GRAFT Architects
GRAFT Architects is a small, international architecture and design firm founded in 1998, with headquarters in Berlin and additional offices in Shanghai, Seoul, and Beijing. The firm specializes in various areas including architecture, urban planning, and product design, and has received multiple awards for its innovative projects.
Company Overview
GRAFT Architects is a hybrid office established in 1998, initially in Los Angeles, with subsequent offices opened in Berlin in 2001 and Beijing in 2004. The firm operates internationally, managing projects in over 30 countries. With a team of approximately 100 professionals, including architects, interior designers, and communication experts, GRAFT Architects specializes in architecture, urban development, and design. The company is recognized for its innovative approach and commitment to various design disciplines.
Awards and Recognitions
GRAFT Architects has received multiple awards for its projects, including the Callwey Best Workspaces 2024 award for the TRILUX Light Campus. The firm has also been recognized at the Architecture MasterPrize for its mobility projects and won the Designverse Awards 2023-2024 for projects such as ICE STADIUM SCHIERKE, CHARLIE LIVING, and HUMAN HORIZONS. These accolades highlight the firm's commitment to excellence in architecture and design.
Key Projects
GRAFT Architects has been involved in a variety of significant projects, including the revitalization of the historic Bricks complex in Berlin and the design of the Carl Bechstein Campus, a cultural and educational initiative. The firm is also responsible for the DOXS NKLN mixed-use development in Berlin and the A LASKA project, which focuses on new workspaces utilizing wood-hybrid construction. Additionally, GRAFT developed the Solarkiosk, providing clean energy solutions in off-grid communities.
Specializations
GRAFT Architects specializes in several areas within the architecture and planning sector. Their expertise includes architecture, interior design, master planning, city development, destination building, product design, urban planning, and mobile installations. This diverse range of specializations allows the firm to engage in a wide variety of projects, catering to different client needs and market demands.
Founders and Team
GRAFT Architects was founded by Lars Krückeberg, Wolfram Putz, and Thomas Willemeit. In 2018, Sven Fuchs and Georg Schmidthals joined as partners, contributing to the firm's growth and vision. The team consists of around 100 professionals, including architects, interior designers, and administrative staff, all dedicated to advancing the fields of architecture, urban planning, and design.