Hermann Czech: Architectural genius receives the coveted state award!

Hermann Czech: Architectural genius receives the coveted state award!

In a solemn framework, Hermann Czech was awarded the important state award for architecture, which is endowed with 30,000 euros. This prestigious honor was awarded at the proposal of the Austrian Art Senate. At the award ceremony in the Semper depot, Czech thanked for the unexpected award and took the opportunity to question the award of the award to prominent architects such as Johannes Spalt and Friedrich Kurrent, which were not awarded. He sees himself in the tradition of Adolf Loos and emphasizes the importance of combining history with contemporary demands, as the President of the art Josef Winkler emphasized in his laudation, reported Kleine Zeitung .

The Minister of Culture Werner Kogler emphasized that Czech was a “committed pioneer of architecture”, whose innovative ideas for sustainability were far ahead of his time. Kogler recalled the impressive designs that Czech created together with the architectural collective Act for the Austria Pavilion at the Architectural Biennale in Venice in 2023. Not only the jury paid tribute to his work, but also Bettina Götz of Artec Architects as someone who represents “a brand of his own” who tirelessly strives for the best possible result, as ORF Vienna reported.

a legacy of architecture

Hermann Czech, born on November 10, 1936 in Vienna, has had an extensive career in architecture with numerous innovative projects. It was popular, among other things, by the design of gastronomic facilities such as the "Little Café" and the "Theater Café". His architecture pursues the goal of "putting everything in a new context", which in his motto "Everything is conversion!" shows. Czech was also represented in various international exhibitions, including the architectural biennals in Venice. His teaching activities as an assistant of important architects have also shaped him, so that he is now considered the influential figure of contemporary architecture.