Martin Gessert, Albrecht Randecker. h4a Gessert + Randecker Architekten

h4a Gessert + Randecker Architekten is an architectural firm based in Stuttgart, Germany, founded in 1998 by Martin Gessert and Albrecht Randecker. The Munich office was established in 2008, and the Düsseldorf office in 2012.

They have developed various innovative residential building projects, including school buildings, office buildings, and nursing and senior living complexes.

Thanks to their intense commitment, the firm is continually receiving acclaim, but is also increasingly taking on construction tasks directly due to their specific expertise. Economic efficiency, functionality, and sustainability are the clear principles during the development processes of each planning process.

Martin Gessert studied architecture at RWTH Aachen and ETH Zurich. He also serves as a judge on numerous juries.

Albrecht Randecker studied architecture at the Biberach University of Applied Sciences. He has held several teaching positions and is active as a judge on juries.

The motivation for their work lies in their fascination with the challenge of developing an individual solution approach for each construction task. The most important partner is the client. Through on-site presence, close cooperation is achieved, exchanges are made, analyzed, and taken into account in the planning process.

The result is a striking and sensitive structure that focuses on the surrounding context in terms of urban planning. Their architectural language is modern, holistic, and innovative in terms of typology and construction details. The ambiance of their buildings is characterized by their design language, choice of materials, and color, making their architecture active for users and the public.

As architects, they develop all of HOAI's performance components within a transparent planning structure. An essential prerequisite for a successful planning result is integrative work with specialist engineers and specialists from other disciplines. Since 2007, they have also acted as general planners and in this context have been responsible for all architectural and engineering tasks, including jointly performing the tasks of the builder.

The studio has won several awards in recent years:

.- Areal Eichstrasse Stuttgart. Exemplary Building Award 2023 - Stuttgart.
.- Technikum of Wala Heilmittel GmbH in Bad Boll. Hugo Hering Award 2020, Hugo Hering Audience Award 2020.
.- Comprehensive School in Hurth. NRW School Construction Award 2018.
.- Kepler and Humboldt Gymnasium Sports Hall in Ulm. Showcase Building Award 2019 - Alb-Donaukreis and Ulm, Hugo Hering Award 2017 BDA - Ulm Donau Iller.
.- Hochschule Ruhr West in Bottrop. Exemplary Building Award NRW 2015, Good Buildings Award 2014 - BDA Gelsenkirchen and West Recklinghausen.
.- Helfensteinklinik Health Center in Geislingen. Exemplary Building Award 2014 - Goppingen District.
.- St. Anna Stift Center in Ulm. Exemplary Building Award 2013 - Alb-Donaukreis and Ulm.
.- MTZ Technology Center in Munich. Hasit Prize 'Indoor' and 'Outdoor' 2012.
- Special Schools in Goppingen. Exemplary Building Award 2008 - Goppingen District, Good Buildings Award 2005.
.- Rolandschule in Düsseldorf. NRW Architecture Prize 2011, Good Buildings Award 2010, NRW Building Model Award 2010, German Façade Award 2007.
.- Ruhrfestspielhaus Recklinghausen. German Architecture Prize 2001, NRW Architecture Prize 2001, Good Buildings Award 2000, BDA NRW.
(Project management by M. Estable and A. Randecker for Auer - Weber architects)