The fascination of the vernacular.

Instead of reflecting intensively on the roots of action, society is often tempted by the constant search for innovation, in a form and materiality never seen before. zillerplus is different. We draw our inspiration from the traditional, often for pragmatic and functional reasons, and agglomerations developed and grown locally. Our challenge is to transform their buildings and give them new life through a new spatial structure and usage. For the central question is: How does architecture react appropriately to the urban context of a development that in some cases has grown up over centuries? And where does the new have to subordinate itself; but where on the other hand does it create a new identity and centre? The combination of nature and technology is not a contradiction in terms for zillerplus, but rather – ideally – symbiosis and a meaningful complement.

Hybride Gebaeude

The commonplace fascinates us. Pragmatic, often developed for functional reasons, the mature, developed context inspires us. At second glance too.

Love at second glance is profound and honest.

We can become enthusiastic about things that appear unsexy at first glance: unfavourable land layouts, mediocre buildings or high energy efficiency or emission control requirements. The challenge is what drives us. And even in difficult situations, ways can be found to recognise the existing context and develop it further: The right idea for redesignation and reutilisation helps a written-off property to find a new life. We all bear social responsibility for a future with challenges such as resource protection and population growth, rural exodus or urbanisation, mobility.

More good and less glamour.

What use is iconographic architecture if it breaks the frame, context and costs – only to possibly end up unloved? For zillerplus, the focus is on good design, well-thought-out processes, structures and structural quality. Because our own signature is not manifested in design paradigms, but in the best possible implementation of the construction task assigned to us. This includes understanding the positions of others and solving the various tasks in the role of mediator, consultant, designer, planner, .... zillerplus stands for the big picture and for cooperation at eye level.