Architect Klaus-Jürgen Bauer: A loss of iron city's cultural life

Architect Klaus-Jürgen Bauer: A loss of iron city's cultural life

Eisenstadt, Österreich - On June 30, 2025, the architecture world said goodbye to Klaus-Jürgen Bauer, a formative architect, curator and monument protector from Eisenstadt, who died at the age of 62. His passion for architecture and monument protection have not only influenced the building culture in his hometown, but also far beyond. With studying in Vienna and Weimar, he developed a remarkable academic career at the Bauhaus University and the Vienna University of Technology. After the foundation of his own office for architecture and monument preservation in Eisenstadt, Bauer left a lasting legacy for projects such as the redesign of the Esterhazy Castle and the city villa

Political votes in Burgenland express their grief and recognition. Hans Peter Doskozil, cultural officer and governor, emphasizes Bauer's outstanding merits for the history of architecture in Austria. The mayor of Eisenstadt, Thomas Steiner, also recognizes the importance of the architect for the city villa and emphasizes his tireless respect for the historical substance. Anja Haider-Wallner, the governor's deputy, describes Bauer as a committed fighter for the Burgenland building culture and for sustainable building practices. His contribution is estimated beyond the limits of his projects.

architecture price for Burgenland architecture

Klaus-Jürgen Bauer would certainly have been proud on October 14, 2023 when the architecture award was awarded in Burgenland. This prize, which has been awarded every two years since 2002, recognizes outstanding contemporary architecture. The specialist jury evaluates the projects not only according to aesthetic and innovative aspects, but also with regard to its influence on building culture and village renewal. The main prizes this year went to impressive construction projects in Frauenkirchen, Großhöflein and Pinkafeld, while the village center in Pöttelsdorf was awarded a special award winner. Such initiatives not only promote the architectural heritage, but are also proof of the sustainable approach that the farmer is always written.

The award ceremony underlines how important the diversity and the quality of architectural projects in the region are and testifies to the lively building culture in Burgenland. For Klaus-Jürgen Bauer, whose spirit continues in many of these projects, such awards are not only honors, but also an incentive for future generations of architects and builders.

his legacy will continue to be present in the hearts of the people and the landscape of Burgenland - as a reminder to respect your own building tradition and at the same time venture new ways. Further information on the excellent projects of the architecture prize can be found on BVZ.AT orf.at .