gerner°gerner plus is a Vienna-based architecture firm established in 1996. The office operates under the name GERNER GERNER PLUS. and is recognized for its wide-ranging architectural work that stretches across urbanism, interior, and industrial design. Headquartered in Vienna, the firm’s approach centers on engaging deeply with both the spaces they design and the individuals or organizations commissioning them.
Their portfolio shows a notable breadth, including residential architecture, wineries, commercial and industrial buildings, social and health centers, and large-scale refurbishments such as the general renovation of Vienna’s U-Bahn stations. One high-profile example is their collaboration with Danish firm 3XN on 'Poseidon's Realm,' a 6,000-square-meter aquarium designed for Vienna’s Schönbrunn Zoo, which demonstrates their capability in handling complex and publicly significant projects.
Over the years, gerner°gerner plus has received numerous awards, including the BIG SEE Award for projects like 'handelskai' in 2023 and 'howa' in 2019, as well as the Otto-Borst-Price for Urban Renewal for 'wolfshof' in 2020, among others. Their history reflects a consistent engagement with innovative architectural solutions, often emphasizing unusual spatial configurations and views.
Today, the firm continues to work on diverse projects, from multi-unit residential buildings to public infrastructure, displaying versatility and a commitment to thoughtful design without relying on formulaic or generic solutions. Their work is both regionally rooted and internationally recognized, marking them as a notable player in Austria’s architectural landscape.