With his pioneering work in the field of resource and pollutant flows in buildings, the life cycle analysis of buildings and the long-term management of buildings scientific principles have emerged for a conceptionally and technically precise layout of building structures.
Over a long period Uta Hassler’s scientific reflexions have defined future topics of building culture: Modification of existing buildings instead of focusing on new buildings and maintenance of exemplary buildings.
Sergison & Bates have realized laconic buildings in a modest but precise way proving that modern architecture is able to profoundly contribute to the rooting of buildings with their location.
With their unspectacular modern architecture they understand how to evoke the distinctive features of localities and interpret construction tasks in a new way.
Titus Bernhard continues with his buildings classic modern architecture by means of clear conceptual structures which are realized in an exemplary manner.
Basic considerations about materiality, space and design vocabulary are the variables Bernard is dealing with.
Titus Bernhard is honoured with the medal of the Schelling Architecture Prize 2006.
Combining teaching and practice, Aravena has in a short time succeeded to create impressing public housing for Chile as well as significant single buildings. The way he handles the available means proves that excellent architecture is based on sensitive intelligence. Aravena is meanwhile known throughout the world for his unrelenting commitment to socially responsible building.
