We are an international award-winning architectural firm with projects at the intersection of architecture, communication, and new technology.
Competition win
The international design contest for the former concrete factory in Munich's Obersendling has been concluded. In the so-called Sugar Valley, we designed a hub for socio-cultural interaction on the central plot. The offering of culture, gastronomy, events, and communal areas defines a unique DNA for the entire district with the integration of active artistic elements. The neighborhood in Munich's southwest will be one of the most sustainable in Germany, bridging modern work and living environments. The first phase of construction is expected to be completed by the end of 2027.
Competition win
The city of Seoul launched the competition to enhance the urban qualities of the capital and to improve the quality of life for its residents. Out of many submissions, six were selected by the committee for meeting the high standards of concepts for a sustainable city and for having designs with international appeal.
PRINCETON REVIEWS
In May, Jürgen Mayer H. joined the thesis reviews for two days of speculating on the potentials of architecture in action. This year's projects at Princeton School of Architecture showcased a unique moment in architectural thinking. Performative articulations in presentations and real-life implementations were definitely a part of it. Congratulations to the students and faculty for two truly inspiring days of discussions about what the future holds for the profession.
Pre opening on May 2, 2024
Biophilia, Denver Art Museum
May 5 - August 11, 2024
Biophilia,Nature Reimagined brings together more than 80 imaginative works, including architectural models and photographs, objects, fashion, digital installations, and immersive art experiences that collectively highlight the transformative power of nature.
J.MAYER.H at FEEDBACK
Activation event with concert, guest-speakers panel and exhibition of works on February 27th at UIC – Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Barcelona - hosted by iBAG-UIC Barcelona (Institute for Biodigital Architecture & Genetics) and the Biodigital Architecture Master.
This exhibition situates discourses of design control through projects of a diverse community of architects, artists, musicians, fashion designers, and interactivity designers, presenting their work in close proximity in order to distill individual disciplines, obfuscate them and elucidate on the effects that FEEDBACK– both in its instrumental and conceptual time dimensions – has on their work. It seeks to expand upon FEEDBACK in its many iterations as a residue of an action – like guitar feedback – and as litmus of an action’s effects – like a FEEDBACK loop.
Coming soon: KW DIGITAL: Poetics of Encryption
17 February - 26 May
This extensive group exhibition at KW builds upon the recent book by Nadim Samman titled Poetics of Encryption: Art and the Technocene. It surveys an imaginative landscape marked by Black Sites, Black Boxes, and Black Holes—terms that indicate how technical systems capture users, how they work in stealth, and how they distort cultural space-time.
The exhibition architecture has been made in collaboration with Jürgen Mayer H. / J. MAYER H.
Featuring artists: Nora Al-Badri, Morehshin Allahyari, American Artist, Emmanuel Van der Auwera, Gillian Brett, Émilie Brout & Maxime Marion, Juliana Cerqueira Leite, Julian Charrière, Joshua Citarella, Clusterduck, Juan Covelli, Kate Crawford & Vladan Joler, Sterling Crispin, Simon Denny, enorê, Roger Hiorns, Tilman Hornig, Rindon Johnson, Daniel Keller, Andrea Khôra, Jonna Kina, Oliver Laric, Eva & Franco Mattes, Jürgen Mayer H., Most Dismal Swamp, Carsten Nicolai, Simone C. Niquille, Trevor Paglen, Matthias Planitzer, Jon Rafman, Rachel Rossin, Sebastian Schmieg, Charles Stankievech, Troika, UBERMORGEN, Nico Vascellari, Zheng Mahler, among others.
Curator: Nadim Samman
Assistant Curator: Linda Franken
Curatorial Assistant: Lara Scherrieble
Building Permit for RAW
Great news to share: Granting of the building permit for RAW, Creative Village and Innovation Lab in Potsdam.
Panel Discussions | 25 Years of GRAFT
AEDES Architecture Forum
Im Rahmen der Ausstellung findet eine Diskussionsveranstaltung statt:
15. November 2023, 18.30 Uhr: Taste Is the Lack of Appetite
15. November 2023, 18:30 Uhr
Was ist Schönheit? Eine konstitutive Notwendigkeit guter Architektur oder eine verzichtbare, ästhetische Tradition? Was bedeutet Geschmack, wenn es um menschenfreundliche Architektur geht? Drei prominente Architekturbüros diskutieren wie sich der Begriff der Schönheit neu denken lässt. Denn für vielfältige und optimistische Zukunftsvisionen bedarf es eines wahren Hungers nach Gestaltung globalen Wandels.
Jürgen Mayer H., J.MAYER.H
Tobias Wallisser, LAVA
Wolfram Putz, Thomas Willemeit, GRAFT
Einführung: Lars Krückeberg, GRAFT
Moderation: Ruth Berktold, YES Architecture
HOUSING, Exhibition, Nis, Serbia
6-8 October 2023
The fifth International Exhibition of Works in the Field of Contemporary Housing, named HOUSING 23 will take place at the University of NIS, Serbia. The Exhibition is traditional, biennial manifestation, intended to be a review of the significant, contemporary achievements in the Field of housing architecture, organized by the Department of Housing at the Faculty oF Civil Engineering and Architecture.
Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism
J.MAYER.H is part of the Exhibition PARALLEL GROUNDS, Seoul Citizens Hall
Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism returns in 2023 for its fourth edition, hosting the Seoul 100-year Masterplan Exhibition.
The exhibition, which follows the theme of Multi-Layered Land Use and Green Network, will establish long-term plans for the city, including eco-friendly solutions and new infrastructure.
This year's festival is curated by architects Byoung Soo Cho and Eui Young Chun and will address three key fields: ecology, topography and views.
Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism 2023 takes place from 1 September to 29 October 2023 at various locations across Seoul, South Korea.