Brock Commons Tallwood House, Vancouver
...an apt demonstration of how Canada’s forest industry is finding new opportunities through technology and innovation.« Jim Carr, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources The timber industry dominates in British Columbia. The wooded province in western Canada exports wood products worth...
IZM – Illwerke Centre Montafon, Vandans
...the cooling demand by the heat pump system. These indices, including those for “grey” energy, turn the building into a perfct example of sustainable construction. The passive house standard ensures low energy consumption and operating costs. The prefabricated method of...
Community Centre, Ludesch
...has received both national and international awards. Ludesch is a district in Vorarlberg, Austria, with a population of approximately 3000 people. The area is actively involved in initiatives and alliances, both regionally and internationally, that strive for better ecological and...
Schmuttertal Secondary School, Diedorf
...for the fact that the school building contributes to the well-being of its users and thus indirectly to learning success.« Univ.-Prof. Arch. DI Hermann Kaufmann Learning landscapes are the basic framework in which young people learn to study by themselves....
LCT ONE - LifeCycle Tower, Dornbirn
...key for being able to build upwards. The ceilings make it possible to separate the corresponding floors with a non-combustible cover. The wooden beams are inlaid into a steel formwork of 8.1 x 2.7 meters; the distances in between are...
Gastronomy pavilion Uferpark West, Überlingen
...two topographic elements. To the north by the steeply rising Molasse rock, and to the south by open views over Lake Constance. The pavilion integrates itself into this situation in a scenic way and includes references to both surrounding directions....
SWG screw factory Gaisbach GmbH, Waldenburg
...made. In addition, the high density of the material favours joints with pin-shaped fasteners, screws in particular. When using BauBuche you can achieve full load-bearing capacity even with short screw-in lengths. Through precise and courageous planning in conjunction with an...
Messehallen 9-12, Dornbirn
...ventilation and artificial lighting. Fire compartmentation In accordance with the specifications, the individual halls are each designed as separate fire compartments with fire compartment forming components in fire resistance class REI90 and A2. The fire compartment formation between hall 12...
Dorfhus, Düns
...should all base themselves here. For the square, the main entrance of the church is to be included. While the “main house” faces the square, the large-scale store is to be accommodated west in its own wing. This lengthways tract...
House of Sustainability, Ruggel
...needs over its life cycle – this also guarantees long-lasting value stability. The interior is an expression of a culture of transparency. There are visual connections over all floors; you can see who comes in and out. In order to...
Hittisauer Straße, Krumbach
...phase, including a multi-family house and a multi-generation housing complex, were formed. The multi-family house refers to a building with mixed residential use, for individuals and families to either rent or buy. Multi-generation housing offers decent living space, parental care...
Sutterlüty, Hohenems
...the largest number of gimmicks imaginable. Sutterlüty’s new commercial centre in Hohnems was designed to be the antithesis of those ubiquitous, glaring, banal shaped boxes. »This shopping centre demonstrates that retail complexes do not have to be bland or impersonal.«...
Cable Car Station, Nebelhornbahn, Oberstdorf - Kleinwalsertal
...distributed over three buildings. The carefully considered placement of the individual volumes organises the existing outdoor spaces and generates added value for the site. The Cable Car station is interpreted as a natural part of Oberstdorf’s public space. It serves...
Agricultural school, Salzkammergut
...centre for these two areas is aimed for. Own central equipment for kitchen ventilation, gym and food processing. Isothermal air intake at 22 ° C in summer and winter. To ensure the constant supply air temperature in the ventilation units...
Nebelhorn Cable Car - Summit Restaurant, Oberstdorf
...above the vertical north face, is not for the faint hearted. | Constructing a building directly on the mountain top is a tricky task in terms of design. A building can hardly compete with the rocky summit and the breath-taking...
BSBZ - Landwirtschaftsschulen Vorarlberg, Hohenems
...areas in the basement with the overlying learning landscapes. From the central stairwell one arrives directly in the symmetrically arranged common areas. This valuable teaching zone was also planned for this area. The new teaching area will be integrated directly...
Rathaus, Markdorf
...only four new wall breakthroughs. The wedding room in the Knights’ Hall is not affected by the new staircase; with multi functional furniture no further room installations are required. To make the impressive roof trusses noticeable, the sixth floor in...
Recycling Centre Hofsteig, Lauterach
...divides into the different recycling zones. The traffic flow is resolved in such a way that the customer and industrial truck traffic does not cross. Cyclists also get their own unrestricted lane which contributes to the promotion of cycling. In...
Isar-Würm-Lech GmbH, Landsberg am Lech
...integrated planning process was adopted, creating a holistic approach to planned sustainability« Univ.-Prof. Arch. DI Hermann Kaufmann The new IWL stands out because it’s unique in comparison to the usual commercial buildings. The overall design is subject to pragmatic criteria...
TUM Friedrich N. Schwarz Research Station, Berchtesgaden
...a shower chamber; the rooms for lecturers have their own bathrooms. The structures in contact with the ground are made of reinforced concrete. All other room-forming components are made of solid timber. The outer walls were built from cross laminate...
Raiffeisenbank, Egg
...which direct the light into the centre of the building. The facade is mostly executed in untreated larch shingles. The timber outer walls, which are more than 40 cm thick, are insulated with cellulose. Inside the insulation is either hemp...
Caritas Head Office, Salzburg-Herrnau
...the fully glazed entrance area. The access to the main building is central. A second back entrance allows protected access to the social care offices. The central backbone of the office building includes all infrastructural facilities and can be subsequently...
Kaufmann Holz AG – Factory Hall Au, Reuthe
...transfer both load baring weight and wind forces to the main columns of the building. The design of this hall was carried out within a planning team involving engineers, builders and architects. This interdisciplinary process was necessary for planning efficiency....
Nürnbergkareal phase 1, Absam
...and employees from the University of Innsbruck. In the INTENSYS project, multiple aspects from the areas of urban planning, traffic planning, building physics and sociology were researched and combined. In this way, three compact structures were developed, which are staggered...
Wagner GmbH, Nüziders
Architecture that reflects the values of the company: efficient, innovative and precise. The company Wagnertec, in Nüziders, manufactures chrome components for plant engineering, energy suppliers and building services. In order to enable the future development of the business, the administrative...
Lexengasse, Liefering
Space for community and security. On the north-western edge of the city of Salzburg agricultural land permeates the detached housing and commercial zones. In this heterogeneous area a compact, high density housing project is planned. The area encloses five, three-storey...
Housing Estate Michaelipark, Augsburg
...is characterised by a collection of old trees. What is required is a dense construction with high-quality outdoor spaces. By restricting the developments to four units over three stories, well-lit and usable outdoor spaces, with a variety of views into...
Haggen - residential area, St. Gallen
...entrance in the basement. The main development of the eastern apartments takes place, as for the shop, over the south-facing forecourt. The flats to the east are separated from the maisonettes in the west by a spacious courtyard but can...
woodpassage
...these 4 gates. This corresponds to the pollutant emissions of a passenger car over 8 years. The increased use of wood in construction is creating a “second forest” in our towns and villages. Wooden houses bind CO2 in the long...
BSBZ Agriculture School Vorarlberg - New Building Tract E, Hohenems
A flexible learning landscape with freedom. In the 1970s the technical agricultural and forestry school, near Hohnems, with its attached boarding facilities became the central training facility for Vorarlberg. In order to take into account the dynamic development of this...
Unterstein, Langenegg
...the Bregenzerwald apparently again is a viable option for people. This steady population growth also led to an increase in construction in the region. Part of this recent boom is the two residential buildings in the district of Unterstein Langenegg....
Security Center, Bezau
...the regions own forests, and its use promotes the highest standards in sustainability, and the regions continued efforts in ecological protection for in the communities the building serve. ~ |The upper floor is offset from the ground floor, creating a...
Simma Electronic, Egg
...an inspiration. The surfaces of the interior are predominantly covered with finely structured, vertical timber panelling or veneer, but individual walls feature mineral plaster with wall paint in HygroTherm technology, which ensures a balanced indoor climate through rapid moisture exchange....
Wildpark, Pforzheim
...in solid construction. The roof body is constructed in the area of the inner courtyard of juxtaposed, filigree timber trusses. In the area of the overhangs, the framework is dissolved into individual beams. The heated buildings are covered with extensive...
Am Garnmarkt, Götzis
...by the units for assisted living and by the inter-company childcare facility. Two buildings are connected by commercial units on the ground floor. The formation of the structure was specified in the master plan, and by the ground floor shopping...
Provost Residence St. Gerold, riding hall - renovation project, St. Gerold
...connects the Walgau with the Bregenzerwald. During the following periods, buildings in the Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Classicist architectural styles supplemented the Romanesque core to form a monastery complex with an attached farm. In 1958, the historical walls were rededicated...
Pflegeheim, Mauren
Urban Design The new nursing home in Mauren will be built in a small-level built-up district. The apartments are located in two buildings on Lachenstraße and adapted in size to the environment. The entrance of the nursing home, the delivery...
Hotel Engel, Mellau
...now was to reorient not only the gable, but the whole hotel. The result shows a precise intervention that takes the hotel into the present, and into its future. | The Hotel Engel in Mellau was getting old and it...
Wilbinger, Bezau
...Kaufmann are interested in two main themes: sustainable construction and timber buildings. They call their approach to architecture ‘working in the spirit of the region’, or looking for answers while honouring the past. It is all about the skills and...
Gastronomy pavilion Uferpark West, Überlingen
A gem on the lake in ever-changing foliage. A richly planted ribbon of vegetation meanders between rugged molasse rocks and the inky blue, reflective surface of Lake Constance. Uferpark West stretches northwest of Überlingen’s historic town centre; its generously designed...
"Together House” Ellenbogen, Bezau
...in silver fir. »Our goal was to preserve the charm of the old and bring it into harmony with the functional requirements of today.« Univ.-Prof. Arch. DI Hermann Kaufmann | Two-thirds of the trades were carried out by craftsmen from...
B&O wooden multi-storey car park, Bad Aibling
Parking in the park An innovative mixed-use district is growing in the north of the Upper Bavarian town of Bad Aibling. It is designed to be emission-free and built entirely from renewable raw materials. This multi-storey car park is made...
B&O Villen, Bad Aibling
...renewable energies. In the core of the neighbourhood, two compact urban villas face a park containing old trees and a small pond. Each volume is divided into three generously designed terraced house units, which are formed by vertical sequences of...
energie campus montafon, Vandans
...simple façades; while the inserted exposed concrete body emphasises the access zone and formulates a clear location. The trainees were able to participate in smaller tasks and were actively involved in a graffiti project as part of “Kunst am Bau”....
Rathaus Quartier B1+B2, Hohenems
Residential development in sustainable wood construction
Mühlweg, Wien
...building regulations paved the way for multi-story timber structures to be subsidised within Vienna’s social housing program. »Nowhere in Europe has such a project been implemented. By combining experienced experts into the planning, a showcase of modern, ecological timber construction...
Kaufmann, Lingenau
...detail quality both outside and in the interior. The house does not reach the passive house standard, but has a tiled stove with buffer storage and solar integration. Since the family has ample opportunities to obtain wood from the forest,...
Biomass heating plant expansion, Lech
...is not self-evident that such “functional buildings” are built with the inclusion of an architectural partner. The architect was involved in the early stages of the decision-making process, which involved the overall location and position of the buildings. This made...
Cloister Mehrerau School Bregenz
...tradition in the implementation of modern wooden structures.« DI Christian Lenz & Univ.-Prof. Arch. DI Hermann Kaufmann A box-like classroom block projects into the courtyard. It is separated from the existing walled structures by glass walls featuring slender mullions. Small...
Provost Residence St Gerold - Hostel, St. Gerold
...stage includes the renewal of the restaurant. In the second step, additional guest rooms complete the hostel. The third stage comprises the northern bunk building with official apartments. Only in the fourth phase does the main building receive attention. For...
Transfer Living Vorarlberg Hartmanngasse, Rankweil
...user groups are met. The economical interior openings create space for storage in the entrance areas to save on expensive basements. For cost reasons balcony systems are omitted, but generous French windows guarantee a light and sunny atmosphere for the...
Recycling Centre Vorderland, Sulz
...sun. This is accentuated by the striking openings covered in light exposed concrete. A transparent slat wall extends on the northern side; here polycarbonate plates between the timber bars allow finely filtered light and wide views onto the industrial area....
Kaeser Ladepark, Coburg
The charging park is a counter-design to the insincerity of globalised petrol station concepts in order to meet the need for “fuel” at a local level in a holistic new way. Architecture and open space design go hand in hand...
Olpererhütte, Zillertaler Alpen
...to the high alpine conditions. The winter room is an independent form and construction that is a counterpoint to the main house. The two-storeyed building is designed as a traditional block construction with external insulation and timber cladding. Behind it...
Olpererhütte, Ginzling
...high altitude construction. In addition, the physical qualities of timber allow for direct and optimal ecological construction. The glue-laminated timber panels have both load-bearing and insulation properties. Extra insulation, because the hut is only open in the summer, was not...
Ölzbündt, Dornbirn
...that is integrated in the large overall shape occupies the southern segment. Exterior space was added to the building in the form of multi-level balconies. On the inside, the residential floor section is protected against fire and acoustically insulated by...
Nürnbergkareal phase 2, Absam
Further construction for good cooperation. On the day of handing over the keys for the houses in the first construction phase, the ground breaking ceremony for the expansion of the housing project was started. The existing ensemble of three structures...
Inatura Museum, Dornbirn
...connects the turnery and the foundry. Over the conserved area of the blast furnaces the museum visitor enters the newly built intermediate level. The tour includes the new buildings and provides an insight into the working of the natural scientists....
Center for Children - Steinbockallee, Rum
...is covered with white melamine resin panels. The recessed, generously glazed surfaces to terraces and balconies are finished with larch. A staircase runs inconspicuously, but spatially, in an interesting way within the building envelope. The building achieves Passive House standards....
Transfer Living Vorarlberg Blattur, Götzis
Rooted in the community. The third part of Transfer Wohnraum Vorarlberg was realised in the district of Blattur, in the market town of Götzis, on a site directly behind the elementary school. Three differently sized and aligned buildings are grouped...
House R, Rankweil
...to, the original family home, where the father of the client still lives. His interest in the project increased alongside the development, making him quiet the ‘building inspector’. »A house that blurs the boundaries between the inside and the outside,...
IZM Illwerke Zentrum Montafon, Vandans
...dismantling is expected. The proposed skeleton construction allows for free interior division, which can also be adapted with little intervention to changing usage requirements. The facade and expansion grid underscores this flexibility while at the same time being optimised for...
Übermellen, Mellau
...to the highest standard. »It has created a whole new quality of design settlement.« Univ.-Prof. Arch. DI Hermann Kaufmann For this revitalisation the residential element is preserved, but undergoes major renovations. Higher rooms were asked for so the floor on...
Neubaugasse, Lauterach
...character of the mixed neighbourhoods. With this in mind, a family-friendly and affordable residential complex was built in the north-west of the market town of Lauterach on land owned by the parish. Three compact volumes form a small ensemble in...
Rectory, Krumbach
...active land policy. The community stopped urban sprawl and focused on the centre. With financial support from the state of Vorarlberg, we organised projects, brought in private parties to the table, and engaged with the community. The “Dorfhus” started in...
Propstei St. Gerold - Haupthaus Sanierung, St. Gerold
...least another century. Despite challenges such as lack of electrical infrastructure and inadequate fire safety, the philosophy of the provostry was emphasized, creating a monastic atmosphere. The renovation involved restoring historical elements like Romanesque arched windows and Baroque stucco ceilings....
Sutterlüty City-Park, Dornbirn
...an attractive space, a semi-public zone in front of the apartments.| Sutterlüty City Park The commercial building “City-Park”, was built in 1983 and is now in need of refurbishment for functional, structural and architectural reasons. The two floor extension is...
Provost Residence St Gerold - Riding Hall, St. Gerold
...space. The large mono-pitched roof extends over the entire new building and gracefully follows the incline of the sloping hill. The interior of the hall is characterised by the sense of protected openness that is created by the commanding effect...
Hotel Hubertus, Balderschwang
...logistical changes in the new Hubertus Alpine Lodge & Spa were responded to by a simple architectural language in the new buildings and conversions. Inner courtyards, natural meadows and terraces in timber, round off the design of the complete complex....
Local History Museum, Alberschwende
The transformation of an agricultural utility building into a special space for festive occasions that documents local history. Alberschwende is a community of over 300 people, located between the Bregenzerwald and the Rhine Valley. The characteristic village centre, with a...
Education Centre St. Arbogast, Götzis
...one would hope for in such a venue. In the centre, the stairwell, which extends over two storeys in the cafeteria, also accommodates seating areas, cloakrooms and reception desks. The headlining feature is, of course, is the landscape which, through...
Extension of the Bundeswehr kindergarten, Ulm
...the prerequisite for using the outdoor space in the southeast as an undisturbed playground. This is enhanced by the communal centre, with its sunlit terrace and shady courtyard tree to offer all children optimal opportunities for development. The internal routing...
Sutterlüty, Weiler
...sides; the lower slab constitutes the finished ceiling. To continue the atmosphere of the bright spruce ceiling, the main girders, which have a width of up to 72 cm, have also been integrated into the ceiling. For installation purposes, a...
Metzler-Holz KG - Storage Warehouse, Bezau
...level, glass band (clear glass with aluminium profiles clamped on timber supports) forms a slight raised end of the massive structure. The underlying form is natural as the entire building, and fits the base area in an open horizontal form-work....
Jagdbergstraße, Schnifis
...The distribution takes place via vertical climbing zones directly into the individual apartments. For the façade, a rough sawn, vertical timber formwork is planned, which is structured by horizontal strips. The natural, timeless façade should blend in with the cityscape....
Landratsamt, Miesbach
...the north. The double entry in the floor plan marks the main entrance and facilitates the orientation. To the east is the smaller complex area, with the central service core and offices along the facades. There is room in the...
Isar-Würm-Lech, Landsberg am Lech
...its own delivery zone. The existing workshop and cafeteria building is being reused as an area for work-related activities. The proposed timber construction, in combination with selected materials, provides a good basis for achieving the goals of energy-efficient construction. Particular...
High-rise residential building in timber - Grieser Auen, Bozen
Vertical garden in the new-build district. In the north-western area of Bolzano, the new urban district ‘Grieser Auen’ is taking shape. A compact, 11-storey residential high-rise with different types of floor plans is to be built here. The plot borders...
Catholic Centre of Excellence, Salzburg-Herrnau
...these diverse building structures emerged from the 1950s on the former grounds of Schloss Herrnau. As the spiritual centre of the newly founded district, the sacred settlement of St. Erentrudis was inaugurated in 1963. The listed parish centre is surrounded...
Mayer, Weiler
Clear edge of the orchard. The view sweeps over the historic village centre of Weiler into the expanse of the Rhine Valley to the massif of the Alpstein. The house in the Bongert sits on a gently sloping hillside facing...
Waste material collection centre Vorderland, Sulz
...in the hall. The roof structure consists of timber supports running side by side, which are only interrupted in the area of the skylight. The structure therefore acts simply in its appearance and contributes to the clarity of the interior....
Moosbrugger, Bizau
...alternates around the windows and parapets. The porches on the south side are integrated into the appearance. | In the implementation, a high importance was placed on regional value creation. The spruce and fir timber needed for the construction comes...
Fernpassstraße, Munich
...a timber prefabricated system. The reduction of Co2 emissions contributed to the choice of construction material. Achieving high thermal energy savings in residential buildings requires not only a high level of financial investment, but also a high level of energy...
Schlichtling, Telfs
...north. Adjoining two rows of north-south oriented apartment buildings by Hubert Riess, also built of timber. This structure extends from east to west, featuring access galleries and a north-facing staircase, similar to that in the “Ölzbündt” complex. The building contains...
UmweltBank, Nürnberg
Vorarlberg electricity Network - Operations Office, Lindenberg
Wide network – Compact container The small town of Lindenberg in Westallgäu is integrated into the supply network of the Vorarlberg energy company VKW. In a mixed use and widely spread area to the west of the town centre, the...
TUM Center of Excellence, Garching
...Lichtenbergstraße. In the immediate vicinity, north of the campus, the future “TUM Institute for Advanced Study” will be located, bringing together the two main areas of research (TUM-IAS) and teaching (TUM Graduate School). The urban design absorbs and responds the...
Kaufmann, Reuthe
...create a house without seriously affecting the terrain. The result is two interconnecting components. Firstly, a pedestal that was inserted into the site and, secondly lying across it, a timber cube which projects over the base. The pedestal includes garages,...
3-fach Sporthalle, Kempten
...identity for the population. This consideration necessitates the self-confident placement of the building directly on the frequented connecting axis of Lindauer Straße, instead of the placement within the adjacent green area as required in the competition. The volume is carefully...
Student Housing, Rosenheim
Student life in a green zone. In the northwest of the city of Rosenheim, the CAMPUS RO project is within walking distance of the university grounds. Space for student accommodation and recreation is to be created here. The four-storey building...
City of Wood, Bad Aibling
...complete installation of plumbing, heating and electrical installations in the factory, as well as the installation of almost all doors. This makes it possible to eliminate the weak point in sanitary fixtures in timber construction, such as sealing. This constructive...
Gaudier Bzreska Vocational School, Orleans
...woodcraft, so a system utilising laminated timber was the obvious solution. The building’s specifications were strongly influenced by its purpose (woodcraft training). The building is based on two parts: a hall (for teaching) and workshops (for the skilled craftsmen). In...
Interpark Focus - Impulszentrum, Röthis
A tower visible from afar. A front square and facilities for communal use. The Impulszentrum, Interpark Focus is the new administration and architectural centre of an industrial area in Feldkirch-Röthis. The “Interpark Focus” is a group of enterprises clustered together...
Hauser, Hohentannen
Abundant space in a simple shell. A house for a movement therapist and a music teacher should be designed according to the individual needs of its residents. But in the newly developed area, a large number of planning parameters had...
Moosmann, Lauterach
...proved ideal for integrating the design and construction of the visually dominant living⁄ dining level (approx. 4 m in width). The envelope of the slim building is highly insulated and gives the impression of being minimal, both in terms of...
Dorf, Warth
A prototype for affordable housing in the Alps. The success of the winter sports resorts comes with a downsides for the locals. The prices for apartments and land is rising, and young people can’t afford property in their home town....
Hirschau-Unterdorf, Schnepfau
...to one another. The compact structure with a steep pitched roof blends confidently into the spatial and historical context. As a contemporary interpretation of the traditional structures of the region it is not oriented to the forest behind it but...
Educational campus at Sallerner Berg, Regensburg
...planted public forecourt with a bus stop. The placement of the volumes at the edge of the site allows for a green, park-like campus in the interior. The sports hall with integrated cafeteria forms the heart of the complex. A...
Fire department, Schnepfau
A striking structure wrapped in a finely knitted shell. In the village centre of Schnepfau a new fire station was built to replace old one, contemporary in its form and function and yet integrated into the regional building culture. The...
Convenience Store, Bizau
A house for regional local supplies. The small convenience shop of the Bregenzerwald village of Bizau was housed in a dilapidated old building. This should be replaced by a contemporary building in order to enable an expansion of the range...
Hofsteigstraße H, Wolfurt
Lifting the housing complex out of the ordinary residential building design. The villages in the Rhine Valley are traditionally linear and made of old timber farmhouses. The Wolfurt Hofsteigstraße, where this residential complex is located, is still characterised as such....
Schule am Hang, Frankfurt
The Schule am Hang is one of 160 schools in Frankfurt am Main. The primary school did not provide enough space for the approximately 400 children, and the situation was becoming critical. The construction, with it’s the distinctive ridge structure,...
YKK Passivetown, Kurobe
...complex. This is ensured by the wood paneling in the covered ground-floor access areas. Inside the Community Lounge, the wood ceilings and wood windows remain in their natural state. All facades are made of wood, with the weather-exposed wood elements...
Environmental Education Center Britzer Garten, Berlin
A Filigree nest in old trees. The Britzer Garten in the south of Berlin is an institution nestled among the green areas of the city. It offers its visitors, in all seasons, natural beauty and varied park past-times. In order...
Farming Estate Rheinhof-Kühllager, Hohenems
Floras Garten, Lochau
Growing together. Flora’s Garden unfolds in a lively quarter in the centre of the town of Lochau. The former factory site of the Russ company was redesigned into an attractive living space, in which eight structures with uniquely dimensioned residential...
Sutterlüty, Landammanngasse - Rankweil
Arcades over a calm and enjoyable space A compact structure replaces the outdated large-scale supermarket in the mixed use zone, north of Rankweil railway station. The playful outdoor space is created by carefully placed plantings to create clear access routes...
Biomass heating plant, Zürs
...structured warehouse is in contrast to the downward developed heating house. To reinforce the differentiation, the warehouse is left in exposed concrete, the boiler house in timber, as this should also be thermally insulated. The technology of the building is...
Zünd assembly and logistics hall, Altstätten
...and, in combination with composite ceilings, form a very economical stiffening concept. The building envelope is exclusively made of timber-based materials and recycled materials, which guarantees optimal thermal insulation and maximum energy efficiency. For maximum electricity self-sufficiency, the roof is...
Greussinghof, Lauterach
Variation of agriculture spaces creates economic diversity. Agricultural construction is usually determined by insurmountable constraints, as well as by system providers, who are interested cost, but miss any architectural approach. Alternatives to this are appearing, designed for those that are...
Biomasseheizwerk, Zug
...the obvious functionality of the biomass heating plant. The natural timber, that forms a protective skin for the high-tech boiler system, demonstrates that timber is very well suited for this purpose and compliments the idea of using biomass for heating....
A Senior Oasis, Weißenhorn
A serene view to the garden. Being together with friends in retirement, creating a home, a place for individual needs but also a place with a good sense of community – that was the request of the owner. The space...
Kopf, Au
...dowelled studs. The panel-shaped structural elements are made of solid square timbers (6 x 10 cm) vertically arranged into panels. For environmental reasons, the square timbers are neither glued nor nailed, but jointed with diagonally offset hardwood pins. This method...
Village Centre, Schwarzach
A composition of different buildings provides a village with a focal area, and frames multi functional community spaces. The new village centre was a “centennial project” for Schwarzach. In essence, the architectural competition held in 1999 encompassed the same program...
Beck/Faigle, Hard
...there are differences in the clients architects find. The Beck / Faigle family is characterised by a particular desire for innovation and a high degree of ecological responsibility.« Univ.-Prof. Arch. DI Hermann Kaufmann The new house has now been positioned...
Scout Centre, Wolfurt
...directly into the main entrance, on the first floor. This makes the building fully accessible, without the installation of a lift, since all rooms are accessible via ramps. On the main floor there is a function room with adjoining kitchen,...
Oxa Store, Bildstein
A wonderful new design of a community lynch-pin. The former kiosk of Bildstein, which was affiliated to the restaurant “Ox”, is the only shop in the village. If it did not exist, the residents would have to get into...
Owens "House Drexel", Warth
...as comprehensive as possible. In the facades facing the village only damaged areas were repaired – mainly with reclaimed timbers found in the attic. The patches are barely visible. The windows were renovated and partially renewed. On the northern and...
Changing Room - Pavilion, Lahti
...Intended for summer use, the building’s energy is produced by solar panels. Hermann Kaufmann was granted the Spirit of Nature Wood Architecture Award 2010 by the Wood in Culture Association. The award was given for the first time in 2000....
Hotel Bellevue, Les Houches
...tight restraints. The result is a small, manageable and very familiar and cosy mountain hotel, which offers a very special experience in the simplest way. »We relished the chance to put life back into the hotel. The result is a...
Spinnereistraße, Hard
Prefabricated timber allows for low-cost, social housing in the perfect central location. There is a huge demand for low-cost, social housing in the Bodensee community in Hard. The residential complex Spinnereistraße is located adjacent to existing residential complexes and the...
Ingeborg-Ortner-Children´s Home, Garching
...the walls, in cross-laminated timber. As a special design feature, all wall and ceiling timber surfaces are visible. ~ The building envelope includes generous floor-to-ceiling glass surfaces and perfectly executed timber walls. | The surfaces are largely untreated. Generous canopies,...
Haus mitanand - Ellenbogen, Bezau
...The exterior design of the annex responds respectfully to the design quality of the previous building and integrates into a whole, while taking into account the agricultural form language in the overall appearance. The large-size sliding elements protect against the...
Z.A.C. du Val de Sermon, Mordelles
Oberdorf 561, Sulzberg
...to the south. The “soft” south facade stands in deliberate contrast by the restrained north prospective. The house has a concrete supporting structure, in combination with steel columns. The outer skin is made of prefabricated timber elements with natural shingles....
In der Mellen, Mellau
...Office space and commercial units 2-, 3- and 4-room apartments Spacious garden with children’s playground wooden facade Solar system and PV system Comfort ventilation bicycle room Moped parking space Charging infrastructure for e-mobility Drying room Underground parking garage and elevator...
Herbert von Pichler Straße phase 2, Jenbach
...complex in Jenbach with 67 apartments in timber construction that meet Passive House standards. Here is a project which points into the future. In the first phase 42 units will be built forming a courtyard, from which all apartments are...
Herbert von Pichler Straße phase 1, Jenbach
...heat recovery. The residual energy demand is covered with gas and the heating in underfloor. The hot water is decentralised via solar panels for each building separately. The outer facade is executed with natural larch. As a colour differentiation, the...
Daycare facility for children, Reichelsheim
Kaufmann, Bregenz
Preservation through change. The little house is actually a wooden timber structure, because apart from the brick walls of the first floor, it was completely made up of this material. Since 1913 it was in a quiet residential area that...
Heldenstraße, Feldkirch-Altenstadt
...construction or equipment should not be spared. The low-energy house is built in hybrid construction, around the solid core is an outer shell made of thermally insulated Multibox elements, which were boarded up. Solid diagonal dowel ceilings form the horizontal...
Hub, Egg
...alignment of the building is altered to regain the characteristic shape of the Bregenzerwald House. The core, without the roof, of the main house is simply lifted onto the prepared new foundations. This results in much more space. The house...
Kaufmann Holz AG – Beam Assembly Hall, Reuthe
...sit on the concrete wall and on the open facade side of the hall, on Parallam supports, a veneer beam imported from Canada for increased strength. The roof spans five single-glazed sheds. They consist of two Parallam truss girders, which...
Indoor swimming pool, Bregenz
...bathing terraces serve as seating and lounging options or as spectator areas during competitions. Due to the terraced levels, each platform and the restaurant have appropriate room height. The sauna landscape extends over two levels in the northeast of the...
Environmental Education Centre Britzer Garten, Berlin
...80% lower than comparable buildings in mineral construction. A high quality building envelope and compact design allow reduced energy consumption. In principle, the building can reach the Passive House standard. For heating, a heat pump and geothermal heating is proposed....
Foot and Cycle Bridge, Zwischenwasser
...a guardrail”, the bridge over the river Frutz in Zwischenwasser crosses the stream in an unspectacular way and is sparse in its form. It fulfils the requirements as an economic and quick realisation that is long-lasting and maintenance-free. The qualities...
Gymnastics and Celebration Hall, Muntlix
The old schoolhouse in Muntlix was originally built in the 1960’s. The town took the opportunity to give the village, scattered over large area, an attractive centre suitable for varied purposes and celebrations. From the front, the hall is in...
New thermal baths, Obersdorf
A solitary light in lush parkland. The beneficial effects of water have a long tradition in the spa town of Oberstdorf. For this reason, a newly designed spa complex is to be built to the south of the spa parkland....
iCampus Werksviertel, Munich
A confident presence in an urban setting A new quarter for living, working and culture is being created on around 40 hectares in the historically industrial area of the Werksviertel, in Munich. The iCampus will be in the northern part...
Falkensteiner-Hotel, Latschau
...landscape as an independent structure. The power plant buildings are hidden from the perception of the hotel guests in order to bring the impressive mountain panorama to the fore. A slightly curved ground plan allows for wide views over the...
Münchner Str. Hausner Grenzweg, Munich
...out by regional specialist companies, and the client themselves contributed hand craft services. The buildings could be built in the low energy standard, the possibility of connecting a photovoltaic or solar thermal system was taken into account in the planning....
Central Development Postplatz, Lech
The Postplatz in Lech represents an important intersection in the fabric of the town, structurally, historically, traffic planning, and the landscape all converge here. For this extremely sensitive central development, the community carried out a two-stage competition, with prequalification. The...
Jagdbergstraße, Schnifis
...reinforced concrete columns and ceilings are framed by timber element walls. Vertical spruce boards in three different widths form the outer skin. It is divided by inlaid sheet metal strips and bends diagonally upwards along the eaves. The buildings are...
Seminar house, Chanteloup Les Vignes
Hofsteigstraße, Schwarzach
Redevelopment creates subsidised housing reaching Passive House standards. Running from the church to the communitycentre, Hofsteigstraße forms the centre of Schwarzach in Vorarlberg, Austria. The property located in this area was available for redevelopment after a fire, and it...
Textile School, Dornbirn
...in line with the existing material and design language. The University of Applied Sciences enables two new design institutes to take residence there, reflecting the buildings heritage. The Kunstraum Dornbirn and the Vorarlberger Architektur Institute call the textile school, home....
De Meyer, Dornbirn
...the south or west to guarantee optimal sunlight and views towards the distant mountains. While the interiors were lined with high-quality materials, the façades are covered with rough-sawn formwork made of silver fir, which blends in with the mature surroundings....
Wälderhaus BA 2, Bezau
TWS, Ravensburg
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Bäumelweg, Brühl
Die Drei – Advertising Agency, Dornbirn
...mineral wool insulation. To improve the indoor climate in the summer, the ceiling of the ground floor is made of reinforced concrete (night cooling through window ventilation). The facade concept for the upper floors is realised in Larch timber that...
Luchsinger/Buchli, Schaffhausen
Primary & Elementary School, Schwarzach
...west on the existing gym. The rooms for the elementary school, including the management offices, are located upstairs. The rooms for the main school are located on the ground floor. The special education rooms, which are used by both schools,...
Widerin, Wolfurt
...collectors integrated into the facade on its south side. A photovoltaic system with a capacity of 3.4 kWh was installed on the roof. The system exceeded the regional requirements by achieving 269 units. For optimal utilisation of the property, the...
Naturhotel Chesa Valisa - Spa, Hirschegg
...complex. With the construction of the reception pavilion, the building was functionally and spatially linked to the main building. The existing building is now being extended and integrated into the high-quality design concept of the entire ensemble through a thermal...
Unterfeldstraße, Ludesch
...VOGEWOSI. It is proof that timber construction is justified in social housing from an ecological and economic prospective. It takes into account the desire of ecologically committed communities to develop highly energy-efficient and sustainable buildings. Increased subsidies make it possible...
B&O Mehrfamilienhaus, Bad Aibling
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Legero, Graz
...surrounding traffic noise and other emissions. In summer it acts as a sun shade, in winter as heat storage. The development of the headquarters is via a central main entrance with a view of the sample production, and the presentation...
Revitalisation Kirchgasse, Dornbirn
SVS Landesstelle Vorarlberg, Dornbirn
Gantner/Bundschuh, Sulzberg
...elements of the past and its culture, has to be preserved for future generations, so all interventions in the building fabric were carefully planned and executed in close cooperation with the representatives of the Federal Monuments Office. For the traditional...
Hotel Schmiedberger, St. Johann
...floor, accessible to hotel guests and the public, integrated in the southern part of the building. The entire complex has 102 beds. The upper floors 1-4 in the northern and the upper floors 2-3 in the southern wing of the...
Bicycle Bridge, Gaißau
...raised road over the river, but you pass through into a separate room, in a separate environment. Anyone who has walked on old, covered wooden bridges knows this feeling. The bridge construction is completely clad, offering a timber shell-like protect....
Lino, Montagnola
...wide view over Lake Lugano. For a secure foundation, a massive reinforced concrete base was poured into the steep ground, on top of which stands a construction of timber walls and cantilevered laminated ceilings. The development of the three-storey volume...
Sutterlüty J, Egg
...the forest behind the house that continues through the completely glazed staircase, enveloped into the axis directly under the trees and over the stream. The ground-floor living areas radiate from a fireplace. The gallery floor opens on three sides: to...
Sutterlüty P, Egg
A new subversion in traditional Bregenzerwald architecture. Is a flat roof right in the Bregenzerwald? This question occupied the architect and builder and all the community representatives when starting this project. After a detailed discussion process, it was finally...
Hammerl/Natter, Hard
...which follow the logical pattern of the standing purlin roof. In the centre of the house is a wood burner; over this is the storage heater tank in the attic, so comfortable warmth is distributed throughout the entire building volume....
Outer Lakeside City, Bregenz
...is reduced in order to make the building’s tower appear leaner, and to emphasise the height. The main development is accessible via the station square, while the first floor is also connected to the new ramp. Beneath the new ram...
Bridge, Wetzlar
...the main bridge. The timber structure is protected from rain and moisture, which promises a long life with low maintenance costs. The lighting concept was realised with energy-saving LED bulbs in the handrail. Only the tower is illuminated from below....
Dorner Electronic, Egg
Inside, timber encases innovative technology. Outside, it responds to the local environment. In the 1960’s, Dorner Electronic was a major supplier of electronic devices to Russia. Since then it has evolved from a two-man company, into one with over...
Exhibition Hall, Murau
...and not the viability. The exhibition hall is designed to take away the prejudices of visitors has with regards to the building material. Quite deliberately the interior is very reserved. It is a simple, light-flooded timber container. There should be...
Wälderhaus BA 1, Bezau
Offices, workshops, warehouses and sales space: an industrial complex made of wood, glass and steel – woven into the landscape. Industrial and commercial parks are few and far between in Bregenzerwald, whose main source of revenue is agriculture. The design...
Kessler, Hirschegg
...a way that over time it is accepted by the surrounding, community and visitors alike? The materialisation of the structure in this timber-rich region is obvious. The form is based on the traditional gable roofed longhouse, which does not play...
Naturhotel Chesa Valisa - Lounge/Reception, Hirschegg
...the hotel are interwoven in this essential heart of the hotel. The room wing in the west of the complex is connected to the main building. The generously designed entrance formulates a clear welcome and leads the visitor through a...
Oberdorf 564, Sulzberg
...decided to present our project in London. It was a great honour for us to present our work in an international arena. It is a great affirmation of our work in the past years.« Günter Morscher In the 4-room and...
Bus Stop, Krumbach
...wall structures. The underlying layers in of the lamella ensure sufficient transverse impact, with overhangs of 1.3 or 2.5 meters. The roof projects out length ways, extending 3.5 meters in both directions over the wall structures. The wall panels are...
Residential building Hälin, Langen bei Bregenz
...making the height development apparent. The access road runs as a clear incision in the terrain in order to formulate a clear address for residents and visitors. It leads both to the underground car park and to the public car...
Nebelhornbahn Talstation - cable car station, Oberstdorf
...be distributed over three buildings. The careful positioning of the individual volumes configures the existing outdoor spaces and generates added spatial value. The cable car station is interpreted as a natural part of the public space of Oberstdorf, it serves...
Residential complex Michaelipark, Augsburg
...is characterised by a collection of old trees. What is required is a dense construction with high-quality outdoor spaces. By restricting the developments to four units over three stories, well-lit and usable outdoor spaces, with a variety of views into...
High-rise timber house - Queckareal, Tübingen
...the wall elements. Vertical folds in the perforated sheet metal facade acts as ventilation. Towards the south they are covered with a photovoltaic system in the form of coloured thin-film modules, along the river they also have varied planting. The...
LGT, Vaduz
...ein und wirkt als Tribüne oder Kulisse für Aktivitäten unter freiem Himmel. Das gesamte Areal wird von artenreichen Beeten gesäumt, die durch ihre ausgewählte Bepflanzung eine naturnahe Atmosphäre und angenehme Diskretion garantieren. Das architektonische Herz der Anlage formt ein flexibel...
Civic centre with a new Pallaufhof, Münsing
...hall, church and community centre – in the back of the plot is the community gardens, an attractive green space for people to enjoy. Through uniform creative paving the exterior space is form as a unit. Council and community centre...
The Headquarters of Künz GmbH, Hard
Künz GmbH in Hard is one of the oldest companies in Vorarlberg’s engineering industry. The industrial area at Hard needs to be extended to include an office building. For this, the family business ran a competition. The challenge was to...
Hofsteig waste material collection centre, Lauterach
...ground. Traffic The traffic flow of trucks and visitors were completely reconfigured, so that there can be no congestion during the day. By integrating the ramps and barriers into the building, the forecourt remains flexible and offers sufficient waiting areas....
Church, Kennelbach
State Secondary School, Bludenz
...the east-facing schoolyard. The new dining room will be added as a pavilion in the north yard. The existing inner layout and functionality of the school is preserved and will be continued in the annexes. The space program will be...
Unterholzer/Pichler, Bregenz
Calm elegance around a cosy core. In the densely built-up area of single-family houses, the narrow plot needed to be used optimally. The vehicles are stowed away in a spacious underground car park with a car lift for saving space....
Residenticial and Commercial Building, Natter, Bezau
...rear and front. Along the eaves the facades bend upwards and forms plastic-looking canopies. | The buildings fit into the village context by absorbing the grain, rhythm and texture of their surroundings. Nevertheless, they establish an individually shaped architectural language...
BTV, Hohenems
A complete overhaul of function and form. Due to the new function that was to be given to the building, it had to be completely hollowed out, except for the outer walls and the ceilings. It got a new...
Interpark Focus - Jura, Röthis
Open flexible design in the work place. The new administrative centre of the original Jura building, which was completed three years ago, now forms the entrance to the 120,000 m² business park Interpark Focus. Pivoting around a central open square,...
Dobler Timber Construction GmbH, Röthis
An expansion for a building and carpentry company. Dobler Holzbau is a master builder and carpenter in Vorarlberg, Austria. The new company headquarters is located in the Interpark Focus area in Röthis. The project consists of the office building,...
Hofsteigstraße G, Wolfurt
Hatlerstraße, Dornbirn
...core, the apartment partitions walls, and the ceilings are executed in reinforced concrete. The outer walls are non-load-bearing timber elements. The facade is made up of large fibre cement panels, attached to the front of the non-load bearing exterior walls....
Ingeborg Pohl Kinderoase an der TUM, Munich
...timber construction pioneer and architect Hermann Kaufmann. Fact Sheet Design Planning: Kéré Architecture Execution Planning: HK Architekten Usage: Nursery and kindergarten for the Technical University of Munich 5 stories Total capacity: 60 children, 12 for under-3s / 48 for over-3s...