Giselbrecht, Ernst#
Giselbrecht, Ernst, b. Dornbirn (Vorarlberg), Nov. 7, 1951, architect. Studied architecture at the Graz University of Technology; since 1985 independent architect with offices in Graz and Bregenz. 1996/1997 intendant of the Sommerakademie ("Schwerpunkt Holz") in Murau (summer academy on innovation with wood). Numerous solo exhibitions, e.g. in Berlin, Ljubljana, Prague and Edinburgh. Considered one of Austria´s leading architects specialising in wood construction. 1978 K.-Scheffel-Gedaechtnispreis (K. Scheffel Memorial Prize), 1989 Piranesi Award, 1995 Austrian State Prize for Industrial Architecture.
Projects: Abbundhalle (trimming hall), Murau, 1987-1992; Haus der
Kaerntner Aerzte, Klagenfurt, 1990-1995; housing estate ESG,
Strassgang bei Graz, 1992-1994; Vorarlberger Medienhaus, Schwarzach,
1993-1996. - Publications: Architektur aus Graz, 1981 (ed.);
Architektur-Interventionen, 1984 (co-editor); Moderner Holzbau in der
Steiermark, 1989 (ed.).