including technical innovative solutions, modern use of timber and award-winning...
Sutterlüty, Landammanngasse – Rankweil: Erecting the building has begun
Virtual tour of the energie.campus Montafon
...described in his words of welcome the illwerke vkw as an attractive employer and especially emphasised the great commitment of the company in the field of apprenticeship training. The exemplary, multi-award-winning commitment could not be overestimated, said Wallner: “High-quality apprenticeship...
Vorarlberger Holzbaupreis 2019: 1 prize and 3 recognitions
Once again the prestigious Vorarlberger Holzbaupreis awards took place, celebrating the special achievements made in timber design and building. For the thirteenth time outstanding timber were awarded across various categories. We are very happy to have received the following awards:...
Newsblog SWG Schraubenbach Gaisbach GmbH
Gold for Klimaaktiv flagship development Unterstein in Langenegg
Federal Minister for Sustainability and Tourism Elisabeth Köstinger honours 94 sustainable building projects from Tyrol and Vorarlberg. On Wednesday, April 3, Federal Minister Elisabeth Köstinger awarded sustainable construction projects and companies in Innsbruck. A total of 87 buildings from Tyrol...
Feuerwehrhaus, Schnepfau
Altstoffsammelzentrum Hofsteig, Lauterach
Wohn- und Geschäftshaus Natter, Bezau
Wood Conference exhibition, Denmark
The exhibition is part of the Wood Conference in Aarhus, Denmark, curated by Kristoffer Tejlgaard. The conference is organised by the Municipality of Aarhus, NCC and InnoBYG. The theme of the conference is timber construction. The aim is to discuss...
Building work begins at SWG Schraubenwerk Gaisbach GmbH
Expansion of production facilities SWG Schraubenwerk Gaisbach GmbH is a leading manufacturer of screws for the construction industry based in Waldenburg. The global company has state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. The product range includes timber construction screws, screws for fixing metal and...
Hermann Kaufmann + Partners are celebrated on international television.
...in Reuthe, etc.) and they also explored our offices. ARTE is a unique media channel, part funded by the European Union since 2015. An article on their visit will be published on 04 November in their magazine, and the TV...
Blattur Götzis receives the Werkbund label 2018
...or political benefits. The aim is to highlight those that can be role models. The entries are judged against multiple criteria such as environmentally friendly technologies and energies, and the promotion of positive societal development. The awarded projects usually meet...
Austrian Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen visits Provost Residence St Gerold
...Walsertal in the St. Gerold priory. After the lunch a tour was conducted. »Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen is greatly impressed by the Vorarlberg timber architecture and the combination of old and new buildings in St. Gerold« Father Kolumban...