MTTR±MATTER
/ (ˈmætə) /
from the Latin Materia. What objects are made of; subject and/or content of written works, main message; substance; materialize: being in the process of becoming, taking shape.
Scale
We work across scales at the intersection of architecture and urban design. The landscape and/or urban context in which a building is located informs the way we conceive of interior spaces and even the smallest constructive details. Solutions – regardless of scale – are developed in a pragmatic, transparent and iterative process, enabling architects as well as non-architects to understand how design decisions are made. Our interests and areas of focus include:
Wood Construction
We work intensely with wood, a sustainable and renewable building material. Found above all in our residential and educational projects, we deploy wood in the form of mass timber as well as a framing material in wood-frame construction. Our design process is directly influenced by our interest in exploring and exploiting the possibilities of this versatile material - and our desire to make its qualities tangible in the final built form.
New Workplaces
For our commercial and office buildings, we develop environments that accommodate technical requirements and adapt flexibly to modern working methods. We pay particular attention to shared community zones, which are becoming increasingly important as communication spaces that span the gap between the office and the conference room. Our work in this area is both research-oriented (for example, exhibit design for Messe Frankfurt), as well as applied in the form of built projects.
Character
Built space should be designed to be easy to use, efficient to operate and maintain, and simple to construct. But this alone is not enough: a well-designed space should inspire. We see it as our mission to kindle inspiration through the design of distinctive and memorable spaces.
Awards & Honors
2024 Hochhaus Behrensufer - 1. Preis
2024 da! Architektur in und aus Berlin
2023 Bücherei Lensahn - 1. prize
2019 Töpchin Kindergarten - 1. prize
2017 Jadtfeld Primary School – Honorable Mention
2017 German Design Award - Winner
2016 BDC Mannheim - 1. prize, urban design
2016 BDC Mannheim - 1. prize, implementation
2016 Semily Kindergarten – honorable mention
2016 Iconic Award - Winner
2015 LWB Architecture Workshop - 1. prize
Online Publications
2024 Arcguide - Kita Töpchin
2024 Bau Beratung Architektur - Kita Töpchin
2024 md INTERIOR DESIGN ARCHITECTURE
2023 Baunetz - Flurlos in Töpchin
2023 German Architects - Bau der Woche Mittenwalde-Töpchin, Kita, 1. Preis
2022 German Architects - Bau der Woche Mannheim, Business Development Center, 1.Preis
2019 World Architects - Office of the Future
2016 Domotex Hannover
Contact
MTTR
ARCHITEKTEN+
STADTPLANER
Am Lokdepot 13
10965 Berlin
Germany
Telephone
Job Applications
Please limit portfolio to max. 10MB PDF
Send unsolicited applications to
join@mttr.berlin
Partners
André Schmidt (Dipl. Ing.)
Architect und Urban Planner
2019 Founding Partner, MTTR
2014 Founder, MATTER
2014-17 Assistant, TU Braunschweig
2010-14 Project Director/Associate, BIG
2009 Guest Lecturer, RISD, USA
2005-09 Project Leader/Associate, OMA
2003-04 Project Architect, OMA
2001 Architect, OMA Asia
2000 Diplom, Uni Karlsruhe
Joris Fach (Dipl. AA, MDesS.)
Architect
2019 Founding Partner, MTTR
2013-17 Founding Partner, TvBF
2007-11 Project Architect, Herzog de Meuron
2007 MDesS, Harvard
2005-06 Project Architect, MVRDV
2005 Diploma, AA London
Team 2019 - 2025
Claudia Bode
Elena 'Ada' Ehrhardt
Joris Fach
Lea De Piccoli
Philipp Feldbacher
Franziska Glöckler
Ahmet Kürkcü
Philipp Ludwig
Nicola Luxen
Laura Maasry
Luca Minotti
André Schmidt
Lizaveta Shylichava
Lisa Vescovi
David Ziai
Collaborations
ARUP – Structural Engineering, Sustainabiliy
Antonius Schimmelbusch - Interior Design
Beo-Tec – MEP
Bollinger Grohmann – Structural Engineering, Building Physics, Fire Protection
BPR Künne & Partner – Traffic Planning
Dierks, Babilon und Voigt - Structural Engineering, Building Physics
Ludwig Engel, Stefan Carsten - Urbanism, Futures, Urban Geography
GSE - Structural Engineering, Building Physics
Herrmann Massivholzhaus – Wood Construction
Professor Pfeifer und Partner - Structural Engineering
Studio deSchutter – Lighting Design
Treibhaus & LAVALAND GmbH – Landscape Design
Urbane Gestalt – Landscape Design
Wenzel + Wenzel – Cost Estimation
Dr. Lüchinger-Meyer Bauingenieure AG
KUULA - Landscape
World Architects - Exhibitions
SPOK - Urban planning
UNAS-Studio - Architecture
studioplus - Architecture
as-h - Architecture
Planning Services
- Execution of all project phases according to HOAI (Fee Structure for Architects and Engineers)
- Design and concept development of buildings of various sizes and functions
- Preparation of building applications and approval planning
Building Construction Services
- New construction, conversion, and expansion of buildings
- High-rise buildings
- Interior architecture and space design
- Exhibitions and trade fair construction, including curatorial services
- Energy-efficient and sustainable construction
- Construction in existing buildings
- Focus areas:
- Public buildings
- Educational buildings
- Office and commercial buildings
- Residential construction
Urban Planning and Master Planning Services
- Neighborhood development and urban design concepts
- Urban planning designs
- Creation of detailed development plans (B-Plan)
- Participatory planning and user involvement
Consulting and Support
- Feasibility studies and site analysis
- Consulting on building law and regulations
- Support in negotiations with authorities
MTTR±MATTER
/ (ˈmætə) /
from the Latin Materia. What objects are made of; subject and/or content of written works, main message; substance; materialize: being in the process of becoming, taking shape.
Scale
We work across scales at the intersection of architecture and urban design. The landscape and/or urban context in which a building is located informs the way we conceive of interior spaces and even the smallest constructive details. Solutions – regardless of scale – are developed in a pragmatic, transparent and iterative process, enabling architects as well as non-architects to understand how design decisions are made. Our interests and areas of focus include:
Wood Construction
We work intensely with wood, a sustainable and renewable building material. Found above all in our residential and educational projects, we deploy wood in the form of mass timber as well as a framing material in wood-frame construction. Our design process is directly influenced by our interest in exploring and exploiting the possibilities of this versatile material - and our desire to make its qualities tangible in the final built form.
New Workplaces
For our commercial and office buildings, we develop environments that accommodate technical requirements and adapt flexibly to modern working methods. We pay particular attention to shared community zones, which are becoming increasingly important as communication spaces that span the gap between the office and the conference room. Our work in this area is both research-oriented (for example, exhibit design for Messe Frankfurt), as well as applied in the form of built projects.
Character
Built space should be designed to be easy to use, efficient to operate and maintain, and simple to construct. But this alone is not enough: a well-designed space should inspire. We see it as our mission to kindle inspiration through the design of distinctive and memorable spaces.
Partners
André Schmidt (Dipl. Ing.)
Architect und Urban Planner
2019 Founding Partner, MTTR
2014 Founder, MATTER
2014-17 Assistant, TU Braunschweig
2010-14 Project Director/Associate, BIG
2009 Guest Lecturer, RISD, USA
2005-09 Project Leader/Associate, OMA
2003-04 Project Architect, OMA
2001 Architect, OMA Asia
2000 Diplom, Uni Karlsruhe
Joris Fach (Dipl. AA, MDesS.)
Architect
2019 Founding Partner, MTTR
2013-17 Founding Partner, TvBF
2007-11 Project Architect, Herzog de Meuron
2007 MDesS, Harvard
2005-06 Project Architect, MVRDV
2005 Diploma, AA London
2007 MDesS, Harvard
2005-06 Architect/Project Leader, MVRDV
2005 Diplom, AA London
Team 2019 - 2025
Claudia Bode
Elena 'Ada' Ehrhardt
Joris Fach
Lea De Piccoli
Philipp Feldbacher
Franziska Glöckler
Ahmet Kürkcü
Philipp Ludwig
Nicola Luxen
Laura Maasry
Luca Minotti
André Schmidt
Lizaveta Shylichava
Lisa Vescovi
David Ziai
Awards & Honors
2024 Hochhaus Behrensufer - 1. Preis
2024 da! Architektur in und aus Berlin
2023 Bücherei Lensahn - 1. prize
2019 Töpchin Kindergarten - 1. prize
2017 Jadtfeld Primary School – Honorable Mention
2017 German Design Award - Winner
2016 BDC Mannheim - 1. prize, urban design
2016 BDC Mannheim - 1. prize, implementation
2016 Semily Kindergarten – honorable mention
2016 Iconic Award - Winner
2015 LWB Architecture Workshop - 1. prize
Online Publications
2024 Arcguide - Kita Töpchin
2024 Bau Beratung Architektur - Kita Töpchin
2024 md INTERIOR DESIGN ARCHITECTURE
2023 Baunetz - Flurlos in Töpchin
2023 German Architects - Bau der Woche Mittenwalde-Töpchin, Kita, 1. Preis
2022 German Architects - Bau der Woche Mannheim, Business Development Center, 1.Preis
2019 World Architects - Office of the Future
2016 Domotex Hannover
Collaborations
ARUP – Structural Engineering, Sustainabiliy
Antonius Schimmelbusch - Interior Design
Beo-Tec – MEP
Bollinger Grohmann – Structural Engineering, Building Physics, Fire Protection
BPR Künne & Partner – Traffic Planning
Dierks, Babilon und Voigt - Structural Engineering, Building Physics
Ludwig Engel, Stefan Carsten - Urbanism, Futures, Urban Geography
GSE - Structural Engineering, Building Physics
Herrmann Massivholzhaus – Wood Construction
HHP – Fire Protection
Moll – Acoustic Engineering
Julia Neller – Graphic Design
Professor Pfeifer und Partner - Structural Engineering
Studio deSchutter – Lighting Design
Treibhaus & LAVALAND GmbH – Landscape Design
Urbane Gestalt – Landscape Design
Wenzel + Wenzel – Cost Estimation
Dr. Lüchinger-Meyer Bauingenieure AG
KUULA - Landschaft
World Architects - Ausstellungen, Messe
SPOK - Stadtplanung
UNAS-Studio - Architektur
studioplus - Architektur
as-h - Architektur
Contact
MTTR
ARCHITEKTEN +
STADTPLANER
Am Lokdepot 13
10965 Berlin
Germany
Telephone
Job Applications
Please limit portfolio to max. 10MB PDF
Send unsolicited applications to
join@mttr.berlin
Planning Services
- Execution of all project phases according to HOAI (Fee Structure for Architects and Engineers)
- Design and concept development of buildings of various sizes and functions
- Preparation of building applications and approval planning
Building Construction Services
- New construction, conversion, and expansion of buildings
- High-rise buildings
- Interior architecture and space design
- Exhibitions and trade fair construction, including curatorial services
- Energy-efficient and sustainable construction
- Construction in existing buildings
- Focus areas:
- Public buildings
- Educational buildings
- Office and commercial buildings
- Residential construction
Urban Planning and Master Planning Services
- Neighborhood development and urban design concepts
- Urban planning designs
- Creation of detailed development plans (B-Plan)
- Participatory planning and user involvement
Consulting and Support
- Feasibility studies and site analysis
- Consulting on building law and regulations
- Support in negotiations with authorities