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Markus und Daniela Seifermann
Profile
ÜberRaum Architects is an award-winning British-German practice based in London. Founded by Markus und Daniela Seifermann, the office is made up of architects, art historians and film makers, covering all aspects of the building process from design to details and project management. Our clients are varied and our build projects range from the UK to Switzerland, Germany, Turkey and Azerbaijan.
We strive to create spaces where human beings feel comfortable, inspired and at home. Our belief is that the better people feel, the more they can be themselves. So we measure success, not just in numbers, but in terms of did we make people happy. This ethos can be seen in our approach to design, which is always bold and colourful with playful twists. We pay attention to smart details and love exploring surprising combinations of material, form and colour.
In our work we like to combine British creativity with German technology to deliver high-end solutions. Our portfolio includes residential buildings, particularly German Passivhaus homes like the award-winning Cherry Blossom House, along with retail stores and office spaces, fit-outs and renovations of heritage buildings. We have built for private clients as well as for clients from the commercial, cultural and governmental sector, like for example the German Embassy in London, the ZDF German Television, or gold trader Degussa/Sharps Pixley.
Based on our extensive experience with the British and the German Building Industry, we advise international clients on all aspects of planning and construction in the UK. The practice holds a direct appointment by the German Government as an advisor on the UK building market. In collaboration with the Bavarian International Chamber of Crafts we published the “Länderleitfaden”, a code of practice written by director Markus Seifermann.It provides information about legal frameworks, building regulations and contractual forms as well as cultural differences and linguistic peculiarities. The book is available from Bayern Handwerk International and from ÜberRaum Architects.
Biography
Markus Seifermann
Dipl Ing Architect M.Arch | ARB AKBW RIBA
Before co-founding ÜberRaum Architects, Markus delivered several high-profile buildings for world-renowned practices in Toronto, Stuttgart and London, including Auer&Weber and Make. At ÜberRaum he has led a variety of projects from concept to completion. His experience is composed of residential, retail and office design as well as working with government buildings.
As director he maintains and evolves the practice’s identity through an active, hands on approach. This aids to the professionalism and communication of our project management and the continuation of high design quality to meet the aspirations and needs of our clients. Markus enjoys a collaborative working method and the inevitable positive results this process embodies. His design approach is embellished through his love of film and the cinematic, which results in exciting architectural proposals that are dynamic and atmospheric.
Daniela Seifermann
Dipl Ing Architect | ARB, AKBW
Daniela is a co-founder and director of ÜberRaum Architects. Before this she worked on projects in Germany, Switzerland, UK and the Middle East where the scale ranged from multi billion pound masterplans to small boutique interiors. Daniela uses her experience and leadership to build relationships with consultants and authorities to engage and integrate everybody in the delivery of the project. This underlies the practices belief that this results in better buildingsthat everybody can be proud of.
As practice director, she is devoted to working closely with clients to help them realize their briefs. She infuses her work with her passion for materials, a strong sensibility for colour and an understanding of context and user experience.
Awards
BUILD Magazine Architecture Award 2015
Built as a German “Passivhaus” with focus on sustainability and environmental friendliness, our Cherry Blossom House was awarded Most Eco-Friendly Single Dwelling at BUILD Magazine’s 2015 Architecture Awards.
German Design Award 2015 Nomination
Our refurbishment of the ZDF TV Studio in London has been nominated for the 2015 GERMAN DESIGN AWARD. The project involved the renovation and fit-out of a Grade II listed building for one of Germany’s largest TV broadcaster.
Beispielhaftes Bauen 2014
ÜberRaum’s Cherry Blossom House situated in Germany’s renowned Black Forest region has officially been awarded the prestigious prize for the 2014 Beispielhaftes Bauen (Exemplary Design) Award by the Architectural Chamber of Baden Württemberg.
Culture Awards 2014, East Kent's People Award
The Marcel Duchamp Festival in Herne Bay, which featured a selection of art works by ÜberRaum’s director Markus Seifermann, has been awarded East Kent’s People Favourite (public vote) up on stage alongside Orlando Bloom and Jasmine Vardimon.
Markus und Daniela Seifermann
Profile
ÜberRaum Architects is an award-winning British-German practice based in London. Founded by Markus und Daniela Seifermann, the office is made up of architects, art historians and film makers, covering all aspects of the building process from design to details and project management. Our clients are varied and our build projects range from the UK to Switzerland, Germany, Turkey and Azerbaijan.
We strive to create spaces where human beings feel comfortable, inspired and at home. Our belief is that the better people feel, the more they can be themselves. So we measure success, not just in numbers, but in terms of did we make people happy. This ethos can be seen in our approach to design, which is always bold and colourful with playful twists. We pay attention to smart details and love exploring surprising combinations of material, form and colour.
In our work we like to combine British creativity with German technology to deliver high-end solutions. Our portfolio includes residential buildings, particularly German Passivhaus homes like the award-winning Cherry Blossom House, along with retail stores and office spaces, fit-outs and renovations of heritage buildings. We have built for private clients as well as for clients from the commercial, cultural and governmental sector, like for example the German Embassy in London, the ZDF German Television, or gold trader Degussa/Sharps Pixley.
Based on our extensive experience with the British and the German Building Industry, we advise international clients on all aspects of planning and construction in the UK. The practice holds a direct appointment by the German Government as an advisor on the UK building market. In collaboration with the Bavarian International Chamber of Crafts we published the “Länderleitfaden”, a code of practice written by director Markus Seifermann.It provides information about legal frameworks, building regulations and contractual forms as well as cultural differences and linguistic peculiarities. The book is available from Bayern Handwerk International and from ÜberRaum Architects.
Biography
Markus Seifermann
Dipl Ing Architect M.Arch | ARB AKBW RIBA
Before co-founding ÜberRaum Architects, Markus delivered several high-profile buildings for world-renowned practices in Toronto, Stuttgart and London, including Auer&Weber and Make. At ÜberRaum he has led a variety of projects from concept to completion. His experience is composed of residential, retail and office design as well as working with government buildings.
As director he maintains and evolves the practice’s identity through an active, hands on approach. This aids to the professionalism and communication of our project management and the continuation of high design quality to meet the aspirations and needs of our clients. Markus enjoys a collaborative working method and the inevitable positive results this process embodies. His design approach is embellished through his love of film and the cinematic, which results in exciting architectural proposals that are dynamic and atmospheric.
Daniela Seifermann
Dipl Ing Architect | ARB, AKBW
Daniela is a co-founder and director of ÜberRaum Architects. Before this she worked on projects in Germany, Switzerland, UK and the Middle East where the scale ranged from multi billion pound masterplans to small boutique interiors. Daniela uses her experience and leadership to build relationships with consultants and authorities to engage and integrate everybody in the delivery of the project. This underlies the practices belief that this results in better buildingsthat everybody can be proud of.
As practice director, she is devoted to working closely with clients to help them realize their briefs. She infuses her work with her passion for materials, a strong sensibility for colour and an understanding of context and user experience.
Awards
BUILD Magazine Architecture Award 2015
Built as a German “Passivhaus” with focus on sustainability and environmental friendliness, our Cherry Blossom House was awarded Most Eco-Friendly Single Dwelling at BUILD Magazine’s 2015 Architecture Awards.
German Design Award 2015 Nomination
Our refurbishment of the ZDF TV Studio in London has been nominated for the 2015 GERMAN DESIGN AWARD. The project involved the renovation and fit-out of a Grade II listed building for one of Germany’s largest TV broadcaster.
Beispielhaftes Bauen 2014
ÜberRaum’s Cherry Blossom House situated in Germany’s renowned Black Forest region has officially been awarded the prestigious prize for the 2014 Beispielhaftes Bauen (Exemplary Design) Award by the Architectural Chamber of Baden Württemberg.
Culture Awards 2014, East Kent's People Award
The Marcel Duchamp Festival in Herne Bay, which featured a selection of art works by ÜberRaum’s director Markus Seifermann, has been awarded East Kent’s People Favourite (public vote) up on stage alongside Orlando Bloom and Jasmine Vardimon.
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