First held in 2000, the Handwerk + Form competition now is a triennial tradition organised by Werkraum Bregenzerwald. It is an integral part of our efforts to promote co-operations between craftspeople and designers, to enhance the quality of crafts products and to initiate more exhibitions and publications.
High quality standards in building and living and great awareness for the importance of materials and proportions have a long-standing tradition in the Bregenzerwald region. The Handwerk + Form competition seeks to bring this heritage to the spotlight and keep it alive. An exhibition showcasing all submissions is arranged alongside the competition.
Competition archives
Handwerk + Form 2015
Jury: Ingrid Amann, André Born, Robert Fabach, Harry Metzler, Angelika Salzmann
Handwerk + Form 2012
Jury: Helmut Dietrich (architect), Irmgard Frank (architect), Sandra Hofmeister (journalist), Harry Metzler (graphic designer)
Handwerk + Form 2009
Jury: Carlo Baumschlager, Sebastian Hackenschmidt, Traudl Herrhausen, Harry Metzler, Wolfgang Pöschl
Handwerk + Form 2006
Jury: Christine Ax, Harry Metzler, Michael Hausenblas, Peter Zumthor, Hermann Czech
Handwerk + Form 2003
Jury: Peter Raacke (industrial designer), Harry Metzler (graphic designer), Bruno Spagolla (architect), Verena von Beckerath (architect), Jakob Gantenbein (journalist), Gion Caminada (architect), Christian Knechtl (designer and architect)
Handwerk + Form 2000
Jury: Jan Capol (editor), Anton Kaufmann (former chairman Werkraum Bregenzerwald), Nils Holger Moormann (producer), Hans Purin (architect), Antonella Rupp (architect), Hubert Sanktjohanser (joiner)
Handwerk + Form 1991
The jury was impressed and excited by the quality of the products and the aesthetic value.
Rianne Makkink
Jury member 2018, architect and partner Studio Makkink&Bey, Rotterdam