Released on the centennial of the architect’s birth, this catalog examines Heinz Bienefeld’s singular practice, accompanied by architectural photography by Klaus Kinold. 

Heinz Bienefeld (1926–1995) was a singular figure in twentieth-century German architecture. His work, as focused as it is exquisite, is remarkable for the unique way in which it synthesized tradition and modernity. Among Bienefeld’s masterworks are Babanek and Kühnen, two houses that are examined in detail in this publication. Bienefeld’s distinct approach, which he developed in fierce opposition to the prevailing spirit of the times, is a source of fascination for the architectural photographer Klaus Kinold and the architecture writer Wilfried Wang. His ground plans were based on classical models such as Vitruvius and Palladio, he had a passion for measure and proportion, and he was devoted to the smallest details of craftsmanship and the pursuit of beauty. In his text on the so-called “Architect of Silence," Wang also discusses Bienefeld’s close relationships with his predominantly private clients.