paläon

The archaeological exhibition, with its presentation of the original site from Schöningen lies at the heart of the project. Memorable images speak to the visitor’s senses and emotions. The white sculpture inspired by the skeleton of a horse is central to the exhibition’s staging.

New findings on our ancestors, the homo erectus, his daily life and the flora and fauna that existed around 300,000 years ago are presented as well as connections to current topics such as climate change and sustainability.

Holzer Kobler Architekturen was established in Zurich in 2004 by Prof. Barbara Holzer and Prof. Tristan Kobler. Today, the studio operates internationally out of Zurich, Berlin, Cologne and Nyon and covers a wide spectrum of competences including urban plann­ing and architecture, scenography and design. A multidisciplinary team made up of architects, designers, graphic artists and curators define its specific orientation in close collaboration with public and private sectors as well as a broad network that encompasses industry, sci­ence, art and culture.

2024 IF DESIGN AWARD 2024 | Winner: Erlebnis-Hus St.Peter-Ording
2024 DAM Preis 2025 | Shortlist: Erlebnis-Hus St.Peter-Ording
2024 World Architecture Festival 2024 | Shortlist: Erlebnis-Hus St.Peter-Ording
2024 Archivier A+ AWARDS | Special Mention: Erlebnis-Hus St.Peter-Ording
2024 German Design Award 2025 | Winner: Erlebnis-Hus St.Peter-Ording
2024 ICONIC AWARDS 2024 | Best of Best: Erlebnis-Hus St.Peter-Ording
2023 HEINZE Architektur AWARD 2023 | Out of the Box: Erlebnis-Hus St.Peter-Ording
2021 Architecture MasterPrize 2021 | Winner: Li18. Berlin
2021 Wohnbauten des Jahres 2021 | Auszeichnung: Schlösslipark, St. Gallen
2021 LIV Hospitality Design Awards 2020: Design Hostel
2021 Architizer A+Awards | Finalist: Colorful Zone
2020 Architecture MasterPrizeTM: PRISON, exhibition
2020 DNA Paris Design Awards 2020: Award for Messestrasse II
2020 UDAD Award 2020 | Winner: Colorful Zone
2019 Urban Design & Architecture Design Awards: Design Hostel
2018 Architizer A+Award | Special mention for UNESCO World Natural Heritage Wadden Sea Visitor Centre, Cuxhaven (GER)
2017 Häuser des Jahres: ELLI (residential building and studio)
2017 Iconic Awards, Auszeichnung Architecture Winner
2017 Luigi Micheletti Award 2017, Special Commendation
2016 Iconic Awards 2016, Auszeichnung Architecture Winner
2016 German Brand Award 2016, Kategorie: Industry Excellence in
Branding –Culture & Non-Governmental
2016 Niedersächsischer Staatspreis für Architektur 2016
2014 AIT International Retail & Presentation Award 2014
2014 Thüringer Preis zur Förderung der Baukultur 2014
2013 Iconic Awards 2013, Auszeichnung Event/ Exhibition
2013 Luigi Micheletti Award 2013, 1. Preis
2011 Auszeichnung vorbildlicher Bauten, im Land Hessen,
Besondere Anerkennung
2009 Hannes-Meyer-Preis des Landesvorstandes des BDA
Sachsen-Anhalt Anerkennung
2008 Grand Prix Design der Schweizerischen
Eidgenossenschaft
2008 Tourismuspreis Sachsen-Anhalt, Auszeichnung
2007 Europäischer Museumspreis