architecture in germany

Berlin is one of the world’s most visited cities, but it only tells a part of the story of architecture in Germany. Whether they’re buildings nestled in natural settings or homes built in suburban areas, these curated examples paint a clear picture of the innovative spirit of German architects and interior designers. On this page, you can discover architectural projects completed all over the country. As varied as their locations, they include everything from residential spaces to creative studios and public installations.

Contemporary architecture in Germany often pays tribute to the Bauhaus, sometimes in more subtle or more prominent ways. Minimalist designs that explore the beauty of simple functionality and timeless aesthetics fall in this category. Here you can uncover the contemporary expression of the influential school in modern Germany and maybe gain a more nuanced understanding of the impact that the Bauhaus has had over the world of architecture and design, especially in the country of its birth.

This section brings together a range of examples of contemporary architecture in Germany. Here you can read more about the conversion of an old barn into a multi-functional photo studio with different programs divided over two floors. You can also discover more about an abandoned farmhouse, which a German architecture studio transformed into a concrete, wood, and glass building that welcomes artists, creatives, and thinkers to take a break and reflect, learn, and create. Other projects included in this selection include a monolithic home with a black exterior that contrasts a white house and a sculptural observation tower inspired by the silhouette of a sitting bird.

Duplex by Atelier ST

A contemporary concrete house with a traditional feel, this dwelling features two gabled roofs and circular openings. German studio Atelier…

3 months ago

A Flax Hut Conversion In the Bavarian Alps

The thoughtful redesign, conversion and extension of a heritage-listed hut located in a charming village in the Bavarian Alps. Alpine…

4 months ago

Wooden House by the Lake

A prefab wood house designed with huge openings that overlook a forest. Zürich-based studio Appels Architekten has designed this lake…

9 months ago

An Inspiring Workspace Created in a Converted Garage

A project that brings together work and live spaces. Following COVID-19 lockdowns, many homes transformed into live/work areas. Designed Buero…

1 year ago

Nieby Crofters Cottage

A 120-year-old brick cottage, carefully renovated and redesigned with contemporary interiors. Located in northern Germany, Nieby Crofters Cottage has a…

1 year ago

Schreber House

An imaginative take on traditional brick houses and extensions. Located in Aachen, Germany, this brick house dates back to the…

1 year ago

Giessen House

An oasis of tranquility in an urban space. Located in the town of Giessen, Germany, this home stands among rows…

1 year ago

Space with 8 Walls

An airy extension designed with 8 wall panels and glazing between white concrete planes. For the Space with 8 Walls…

1 year ago

The Glass House

A weekend retreat designed with a glass roof that opens the interiors to countryside views. Berlin-based Danish architect Sigurd Larsen…

2 years ago

Weekend Home by the Lake

A brutalist-style weekend house inspired by the abstract sculptures of Eduardo Chillida. Located in Trenthorst, in the Schleswig-Holstein region, Germany,…

2 years ago

Haus Roth

The renovation and redesign of a dilapidated, historic farmhouse. Situated in Görisried, Germany, Haus Roth perfectly represents the vernacular architectural…

2 years ago

Kleine Bleibe

Two timber houses and a sauna specially designed as serene spaces for relaxing vacations. Built in the town of Montabaur,…

2 years ago

The Shingle Residence

A two-story house designed with offset rectangular volumes and a blend of wood and copper cladding. Built in a quiet…

2 years ago

Friha

A sustainable vacation retreat in the Southern Black Forest, Germany. With sustainable travel becoming increasingly more common, local vacations have…

2 years ago

Gutshof Güldenhof

A farming complex from the 18th century converted into a multi-functional art center. Located in Stechlin, Germany, Gutshof Güldenhof is…

2 years ago

An Old Barn Converted into a Photo Studio

The transformation of an agricultural building into a photo studio with multi-functional spaces. Located in Uckermark, Germany, Rieckshof is a…

2 years ago

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