Discover Germany, Issue 61, April 2018

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Discover Germany  |  Special Theme  |  Austrian Architects of the Year 2018

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Innovative and unique:

Austrian architecture firm A01 architects The dynamic team around A01 founders Maria Planegger and Andreas Schmitzer uses a unique and sometimes experimental design language to create high-end extraordinary architecture, which not only stands out visually but also ticks all the required boxes in terms of functionality. TEXT: MARILENA STRACKE

A building is not just a building. It is a way to express personality, to identify and create a sense of belonging, or to serve a specific purpose to perfection. There are many so reasons why architecture has always 88  |  Issue 61  |  April 2018

played a major role in our society and for the two founders of A01 architects, Maria Planegger and Andreas Schmitzer, it is therefore absolute key to creatively merge individuality with function.

Back in the day, Planegger and Schmitzer both studied architecture at the Technical University of Vienna. During a workshop about architecture held by Professor Günther Domenig at a summer academy in Salzburg, Planegger and Schmitzer met each other for the first time and quickly discovered their similar professional interests and design approach. At the beginning of their career they both focused on interior design. During their


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