ROTH THE CORRECT SOLUTION
Honesty is a moral category that has no place in architecture the only thing that might possibly be of interest there is the depiction of honesty. For this architect even that is not decisive, even if it may seem that way to the observer. For him everything is compellingly logical. Design as the process which leads to a correct solution? On the contrary: design as the development of the correct solution. Gert Kähler in DOMUS 04/1997
THE ARCHITECT The architecture within these pages is the tangible manifestation of Roth s vision. These projects, located throughout Europe, demonstrate the power of integrating the highly creative art and science of design with decades of experience in the practical business of getting buildings made. As a result, Roth has been consistently recognized by his peers and praised by his clients. As one client said, This house makes me excited. It makes me feel good. That is the art of it. Roth s architecture has won many architectural awards, including Best Architects Award, Contractworld Award, many Best Building Awards (BDA, AIV and AIA) and the highly regognized Critics Award for Architecture, conferred by the Association of the German Critics. Since 1987 he has had his own studio in Hamburg. From 1998 99, Roth was a visiting professor for Design at the college in Kassel. Since 2003, he has been a professor at the Institute of Industrial Building and Construction Design, Technische Universität Braunschweig. Born 1958 in Hamburg. Carsten Roth studied architecture at the Technische Universität Braunschweig, at the Academy of Fine arts in Vienna and, with a Fulbright scholarship, at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute in Blacksburg and Alexandria/USA.
Prantl Artstorage, Burgenland Austria, 2008
Sophienterrassen, Hamburg, 2012
Atelier Hansenhaus, Hamburg, 1995
Waterloohain W5+, Hamburg, 2012
Headquarter Volksbank, Vienna, 2010
Headquarter Volksbank, Vienna, 2010
Headquarter Volksbank, Vienna, 2010
Columbia TWINS 2, Hamburg, 2009
Columbia TWINS 2, Hamburg, 2009
Medienpool Waterloohain, Hamburg, 2003
Medienpool Waterloohain, Hamburg, 2003
Colonnaden, Hamburg, 2008
Headquarter fischerappelt, Hamburg, 2001
Headquarter fischerappelt, Hamburg, 2001
Rolandsbrücke, Hamburg, 2006
Rolandsbrücke, Hamburg, 2006
optimal media Printing Plant, Röbel, 1998
optimal media Printing Plant, Röbel, 1998
optimal media Logistics Center, Röbel, 1998
Synopharm Fine Chemicals, Barsbüttel, 1998
Otte Headquarter, Siek, 1997
House Thiede, Hamburg, 1999
Brahmsquartier, Hamburg, 2009
St. Nikolai Parish House, Hamburg, 2003
Factory Rentzelstrasse, Hamburg, 1995
Atelier Hansenhaus, Hamburg, 1995
THE TEAM HIGHLY SKILLED AND INTERNATIONALLY EXPERIENCED Carsten Roth has achieved a reputation for innovative designs that reflect each client s organizational image, and that are sensitive to the particular needs of the program and site. Each client has at its disposal a highly skilled and internationally experienced team that is committed to excellence in design. Individuality When you are on the cutting edge, what has been done before isn t good enough. We create new architectural solutions by approaching each project with rigor and curiosity. We combine innovative design with progressive construction techniques to ensure the building is a unique expression of your needs and values. Financial Awareness A building is a significant investment of time, financial capital, and oftentimes political capital. To that end, we strive to design projects with cost controls in mind. Cutting Edge Technology We create cutting edge design using state-of-the-art resources: materials, construction techniques and technology. We do this through continuous education, training and a commitment to excellence. Innovation In addition to his practice, Carsten Roth is a professor at the Institute of Industrial Building and Construction Design at the Technische Universität Braunschweig, one of the most important architectural schools in Germany. Roth was selected for this position in large part because of his success in combining design with progressive construction techniques. Carsten Roth is committed to using the resources available to him at the University, which include a staff to pursue his passion for design and technological innovation. Passion Our clients tell us our passion for good design is contagious. Our goal is that everyone who visits and works in your building will feel this passion, too. International Excellence Whether your project is located in Europe, the United States or around the world, you have access to our highly skilled and internationally experienced team. We ensure you the benefits of world class architecture and local responsiveness by aligning with local architecture offices wherever you are located.
AWARDS 2011 AIA Colorado Citation Award American Institute of Architects 2010 BDA Hamburg Architectural Award / 1st Prize 2010 BDA Hamburg Architectural Award / 3rd Prize 2010 Building of the Year, AIV, Hamburg 2009 Best Architects 09 2008 Yearbook 20 Years Architecture in Hamburg Award for the best buildings 1989 2008 Office & Trade 2008 Yearbook 20 Years Architecture in Hamburg, Award for the best buildings 1989 2008 Construction in Existing 2008 BDA Hamburg Architectural Award / Honorable Mentioning 2008 AIT Best of Office Architecture Award 2008 BDA Hamburg Architectural Award / Appreciation 2006 Architectural Olympics Hamburg / Appreciation 2006 Hypo Real Estate Architectural Award / Appreciation 2005 Hamburg Architectural Award / Honorable Mentioning 2005 BDA Hamburg Architectural Award / 3rd Prize 2005 BDA Hamburg Architectural Award / Appreciation 2004 Best of Europe Office, International Architecture Award for the Best Office Building in Europe / 1st Prize 2004 AIA Colorado Citation Award American Institute of Architects 2004 German Facades Award / Appreciation 2004 contractworld.award International Architecture Award for Innovative Interior Design Concepts Best of Category Office 2002 Critics Award for Architecture, Association of the German Critics e. V. 2002 Building of the Year, AIV, Hamburg 2002 BDA Hamburg Architectural Award / 1st Prize 2000 Building Award of the State of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern / Honorable Mentioning 2000 Architectural Award Exemplary Commercial Buildings of the WestHyp-Foundation / Appreciation 2000 Architectural Award Metal Roofs and -facades / Appreciation 2000 BDA Schleswig-Holstein Architectural Award / Honorable Mentioning 2000 BDA Schleswig-Holstein Architectural Award 1999 BDA Hamburg Architectural Award / 2nd Prize 1999 Architectural Award Concrete / Honorable Mentioning 1996 Building of the Year, AIV, Hamburg 1996 BDA Hamburg Architectural Award / 1st Prize
CLIENTS AUDI AG Ingolstadt, Germany Aug. Prien Immobilien Hamburg, Germany BMW AG Munich, Germany CLOSED GmbH Hamburg, Germany Fastighets Aktiebolaget Flodmynningen Stockholm, Sweden fischerappelt AG Hamburg, Germany HIH Hamburgische Immobilienhandlung GmbH / M. M. Warburg & Co. Bank Hamburg, Germany Norddeutsche Vermögen Holding Hamburg, Germany optimal media production GmbH Hamburg, Germany Österreichische Volksbank AG Vienna, Austria Otte Einrichtungssysteme Siek, Germany Otto Wulff Immobilien Hamburg, Germany Signal Iduna / Hansa Invest Hamburg, Germany St. Nikolai Church Hamburg, Germany Synopharm Pharma GmbH Barsbüttel, Germany The City of Hamburg Urban Development Department Volkswagen AG Wolfsburg, Germany Weber Massivhaus GmbH Hannover Isernhagen, Germany
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