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Competition win in Horb am Neckar
Our design for the new three-court sports hall in Horb am Neckar was awarded first prize by the jury in the competition: "The architects develop the urban spatial concept of their proposal based on a precise urban analysis of the site: By positioning the building structure in the eastern part of the site, they establish an appropriate spatial presence toward the roundabout while maintaining a suitable distance from the street and traffic. The two entrances—one to the south on Stadionstraße and one to the north on Ihlinger Straße—are well positioned. (…)
The building’s construction is equally intelligently conceived. The ground floor, which is largely embedded into the slope, is appropriately designed as a solid-structure building. A timber structure is planned for the upper floor. Special praise is given for the proposed truss roof structure, which is to be constructed in a reversible manner with a high degree of prefabrication. (…)
“This entry is a thoroughly thought-out design that confidently masters the challenges posed in terms of urban planning, design, and functionality.” (Excerpt from the jury assessment)
First monograph published!
About twenty years after the firm was founded, Quart-Verlag has published the first monograph on our work as part of its “De aedibus international” series. The volume opens with an essay by Christian Holl, who reflects on the firm’s architectural identity and working methods. This is followed by presentations of eleven selected projects—from the very first design to a building nearing completion.
The book will be presented on April 16 as part of an official book launch. Longtime collaborators and project participants will share their perspectives, offering insights into the creative processes and shared experiences.
96 pages, 22.5 × 29 cm
105 images, 37 plans
Thread-stitched brochure
CHF 48.00 / EUR 44.00
German/English
ISBN 978-3-03761-352-8
First place and contract awarded for new AWS depot
Our concept has won the day—we are delighted to have been awarded the contract for the new construction of the AWS depot on Bruno-Jacoby-Weg in Stuttgart. The waste management depot creates a space that is clearly defined both functionally and in terms of urban design within a diverse commercial environment. A precisely staggered ensemble of building volumes serves as effective noise protection for the residential development to the west while simultaneously defining the depot’s exterior appearance. The reinforced concrete base and the timber structure built upon it combine robustness with high ecological quality. Clearly organized floor plans, short distances, and logically directed traffic flows enable efficient, largely maneuver-free operations. Horizontally structured wooden facades organize the complex into a calm, well-proportioned ensemble.
Topping-out ceremony for new DLR staff restaurant with conference center
With the topping-out ceremony, the German Aerospace Center (DLR) has reached an important milestone in the construction of a new staff restaurant with conference center on its campus in Oberpfaffenhofen. Centrally located on the site, the building designed by Birk Heilmeyer and Frenzel Architekten deliberately sets an example for personal encounters, informal exchanges, and spontaneous communication in times of home office and virtual collaboration.
The diverse range of uses – consisting of a staff restaurant with a live cooking area, conference and seminar rooms, a working lounge, a school lab, a barista bar, and an à la carte restaurant – is reflected in the clear spatial structure and shapes the character of the multifunctional building.
From the end of 2027, the building will offer space for up to 500 restaurant guests and up to 700 conference and seminar participants at the same time. A total of around 1,500 meals will be served here every day in the future.