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ANNE HOLTROP
Anne Holtrop (b.1977 the Netherlands), principal at Studio Anne Holtrop in conversation with Adrian Labaut, founder of PFAALL Magazine.
Building 1502, Road 1551
Muharraq 215
Bahrain
studio@anneholtrop.nl
@studioanneholtrop
Anne Holtrop graduated Cum Laude in Architecture from the Academy for Architecture in Amsterdam in 2009 and subsequently established his own architectural practice. Since 2014, his primary studio has been based in Muharraq, Bahrain, where he currently resides. Holtrop holds the position of titular professor at the Accademia di Architettura di Mendrisio in Switzerland. Previously, he served as a professor at the ETH Zurich.
His work, as well as the research outcomes from his professorships, are exhibited and collected internationally in biennales and institutions, such as the First Sharjah Architecture Triennial, the Seoul Architecture Biennial, Frac Le Plateau, the Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennial, the Carnegie Museum of Art, and the Qatar Museums.
His work, as well as the research outcomes from his professorships, are exhibited and collected internationally in biennales and institutions, such as the First Sharjah Architecture Triennial, the Seoul Architecture Biennial, Frac Le Plateau, the Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennial, the Carnegie Museum of Art, and the Qatar Museums.
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DÜRIG AG
interview with Guillermo Dürig
Feldstrasse 133
CH–8004 Zürich
+41 44 2454630
info@duerig.org
Dürig AG occupies a distinct niche within contemporary architecture. The practice focuses on public buildings, infrastructure projects, and housing developments that combine heterogeneous programs with challenging urban conditions. Each project is conceived as a bespoke solution, developed through close collaboration between the team, partners, and clients.
The architecture of Dürig AG is defined by confident structures and bold large-scale forms. Depending on the context, they may appear expressive and striking, integrate calmly and generously into the urban fabric, or stand as powerful solitary figures within the landscape.
Each project is guided by an overarching design concept that always goes beyond mere functionality. All subsequent decisions are rooted in this conceptual approach.
The body of work combines conceptual clarity and expressiveness with generosity and minimalism. The results are distinctive buildings with a strong identity and the creation of striking new places.
From the very beginning, competitions have played a pivotal role for Dürig AG. They are not only a foundation for new commissions but also a driving force for the studio’s creative potential on both a national and international level. Beyond the day-to-day project work, competitions provide an opportunity to test innovative and ambitious concepts, to continually reflect on the firm’s own position, and to establish a clear architectural identity.
Each project is guided by an overarching design concept that always goes beyond mere functionality. All subsequent decisions are rooted in this conceptual approach.
The body of work combines conceptual clarity and expressiveness with generosity and minimalism. The results are distinctive buildings with a strong identity and the creation of striking new places.
From the very beginning, competitions have played a pivotal role for Dürig AG. They are not only a foundation for new commissions but also a driving force for the studio’s creative potential on both a national and international level. Beyond the day-to-day project work, competitions provide an opportunity to test innovative and ambitious concepts, to continually reflect on the firm’s own position, and to establish a clear architectural identity.
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HANGHAR LLC
interview with Eduardo Mediero
T: +34 669633483
E: info@hanghar.com
I: @hanghar.llc
HANGHAR LLC is an award-winning 10-year long architectural corporation held by the OWN‡ Foundation. As a for-profit subsidiary, it adheres to the foundation’s values, reporting annually to its board of trustees.
HANGHAR LLC will cease all activity on December 31st 2030
Eduardo Mediero is an architect and lecturer at the University of Michigan Taubman College of Architecture & Urban Planning where he teaches graduate and undergraduate studios. He has previously taught at Pennsylvania State University, the Polytechnic University of Madrid and the Harvard University Graduate School of Design summer program.
Eduardo holds a Masters in Architecture with Honors from the Polytechnic University of Madrid and a Masters in Architecture from the Harvard University Graduate School of Design. His work has been exhibited at the XIV Biennial of Spanish Architecture and Urbanism, the 16th Venice Architecture Biennale and the Colegio de Arquitectos de Madrid. He is the recipient of the 2019-20 inaugural Fishman Fellowship at the University at the University of Michigan, the 2018 KPF Traveling Fellowship, the RCC Fellowship at Harvard University and the Arthur Lehman Fund.
Eduardo holds a Masters in Architecture with Honors from the Polytechnic University of Madrid and a Masters in Architecture from the Harvard University Graduate School of Design. His work has been exhibited at the XIV Biennial of Spanish Architecture and Urbanism, the 16th Venice Architecture Biennale and the Colegio de Arquitectos de Madrid. He is the recipient of the 2019-20 inaugural Fishman Fellowship at the University at the University of Michigan, the 2018 KPF Traveling Fellowship, the RCC Fellowship at Harvard University and the Arthur Lehman Fund.