SchottenBaumann

SchottenBaumann is the name used by a European architecture and engineering practice that provides integrated design and construction services. The firm offers architectural design, structural engineering, MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) consulting, and construction management to public and private sector clients. Its multidisciplinary teams work on complex building projects across commercial, residential, and institutional sectors.

Approach and methods: SchottenBaumann emphasizes collaboration across disciplines, early-stage feasibility studies, value engineering, and sustainable design. The practice typically employs digital design workflows, including building information modeling (BIM), to coordinate architecture, structure, and services throughout the project lifecycle. This integrated approach aims to improve efficiency, shorten schedules, and reduce lifecycle costs.

History and structure: The practice originated from a collaboration between architectural and engineering professionals and operates under a partner-led governance model. Teams are organized around projects with specialists in architecture, structural analysis, and building systems, enabling a unified design-to-delivery process.

Projects and impact: SchottenBaumann has contributed to a range of projects such as office buildings, mixed-use developments, educational facilities, and public infrastructure. The firm is known for balancing form and function while prioritizing performance, safety, and sustainability in its designs.

See also: List of architecture firms; Sustainable architecture; Building information modeling.