When does the lecture take place?

The lecture takes place on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 7:00 PM.

Where is the event held?

The event will be held in Ansbach at the Kulturforum.

Who is giving the lecture?

The lecture is presented by Matthias Köppen and Anne Rumetsch from Köppen Rumetsch Architects.

What is the content focus?

The focus is on the connection between builder responsibility, material-appropriate construction, sustainable timber construction, and affordable construction costs.

Which project will be presented?

The multiple award-winning wooden residential complex in Nuremberg-Katzwang with 41 subsidized apartments will be presented.

Building Efficiently, Living Affordably

Name: Building Efficiently, Living Affordably
Start: 2026-10-22T19:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-22T21:00:00+02:00
Location: Kulturforum Ansbach

Building Efficiently, Living Affordably: How Good Architecture Remains Affordable

How can quality, sustainability, and bearable construction costs be combined? The lecture by Matthias Köppen and Anne Rumetsch in Ansbach addresses this central question of contemporary building culture. Based on the multiple award-winning wooden residential complex in Nuremberg-Katzwang, the architects demonstrate how responsible planning and material-appropriate construction lead to lasting convincing solutions.

Timber Construction with Attitude and Clear Idea

At the center is a residential quarter with 41 subsidized apartments, which was created as part of the model project Building Efficiently, Living Affordably – more affordable apartments for Bavaria. Three buildings in timber frame construction are grouped around a greened square, creating space for neighborhood, encounter, and community living.

From Design to Construction Costs

The lecture highlights the connection between the responsibility of the builder, precise event and construction planning, and the choice of suitable materials. Unclad timber-concrete composite ceilings, solid wood partition walls, and a timber frame envelope show how material-appropriate construction strengthens the efficiency of a project.

The approach is particularly vivid through the combination of simple assembly, reduction, and repetition. Precise planning and neutral individual tenders contributed to reducing construction time and costs despite high energy requirements.

Award-Winning Architecture as a Case Study

Köppen Rumetsch Architects consistently align their work with the site, the spatial context, and the users who will later utilize the buildings. The Nuremberg timber construction project has been recognized multiple times and awarded, among others, for its combination of sustainability, aesthetics, cost efficiency, and social housing.

The evening offers valuable impulses for professionals from architecture, housing, and construction. Also, anyone interested in sustainable building, affordable living space, and future-oriented neighborhood development will gain insights into concrete decision-making processes of modern building.

Conclusion: Architecture that Makes Responsibility Visible

The event experience combines technical depth with illustrative project examples. Visitors can expect an evening about timber construction, affordable living, sustainable materials, and the question of how good architecture takes societal responsibility. Those who want to learn about the opportunities of a carefully planned building culture will experience an enlightening lecture by Matthias Köppen and Anne Rumetsch in Ansbach.