bert haller innenarchitekten news

Bert Haller as a member of the jury for the first
"AIT Award" 2012   [January 2012]

With the AIT Award the journal AIT (architecture, interior, technical solutions) now starts a new competition with a particular high profile. Year after year from now the best architecture and most outstanding interior design projects will be acknowledge - in Europe, America, Asia and all other regions of the world.

Together with other renowned architects Bert Haller is asked to classify, discuss and judge these international projects.

The award ceremony and the AIT Award exhibition take place during the Light + Building 2012 trade fair in Frankfurt.

Product test shower drain CeraLine Aktiv by Dallmer    [November 2011]

It was an interesting and instructive experience that was also very enjoyable. Our team were participating the product test for the new Dallmer shower drain.

Appreciating the opportunity to comment on a new product you can read our critic in the AIT November issue.

Competition – Prime Tower Zurich   [September 2011]

The 126m high "Prime Tower" is about to become the new signature building in the skyline of Zurich.

The design concept of bert haller innenarchitekten for the gastronomy and conferences on the highest floors shows an exclusive lifestyle and stands for a unique and modern way of life.

We designed a flexible structure that allows to combine and separate spaces in different ways in order to apply to different functions, events and temporary needs of this extraordinary restaurant with its outstanding view.

Participance at the project
100 tabs 100 years "Liquid Architecture"    [August 2011]

In co-operation with one of the leading fitting manufacturers the AIT magazine asked leading architects and interior architects to sketch their visions of a tab. We participated with two different designs which were exhibited at the "Architektursalon" in Cologne on July the 14th.

The concept of "Raindrops" is focusing on the emotional aspects of water. Pipes with different diameters are suspended from the ceiling in a way that they build a sculptural like structure. A sensor is detecting movements under the pipes and activates the water flow which starts dripping and running like a warm summer rain.

"Spring" is celebrating the character of water movement. The wall displays just a fine slot through which water can run, flow and gush. Water pressure and temperature can be regulated by sensors which are invisible integrated in the wall panel.

All good things come in threes -
"Swiss Chalet" Zurich airport    [July 2011]

As part of the development measures at Zurich airport the new restaurant "Swiss Chalet" will be setting new standards at the Airside Center.

Without exploiting prevalent clichés, the aim was to implement genuine swissness into the airport - a new interpretation of the archetype of a Swiss chalet. As a model for our design concept we took the image of a tunnel constructed by a giant auger and transformed it into space for our new restaurant.

"Swiss Chalet" is the third project designed by bert haller interior architects at Zurich airport.

Nomination for INsider Award 2011   [24.06. - 26.06.2011]

For the fourth time in a row, AIT and Carpet Concept are awarding cream of the crop German interior architects with the prestigious "INsider Award 2011". Repeatedly Bert Haller is one of the 12 selected and has been invited to spend a weekend in the Provence for a two-day closed meeting.

The annual INsider Award appreciate acknowledging achievements of a single person.

takespace – wellness at Fraunhofer Institute   [May 2011]

"takespace" is a refuge which promises a release of tension and regeneration in just 20 minutes. A composition of ionised and scented air, a relaxing shiatsu massage, moodlighting and gentle music is treating the visitor with a perfectly balanced amount of relaxation.

The German firm "Mediwell Product Innovation" from Übach-Palenberg is behind the project. They designed a prototype in close co-operation with bert haller interior architects. After years of development, takespace is now ready to be launched on the market. Since April 2011 it can be experienced at the "Fraunhofer Institute InHaus Center" in Duisburg, Germany.

The "Fraunhofer InHaus Center" is a national and international established innovation centre primarily concerned with systematic solutions for buildings and interior spaces. Within the centre the Fraunhofer Institute exhibits a wide range of research and development activities for the residential and commercial sector.

Product test Grohe Red tab   [February 2011]

With a lot of fun our team were participating the product test for the Grohe Red kitchen tab. "Red" is giving the opportunity to get boiling hot water directly from the kitchen tab.

Appreciating the opportunity to comment on a new product you can read our critic in the AIT January / February issue.

Restaurant "seven" gets his first Michelin star    [Januar 2011]

After Ivo Adam, chef of the restaurant "seven" designed by bert haller interior architects, gained several famous awards as the "Best of Swiss Gastro 2010" and the "Goldene Palme 2009", he has now been honoured with his first Michelin star for his innovative cuisine.

We are very pleased and warmly congratulate Ivo Adam on this great achievement!

[ > ] seven-ascona

Happy New Year    [January 2011]

The team of "bert haller innenarchitekten" likes to wish you a happy, healthy and prosperous new year!

First of three Projects at the airport Zürich completed! –
Fashionbar is opened!    [Autumn 2010]

The by Bert Haller Innenarchitekten designed Fashioncafé is offering culinary delights in a modern designed ambient.
As the design is transferring a pattern in the 3rd dimension „fashion“ isn´t just a name but a design concept.

A place to relax and enjoy was developed in the middle of the busy hallway in the dutyfree shopping area. An espressobar, a counter, bistro tables, a long table and long benches are offered for travellers to have a pleasant stay.

Bert Haller goes INSIGHT COLOGNE    [October 2010]

People who are interested in the way of working in the future can learn more about this topic during the ORGATEC Night of Corporate Architecture. The future of working and working spaces is the topic of a by Bert Haller guided tour through our project „InterContinental Stadthaus Köln“.

Date: 29.10.2010
Address: Pipinstr.1, 50667 Köln
Start: 19.00 Uhr, Meetingpoint Lobby

[ > ] InterContinental, Köln
[ > ] Stadthaus Köln
[ > ] Insight Cologne

The "Rolls-Royce" among the motor yachts is getting a new showroom
Riva showroom Ascona    [July 2010]

A new by Bert Haller Innenarchitekten transposed project was accomplished in Ascona, Switzerland.

As the luxury designed motorboats have been a symbol for outstanding quality since the nineteen fifties it was a challenge to provide a functional and aesthetically ambitious designed space.

Referring to the classic Riva-design the material and design concept is emphasising the elegant and characteristic appearance by combining regional materials from Ticino such as natural stone, with the typical Riva components.

[ > ] Poroli – RIVA Showroom

"fashioncafébar" New design concept
in the international airport - Zürich    [July 2010]

Getting attention creating refuge being modern and timeless at the same time; these have been issues of the given task.

"Fashion" not only being a title but being the theme at the same time. As the topic fashion is dealing with key words like "zeitgeist", convention, habit, change, trend, contrast and especially light and shadow, our design concept is using these contradictions and contrasts as a translation into space.

The famous Swiss cheese as a model we are designing a new gastronomy for the airport Zürich.

"Konvent der Baukultur" (convent of building culture) appointing Bert Haller    [spring 2010]

The "Konvent der Baukultur" is the central organ of a national foundation. Appointed members are founders and winners of important national prices, dealing with building culture.

Analysing - dignifying - future planning - supporting the awareness of the society for building culture - It is an honour for us and a credit for our work to become a part of this interesting and important institution.

[ > ] Bundesstiftung Baukultur

Way to go!    [February 2010]

A lot of exiting tasks are waiting for the "bert haller innenarchitekten" team. Since the beginning of the year we are supported by three new collegues - a warm welcome!

happy new year    [January 2010]

The team of "bert haller innenarchitekten" would like to wish you a great start and a happy and prosperous year 2010!

Bert Haller's lecture at the congress of the AIT-competition "Tapetenwechsel 2009"   [09.12.2009]

At the congress in the AIT-Architektur Salon in Hamburg the five winners of the first round present their edited designs. Committee member Bert Haller shows some projects developed by "bert haller innenarchitekten". Parallel to the congress an exhibition is presenting all submitted designs.

[ > ] tapetenwechsel-wettbewerb

"Master Best of Swiss Gastro 2010"    [23.11.2009]

The seven easy in Ascona designed by "bert haller innenarchitekten" did not only convince in the category "trend" but could also win the superior 1st price of "best of swiss gastro".
In the Category of gourmet restaurants "seven" got the 3rd price. Star cook Ivo Adam proudly received the 3 prices during the award night, together with his team.



[ > ] best of swiss gastro - award
[ > ] seven easy

Restaurant SEVEN winning "Goldene Palme 2009"    [October 2009]

The "Leaders Club Deutschland" award is standing for fresh, innovative and trendy concepts as well as for the best realised gastro concepts and was this year awarded to the "Bullerei" Hamburg (Tim Mälzer) and to SEVEN Ascona designed by "bert haller innenarchitekten". The mix of range, design, lifestyle and charisma impressed the committee.

This award nominates SEVEN for the international Foodservice Award taking place at the 5th of february in Stuttgart, where European gastro-concepts are competing.

We are happy for Family Breuer, Ivo Adam and Adrian Stalder, to winning this award.

[ > ] play "Leaders Club Award Winner 2009" video

[ > ] leadersclub deutschland
[ > ] leadersclub schweiz
[ > ] seven-ascona

1st Place in the "Clouds" competition
Restaurant, Café-Winebar at Zurich Airport    [July 2009]

Flying is the feeling of freedom, to be gliding weightlessly far above everything. Flying is to experience the height and width of a whole new perspective, and has been man's dream since time immemorial. The new restaurant has the appearance of floating over the existing architecture, breathing new life into the Airport's shopping centre. The large-scale gestures and the giant symbol of a dynamic freeform, which brings to mind the wing of an aircraft, unite and form the new restaurant "Clouds" as a space. Already from a distance, the traveller is made aware of the new restaurant concept and is lured in by curiosity. With this conceptual approach, Bert Haller Interior Architects developed a design which convinced the Jury, by combining a local connection with cosmopolitan hospitality.

Bert Haller on the Judging Panel of the AIT Competition
"Tapetenwechsel 2009"   [July 2009]

The Architecture magazine AIT, in cooperation with the German Wallpaper Institute GmbH, launched the first edition of the "ideas" competition. Together with other renowned architects, interior designers and journalists, Bert Haller will judge the concept designs submitted by entrants.

[ > ] tapetenwechsel-wettbewerb

seven asia - Exotic Showpiece of the seven Ensemble in Ascona   [May 2009]

A variety of different zones united in a restaurant, this is the basic principle which defines the seven ensemble on Lake Maggiore, created by Bert Haller Interior Architects. The zones reflect and contrast the rich variety of Asian cuisine on offer. A Sushi-bar is located at the front of the restaurant area and is directly behind a revealing, ceiling to floor glass façade. The plates, on which the dishes are served, are transported to the guest by means of an invisible magnetic mechanism, as if by a ghostly hand, via the glass conveyer belt.
The creative concept of Seven Asia is emphasised through the modern interpretation of classical Asian elements, such as a sea of paper lanterns on the ceiling, Japanese goldfish or the large Wuhan Gong which is rung on special occasions.

[ > ] seven asia

seven Project in BDIA Handbook 2009/10   [May 2009]

The Bert Haller Interior Architects "seven" restaurant project is featured in the latest issue of the BDIA Handbook. Twenty recent interior architect projects, featured in the annual publication, were selected by a specialist jury and awarded a prize. Bert Haller Interior Architects has already appeared in BDIA when the Radisson SAS Cologne project was featured in the 2006/07 issue.

Waldorf=Astoria Hotel, Berlin   [February 2009]

In 2011 the new Waldorf=Astoria Hotel Berlin will be opening doors to begin a new era in one of the most wanted spots of the capital.
In the course of the competition "Zoofenster" bert haller innenarchitekten impressed the international jury, consisting of representatives of the owners and the Hilton Hotels Corporation, with a high quality design concept. In teamwork with Prof. Mäckler Architekten, responsible for the architectural plan of the prestigious building project located at the Berliner Tiergarten, we received the mandate for the interior design of the 31 storey high five-star luxury hotel.
Major themes in the design concept are the many fascinating aspects of Berlin as an exciting, pulsating and contemporary city with historical background. These elements are translated into a choice of high-quality, sensual and modern materials.
Urban style, combined with traditional motive represents the abstraction of cultural and site-specific aspects and values and reflects the imposing magic of an inspiring experience between lifestyle, business, regeneration, cultural prosperity and personal satisfaction.
To meet the high standard of the luxury brand the Waldorf=Astoria Hotel Berlin receives its own extravagant design concept convincing with sophisticated contemporary elegance considering the flagsip hotel in New York.

merry christmas   [december 2008]

We wish you a merry christmas and a happy new year.

grand re-opening of convention centre EUROGRESS, Aachen   [27.09.2008]

We join Iris Berben in celebrating the re-opening of the Eurogress Foyer and Event Rooms, after a summer break and three month renovation period. Actress Iris Berben was star guest of the evening and was awarded the Golden Euriade-Ehrennadel in the Europasaal. During the award ceremony she congratulated Eurogress on the successfully completed renovation. Grace Brumby performed with the Russian State Orchestra, presenting a further classical highpoint of the evening's programme. As a conclusion to the masterplan, the newly designed Brüsselsaal makes the Eurogress one of the most modern congress centres in Germany. The Director of Eurogress, Eugen Rinder, expressed his happiness concerning the fulfilment of one of his most important dreams, namely 'to give this building a new face'.

[ > ] Eurogress Aachen

Bert Haller "on air"    [September 2008]

In the Sunday features programme "SWR2 Matinee" broadcast on 07.09.2008, Bert Haller discussed the use of the colour 'lilac' in interior design with presenter Evi Seibert. A tour through Bert Haller Interior Architect planned Radisson SAS Hotel in Cologne, included an on-site visit to the Wellness Room "takespace" as well as some of their other projects which are "bathed in lilac light'.

Wellness with "takespace"   [August 2008]

"takespace" promises relaxation and regeneration for all the senses in just 20 minutes. The German firm Mediwell Product Innovation from Übach-Palenberg is behind the project, and developed a prototype in close cooperation with Bert Haller Interior Architects. Visitors to the deep red glossy paint-finished Wellness Room are pampered with refined, ionised air, relaxing Shiatsu massage and by the light, colour, sounds and scent. The round, organic forms of "takespace" impart a feeling of harmony and security, while the comfortable massage chair begins to pulsate, knead and stimulate according to the program chosen. An Air-Wash air conditioner cleanses and enriches the air with Ions. The outcome is an air quality otherwise only attainable from a day at the seaside or in the mountains. A curved wall of light provides suitable colour harmonies via LED pulse contact control. An aroma-machine dispenses a choice of scents inside the "takespace" and a Dolby Surround System transmits pleasant and relaxing sounds.

Presently to be experienced exclusively at the Radisson SAS Hotel, Cologne

[ > ] takespace/mediwell

Nomination for INsider Award 2008   [29 june – 01 July 2008]

At the request of AIT and Carpet Concept Bert Haller has been invited, as one of the 12 nominees, to spend the coming weekend at the Hotel Sectantio (AIT 6-2005) in Abruzzo, Italy. For the first time ever, the best German interior architect will be awarded the prestigious ‘INsider Award 2008’.
The official award ceremony will be held in autumn at the KAP in Cologne.

"seven-sushi" Eyecatcher on Lake Maggiore, Ascona   [may 2008]

Following on from seven and seven-easy, the smaller than 30m? seven-sushi restaurant in Ascona came into being in spring 2008. Layers of white Norenn fans hung on the ceiling are juxtaposed with a sea of soft-white paper lanterns of varying size, fill the entire space and impart a pleasant feeling of airy floatiness to the guest.

[ > ] seven-Ascona

Completion of the Eurogress Foyer, Aachen    [03.10.2007]

After the large concert hall (Europasaal), the Reception area and façade, the Foyer has now been newly designed and renovated within the framework of the modernisation master plan for Eurogress. The outer skin of the Europasaal is now covered with a deep red, shiny, glass cladding which brings to mind the prow of a ship. This dynamic motif guides the visitor along the length of its curves, into the Europasaal.

[ > ] Eurogress Aachen

Completion of the Interboden Foyer, Ratingen    [august 2007]

The two-storey Entrance Hall in the Interboden Group Headquarters has been given a new, bright and friendly face. Jura limestone is combined with Zebrano wood and deep red glass. Specially made for the space, a six-meter high, vibrant green wall creates, in addition to the new glass façade, an exciting contrast between design and nature.

[ > ] Interboden

"seven-easy" a further gastronomical highlight, Ascona   
[august 2007]

We are pleased to have been given the opportunity to provide the design concept for the first branch of the seven restaurants. At the opposite end of the square in Ascona, seven-easy offers a fusion of Italian cooking and Ticino specialities. The concept leans towards that of its older sister seven, but as the name suggests, is more relaxed and down-to-earth.

[ > ] seveneasy-Ascona

Completion of the Interboden Offices, Ratingen    [january 2007]

The comprehensive, new re-design of the Interboden offices was finished this spring. A new working environment is formed with transparency, colour-play and open communication areas. Instead of the usual corridors of walls, the passage-way boundaries are removed by a continuous glass wall into which colourful cupboard cubes are set.

[ > ] Interboden

seven ways to be different   [13.07.2007]

This weekend owner family Breuer presented their urban livestyle restaurant "seven" as the result of an extensive new building phase planned by Bert Haller Interior Architects. A unique experience is offered to the visitor by the interplay of the picturesque place, exclusive cuisine and exceptional design down to the last detail.

[ > ] seven-Ascona

bert haller Innenarchitekten introduces its new
PR agency   [01.01.2007]

Since January 2007 Düsseldorf and Berlin located agency lottmann pr is in charge of the media and public relations activities of bert haller Innenarchitekten. In a first step the cooperation is focused on initial media activities including the trade, economic and lifestyle media.

Press contact:
lottmann pr
Anja Lottmann
Klever Str. 35
40477 Düsseldorf
tel 0049-211-4984958
fax 0049-211-9894841

[ > ] lottmann pr

Glittering Mask for Eurogress, Aachen    [december 2006]

A screen fabricated from stainless-steel spirals was installed in front of the 80-metre long functional-style façade of the 1970's building. Shaped in a concave like a parabolic mirror, it distorts the view to the inside but retains a connection with the nature on the outside through the filtering-in of falling sunlight. In the future, the metal mesh will be animated further with a series of changing light and colour effects and varied projections.

[ > ] Eurogress Aachen

Bert Haller to be member of the "contractworld" jury    [22.07.2006]

For the seventh time the contractworld award, the most prominent European architectural award for interior design is awarded. Projects with exceedingly quality, functionality und aesthetic as well as an innovative handling of room, material, colour und surfaces could participate. Innovative und holistic concepts of rooms have been evaluated in these categories: 1. office / administration, 2. hotel / restaurant, 3. shop / showroom / stand, 4. formation / education. The projects, that have been awarded during the meeting of the jury on july 20. / 21. 2006 will be presented during the DOMOTEX from january 13. to 16. 2007 in Hannover as a highlight of the entire contractworld event.

[ > ] contractworld Jury

Changing Logo   [13.07.2006]

Since a while we have changed our Logo to something more comfortable not neglecting our history and therefore remaining the orange color aspects. Also see our contact page.

[ > ] contact page

1st Place in the Lufthansa Training Centre Competition,
Seeheim   [may 2006]

For this submission by invitation only competition, Bert Haller Interior Architects developed an entirely new concept for the Lufthansa Education Centre in Seeheim. The entirety of the design task comprises an interior area of around 35,000sqm, as well as an outer area measuring over 5000 sqm. The ultra-modern scheme which referenced the Lufthansa brand secured first prize for Bert Haller Interior Architects.

SFT-Congress Münster (Westfalen)   [24.03.2006]

On Friday, 24.03.2006 at 14:45 pm, Mr. Haller will give a lecture on the SFT-ArchitekturCongress in Münster with the title "Das Bad als Relaxtempel" (the bath as a temple of relaxation). The event is followed by a podium discussion with the subject "The bath - new centre of the house?"

[ > ] SFT-Congress

contractworld congress 2006 Hannover   [15.01.2006]

On Sunday, 15.01.2006 at 12:00 pm, Mr. Haller will give a lecture on the contractworld congress in Hannover in the category Hotels. His lecture is entitled "Schattenspiel" (Shadowplay).

[ > ] Contractworld

Mr. Haller to receive lighting-architecture prize 2005   [16.12.2005]

This Friday Mr. Haller could harvest the seeds, he sew with his capabilities in conceptual lighting. Since the very beginning of the office the lighting concepts reflected much more than mere technical progess or efforts. They were a holistic view on materials, reflections, cognitive acceptance and more and farther sophisticated approaches. This was not the first, but one of the most important acknowledgements for this given to him by the renowned "Deutsches Architekturmuseum" in Frankfurt.

[ > ] Deutsches Architekturmuseum   [ > ] Licht-Architekturpreis 2005