Wim Eckert (* 1969)
Architekturstudium an der ETH Zürich. 1995 Diplom ETH Zürich. 1996 – 1997 Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA, Rem Koolhaas), Rotterdam. Seit 1997 selbstständiger Architekt. 2001 Partner E2A Piet Eckert und Wim Eckert Architekten, Zürich.

Piet Eckert (* 1968)
Architekturstudium an der ETH Zürich und der Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture New York. 1994 Diplom ETH Zürich. 1995 – 1997 Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA, Rem Koolhaas), Rotterdam. Seit 1997 selbstständiger Architekt. 2001 Partner E2A Piet Eckert und Wim Eckert Architekten.

Niederlassungen

Zürich, Berlin

Publikationen

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

Biagi, Marco, „Una scuola ad alta propensione urbana – A school of highly urban propensities“, in: Casabel-la, No. 945, 2023, pp. 50-57

Fernández-Galiano, Luis, „Geometría y libertad – Geometry and Freedom“, in: AV Monografías, E2A - Logic and Desire, No. 248, Arquitectura Viva, Madrid, 2023, p 3

Ursprung, Philip, «Específica, pero flexible – Determined but not Rigid”, in: AV Monografías, E2A - Logic and Desire, No. 248, Arquitectura Viva, Madrid, 2023, pp 4-7

Eckert, Piet and Eckert, Wim, «Metodologías e ideales
– Strategic Methodologies and Performative Ideals”, in: AV Monografías, E2A - Logic and Desire, No. 248, Arquitectura Viva, Madrid, 2023, pp 8-11

AV Monografías, E2A - Logic and Desire, No. 248, Arquitectura Viva, Madrid, 2023, 120 pages, Spanish / English, monograph

taz Neubau, in: Berlin – Urbane Architektur und Alltag seit 2009, Heilmeyer Florian and Hofmeister Sandra (ed.), Detail, München, 2022, pp 242-247

"Bauen für Gemeinschaften - Piet Eckert im Gespräch” in: betonprisma, Nr. 113, pp 16-25

Keller, Jenny, „Wasserschutzpolizei Zürich von E2A“, in: werk, bauen +wohnen - Zürich Seefront - Transformation der Silhouette, Heft 10-2022, pp 32/33

Fernández Per, Aurora , „Rietpark Apartment Building - Housing design strategies“, in: a+t Generosity series - The indeterminacy of the floor plan, issue 56, pp 36-43

Schuepp, Christoph, „E2A und das Präsenz-Modell“, in: archithese Swiss Performance 2022, pp. 108-109.

Himmelreich, Jørg, „Weite Würfel“, in: werk, bauen + wohnen, Nr. 9, 2021

„Viviendas en Rietpark - E2A“, in: PLOT, No. 60, 12.2021.

„taz Hauptquartier, Berlin – Daily and Radical“, in: Casabella 921, Mai 2021, pp. 14-21

Sumi, Christian, „E2A – Strategies of Design “ in: a+u. Architecture and Urbanism, E2A, Strategic Methodo-logies, Yoshida Nobuyuki, Kei Yokoyama, Sylvia Chen, Ayako Sato, Yoko Fukuda-Noenning (ed.), No. 21:02, A+U Publishing Co., Tokyo, 2021, pp 192-198

Lee Mark, Eckert, Piet and Eckert, Wim, „Mark Lee with Piet Eckert and Wim Eckert“, in: a+u. Architec-ture and Urbanism, E2A, Strategic Methodologies, Yoshida Nobuyuki, Kei Yokoyama, Sylvia Chen, Ayako Sato, Yoko Fukuda-Noenning (ed.), No. 21:02, A+U Publishing Co., Tokyo, 2021, pp 6-13

a+u. Architecture and Urbanism, E2A, Strategic Methodologies, Yoshida Nobuyuki, Kei Yokoyama, Sylvia Chen, Ayako Sato, Yoko Fukuda-Noenning (ed.), No. 21:02, A+U Publishing Co., Tokyo, 2021, 208 pages, monograph

Concheiro, Isabel, „Formes d’appropriation, Geistlich Areal, Logements au Rietpark, Schlieren, 2017-2020, E2A“, in: Faces, No. 78, 2020, pp 44-46.

Divisare (ed.), E2A taz headquarters Berlin 2018 – Photo Essay by Rory Gardiner, Divisare Books, Rome 2018 (50 pages)

Tietz, Jürgen, „Konstruktive Konzepte – Quartier am ehemaligen Blumengrossmarkt“, in: Deutsche Bauzeitung, No. 10, 2019, pp 17-26

„E2A - taz, Campus Moos, Deaconry Bethanien“, in: Plot, No. 49, 2019, pp 28-75

„Sede central de Taz“, in: Arquitectura Viva, No. 216, 2019, pp 18-25

Kleilein, Doris, „Die Redaktionsmaschine – Neubau für die TAZ von E2A Architekten“, in: werk, bauen +wohnen, No. 7/8, 2019, pp 14-19.

Denk, Andreas, „Konstruktion als Symbol“, in: Der Architekt, No. 1, 2019, pp 10-11

Käpplinger, Claus, „Veelzijdig Gebouw voor Communicateie“, in: de architect, No. 2, 2019, pp 23-41

Brandão Costa, Amélia and Rodrigo da Costa Lima (ed.), E2A. Piet Eckert, Wim Eckert, indexnewspaper, Porto 2018 (104 pages)

Dossier E2A. AV Proyectos 87, in: Arquitectura Viva, Barcelona, 2018, pp. 5-25

Puskas, Tivadar and Rahner Kevin M., ”Struktur Raum Identität“, in: taz.neubau, taz Verlags- und Vertriebs GmbH, Berlin, 2018, pp. 34-35

Ruch, Karl-Heinz, ”Die taz und ihre Häuser“, in: taz.neubau, taz Verlags- und Vertriebs GmbH, Berlin, 2018, p. 48

Jaeger, Falk, „Noblesse Undercover“, in: Baumeister, No. 12, 2018, pp. 20-29

Tranfa, Federico, „Fine Tuning“, in: Casabella, No. 891, 2018, pp. 54-61

Spix, Sebastian, „taz“, in: Bauwelt, No. 25, 2018, pp. 24-29

Stahl, Antje, „Die neue Architektur der alten Medien“, in: NZZ, 7th December 2018, p. 41

Frank, Susanne, „Diskurs als Strategie? Auf dem Weg zur Werkbundstadt“, in: tec21, No. 3-4, 2017, pp. 26-29

Kohne, Andreas and Wiegelmann, Andrea, ”Eine Reise ins Ungewisse hält lebendig“, Kurzinterview mit Wim Eckert, in: tec21, No. 5-6, 2017, p. 37

Pepchinski, Mary, „Hip to be Square“, in: Architectural Record, No. 1, 2017, pp. 106-110

Fernandez, Aurora and Javier Mozas (a+t research group), „Escher Park. E2A Zurich, 2014“, in: Form & Data. Collective Housing Projects. An Anatomical Review, a+t architecture publishers, Vitoria-Gasteiz 2016, pp. 114-123

Mion, Claudia (ed.), E2A Progetti. Piet Eckert und Wim Eckert, Casa editrice Libria, Melfi 2016 (208 pages)

Ruby, Andreas and Viviane Ehrensberger, Stéphanie Savio (ed.), Schweizweit. Recent Architecture in Switzerland, Christoph Merian Verlag and Swiss Architecture Museum, Basel 2016, pp. 96-97

Carpo, Mario, „Flatness and the Frame“, in: E2A. Piet Eckert & Wim Eckert, 2G Nr. 71, Editorial Gustavo Gili, Barcelona 2015, pp. 6 -11

Fernandez, Aurora and Javier Mozas, „Averting the conflict between innovation and comfort. Ernst Basler AG headquarters“, in: Workforce. A Better Place to Work 2, a+t architecture publishers, Vitoria-Gasteiz 2015, pp. 120-127

Gili, Monica and Moisés Puente (Hg.), E2A. Piet Eckert & Wim Eckert, 2G Nr. 71, Editorial Gustavo Gili, Barcelona 2015 (176 pages)

Krischanitz, Adolf, „Contradictory arrangement“, in: E2A. Piet Eckert & Wim Eckert, 2G Nr. 71, Editorial Gustavo Gili, Barcelona 2015, pp.4-5

Fujimura, Ryuji, „Learning from Toyko“, in: Art and Architecture Review, interview with Piet Eckert, July 2012

Stierli, Martino, „Mies Replication, Notes on Miesology“, in: E2A Architecture. Piet Eckert & Wim Eckert, Hatje Cantz Verlag, Ostfildern 2012, p. 8

Joanelly, Tibor, „A Mies Odyssey“, in: Werk, Bauen + Wohnen, No.6, 2011, pp. 22-29

Lupin von, Margarete, „Against Coherence“, interview with Piet Eckert and Wim Eckert, in: Architecture Dialogues, Niggli Verlag, Sulgen, Zurich 2011, pp. 276-289

Meyer, Friederike, „Obstgarten Stäfa“, in: Bauwelt, No.08, 2011, pp. 14-21

Garcia-Setién, Diego, „Fundacion Heinrich Böll“, in: Tectonica, energia (II), No. 31, 2010, pp. 74-89

Feireiss, Kristin and Lukas Feireiss, „Heinrich Böll Foundation“, in: Architecture of Change 2. Sustainability and Humanity in the Built Environment, Verlag Die Gestalten, Berlin 2009, pp. 24-29

Müller, Ulrich, Einführungen 2006-2009, Architektur Galerie Berlin, Wasmuth, Tübingen 2009

Platt, Christopher and Steven Spier, ”Lighting the blue touch paper, and building well”, in: arq. architecture research quarterly, Cambridge University Press, No. 1, 2009, pp. 20-25

Ballhausen, Nils, „Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung“, in: Bauwelt, No. 43, 2008, pp. 18-23

Jodidio, Philip (ed.), „Broëlberg“, in: Architecture in Switzerland, Taschen Verlag, Köln 2006, pp. 78-85

Wieser, Christoph, „In the suburban jungle“, in: E2A Eckert Eckert Architekten, Quart Verlag, Luzern 2006, pp. 8-13

„Casas ecalonadas. Meilen (Suiza), Stepped Houses, Meilen (Switzerland)“, in: AV Monografías/Monographs, No. 116, 2005, pp. 88-91

Forster, Kurt, „E2A. Eckert Eckert Architekten. Broelberg Housing Complex, Cantonal School for the Deaf, and Visitor Center Alptransit“, in: 10x10_2 100 Architects 10 Critics, Phaidon Press, London, New York 2005, pp. 104-107

Bürkle, Christoph J, „Zwischen Vision und Realität. E2A: Wohninseln Broëlberg, Kilchberg“, in: Archithese, No. 1, 2004, pp. 54-59

„Edén de hormigón. Conjunto residencial Broëlberg, Kilchberg“, in: Arquitectura Viva, No. 97, 2004, pp. 40-43

Yoshida, Nobuyuki (ed.), „Feature Architect: E2A Eckert Eckert Architects“, projects and interview with Piet Eckert and Wim Eckert, in: a+u. Architecture and Urbanism, No. 379, 2004, pp. 69-109

In nextroom dokumentiert:
E2A Architecture, Piet Eckert & Wim Eckert, Hrsg. Piet Eckert, Wim Eckert, Englisch, Hatje Cantz Verlag, Ostfildern 2011, 480 S..
archithese, Russland, Hrsg. FSAI, niggli, Zürich 2010.
E2A, Eckert Eckert Architekten, Hrsg. Heinz Wirz, Deutsch, Englisch, Quart Verlag, Luzern 2006, 70 S..

Auszeichnungen

SELECTED AWARDS

2022 Bauwerk des Jahres 2022, Hamburg
Sonderpreis für das Wohnquartier Pergolenviertel, Hamburg

2022 BDA Preis Berlin 2021, for taz Neubau, Berlin

2022 Deutscher Stahlbaupreis, Honorable Mention, for taz Neubau, Berlin

2021 Mies van der Rohe Award, Nominee, for taz Neubau, Berlin

2020 Architekturpreis Berlin, for taz Neubau, Berlin

2020 D AM Preis für Architektur in Deutschland, Finalist, taz Neubau, Berlin

2020 Deutscher Städtebaupreis 2020, Berlin

2019 Verzinkerpreis 2019, Award, taz Neubau, Berlin

2016 American Architecture Prize, Award in Silver, Escher Park, 2016; and House B

2016 American Architecture Prize, Honorable Mention, Campus Moos

2016 The Chicago Athenaeum, International Architecture Award 2016, Escher Park

2014 Fritz-Höger-Preis für Backstein-Architektur, Award in Silver, Escher Terrassen, Zürich

2013 Best Architects 13 Award, 2012, for the Auditorium and Library, CH-Staefa

2012 Häuser des Jahres 2012, for Lakeside House, CH-Uetikon

2012 Certificate for Sustainability (pre-certification) issued by the Swiss Sustainable Building Council, for the mixed-use building Baufeld H, Europaallee, Zurich

2010 Green Good Design Award 2010, for the Heinrich Böll Foundation, Berlin

2009 BDA Award Berlin 09, recognition for the Heinrich Böll Foundation, Berlin

2008 Swiss Solar Award, 2008, for the Sports Facilities Juchhof, CH-Zurich-Alstetten

2009 Best Architects 09 Award, 2008, for the Triangle House, CH-Winterthur

2008 Best Architects 08 Award, 2007, for the Terrace Housing, CH-Meilen

2002 Flying Fish 2002, award for sustainable constructions, for the pavilion Nouvelle Destination, expo.02, CH-Biel

Wettbewerbe

SELECTED COMPETITIONS

Portal UZH, University of Zurich
3rd prize, invited competition, 2023

ewb-Areal, Ausserholligen-Bern
1st prize, invited competition, 2023

Kantonsschule, Stein im Fricktal
1st prize, invited competition, 2023

Development, in.grid, Berlin
1st prize, invited competition, 2022

Center Papiermühle, Ittigen
1st prize, invited competition, 2022

Wankdorfcity3, Bern
Bern, selective competition 2021, ranked with recommendation for further development „Werkstatt Wankdorfcity 3“, 2022

Library, St.Gallen
2nd prize, competition, 2021

City of Zurich, Update of high-rise guidelines
1st prize, Study, 2019-2021

Administration building at Seetalplatz, Emmen
2nd prize, Competition, 2020

Competition Banque Pictet PAV Etoile 1 Îlot B., Geneva
2nd prize, invited architectural design competition, 2020

Auditorium and Conference Centre, University of Bremen
1st prize, invited architectural design competition, 2019

Power Station Areal (EWL), Lucerne
1st prize, competition, 2017-2019

Stadtmission, Berlin
3rd prize, invited architectural design competition, 2018

Huthmacher Haus, Berlin
1st prize, invited design competition, 2018

Schweizer Fernsehen SRF, Zürich
2nd prize, invited study, 2017

University HSW FHNW Dreispitz, Basel,
1st prize, invited design competition, 2017

Housing Effretikon, Zürich
1st prize, invited design competition, housing project w. 180 units, 2017

Klosterwall, Hamburg,
2nd prize, invited international design competition, 2017

Kantonsschule Ausser Schwyz, Pfäffikon,
2nd prize, invited design competition, 2017

Atelier Housing, Rüschlikon,
1st prize, invited design competition, 2016

Werkbundstadt, Berlin, Germany
Invited architectural design
competition, nominee, housing project, 2016

Life Science Building, University of Lausanne,
3rd prize, invited architectural design competition, 2016

Sportshall Wehntal, Niederweningen,
1st prize, invited architectural design competition, 2016

Geistlich Areal, Schlieren,
1st prize, invited architectural design competition, corporate headquarters, 2015

TAZ, newspaper headquarters, Berlin, Germany,
1st prize, invited architectural design competition, 2015

Ausstellungen, Vorträge

SELECTED SOLO EXHIBITIONS

E2A. Strategic Methodologies
Exhibition at Modular Furniture Showroom, Création Baumann Showroom, Freitag Store Shibuya, Ginza Tokyo, KIT Kyoto Institute of Technology, 2022
curated and organized by the Japan Swiss Architectural Association, 2022

E2A. Arranging Conraditctions – Widersprüchliches ordnen
Exhibition at Munich Architecture Gallery, 2013

E2A. Bodies and Layers
Exhibition at Aedes Architekturforum Berlin, 2012

E2A. Die Ideale Stadt – Studentenarbeiten WS 2011
Exhibition at the AIT-Architektur Salon, Hamburg, 2012

E2A. Buildings & Projects
Solo presentation within the Zilele Architecturii/Architecture Days
Cluj Romania, 2012

E2A. Bauten und Projekte
Exhibition at the Galerie Renate Kammer. Architektur und Kunst, Hamburg, 2011

E2A. Serien 2004-09
Exhibition at Architecture Gallery am Weissenhof, Stuttgart, 2010

E2A. Modelle
Exhibition at the Architecture Gallery Luzern, 2010

E2A. Fractions of Reality
Solo presentation within 4th Belgrade International Architecture Week – BINA09
Cultural Centre of Belgrade, Belgrad, Serbia, 2009

E2A. Der ideale Kontext
Exhibition at the Architektur Galerie Berlin, 2008

SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS

The House of Councillor Krespel
Travelling Exhibition: i2a Istituto Internazionale di Architettura, Lugano, 2020; CAMPO, Rome, Italy, 2019; Ordine Architetti Foggia, Italy, 2018
Curator: Antonio Carbone

In Land Aus Land – Swiss Architects abroad
Exhibition at the S AM Schweizerisches Architekturmuseum, Basel, 2017

Schweizweit
Exhibition at the S AM Schweizerisches Architekturmuseum, Basel, 2016

Werkbund Stadt Berlin 2016
Exhibition at the WerkBundHaus, Berlin, 2016

Procesos
BIA-AR Bienal Internacional de Arquitectura de Argentina
Pabellón Argentino Universidad de Córdoba, Córdoba, Argentina, 2016

Swiss Position + Swiss Scale
Curators: Reto Geiser, Nathalie Herschdorfer, Organized by Schweizerische Eidgenossenschaft, Korea Foundation, Yonsei University, ETH Zurich
KF Cultural Center, Seoul, South Korea, 2013

Learning from Tokyo
Symposium and Exhibition at Architekturforum Zurich, 2012

Arquitetura para Todos: Construindo Cidadania
9th Bienal Interancional de Arquitetur Urbanismo de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brasil, 2011