Architecture Matters 2025

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Architecture Matters 2025
Less, but better.*

About simplicity across multiple dimensions – from planning and approval to construction and AI.

Today's 20,000 building regulations reflect our increasingly complex society, where adding new rules often feels easier than removing old ones. Can we reduce bureaucracy when numerous commissions continually adjust laws incrementally, setting standards to the lowest common denominator? Or can the current crisis serve as a catalyst for fundamental reforms? What does, in practical terms, for individuals take on more responsibility? What role will construction play for the next federal government? How can we build political consensus on uncomfortable issues that extend beyond a single legislative period? How can cities adapt regulations to move pilot projects into mainstream practice? What enables innovative individual architectural solutions to scale? What does sustainable, future-oriented construction mean for institutional investors – which standards matter most, and who defines them? Can AI ultimately simplify the regulatory landscape?

Architecture Matters 2025 brings together diverse perspectives and real-world examples: What does "Less, but better." mean for investors, cities, developers, and architects?

A conference on simplicity in building – across multiple dimensions and perspectives.

With Matthias Alexander, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung; David Basulto, Founder ArchDaily; Kristiaan Borret, Bouwmeester Brussels; Gustav Düsing, Gustav Düsing; Alessandro Gess, l'AUC; Patric Hellermann, Foundamental; Ulrich Höller, ABG Real Estate Group; Julia Löhr, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung; Regula Lüscher, Die Stadtmacherin; Elisabeth Merk, Planning Director, City of Munich; Jürgen Michels, BayernLB; Andreas Rauch, Commerz Real; Brinda Somaya, Somaya + Sampat; Jörn Walter, Chief Building Director, City of Hamburg (retired); Christoph Zapp, PAMERA

Less frontal, with more room for interaction and direct exchange: this year's programme combines lectures and discussion rounds on the main stage, a networking lunch and the Focus Session with keynote speeches and discussions in small groups.

The Focus Session provides thought-provoking inputs and intimate group discussions. Each session offers a space to explore topics in-depth and exchange ideas directly: What is your vision for future construction? What do you expect or want from others in the industry?

FOCUS 1: Radical Thinking – How can we achieve faster and more effective planning processes?
FOCUS 2: Focus Finance
FOCUS 3: Focus AI
FOCUS 4: Munich Central Station Quarter – Goethestrasse (Call for Concepts)
FOCUS 5: Female Focus
FOCUS 6: Speed Dating

Architecture Matters
2–3 April 2025
House of Communication, Munich

*quote: Dieter Rams

• Title

  Architecture Matters 2025

• Type

  Conference

• Organizers

  plan A

• From

  April 02, 2025 06:30 PM

• Until

  April 03, 2025 06:00 PM

• Venue

  House of Communication

• Address

  Muni