DKFS portfolio, publication and information: FORM FOLLOWS TECHNOLOGY

FORM FOLLOWS TECHNOLOGY

RWTH AACHEN UNIVERSITY

Dirk Krolikowski I Ozan Yalniz ARUP on 'Architecture and engineering'

Falko Schmitt on 'Parametrics in high-rise design'

“The best tools and methods have always been the most important prerequisite for the creation of a good
building” Konrad Wachsman in ‘Wendepunt im Bauen’

Architecture and technology are in a direct relationship. The talks are meant to inspire and reflect on the
implementation of existing and emergent technologies in design, fabrication and the final product. Various
technological problem-solving strategies will be discussed and illustrated in project reports.

http://www.rwth-aachen.de/superc

DKFS is a british-german company founded by Dirk Krolikowski and Falko Schmitt with an interdisciplinary approach to design. Our main goal is to improve the quality of human infrastructure and innovate new models with unprecedented quality of use, sustainability and design that suit our modern lifestyle.

Our multidisciplinary team of architects, urbanists, engineers and Landscape designers has built an international reputation and received attention for our fresh and innovative interpretation of modern infrastructure with a portfolio of award winning bridge proposals and large span roofs.

DKFS aims to develop existing models of contemporary infrastructure further and create value through an intensive dialogue based process. This involves interdisciplinary investigation, working in close collaboration with engineers and other experts internationally. For this we maintain close working relationships with key players in the industry.

DKFS also maintains close ties to academic environment and lecture internationally about their work. They teach their own design classes at reputed Universities such as the Bartlett in London and use the research environment as a think tank to develop their fresh and innovative approach to design.

Part of DKFS’ portfolio are many 1st Prize competition wins, among them the RIBA administered international competition for the River Douglas Bridge in Preston and the connecting link bridge in the historic centre of Vienna. .

>> Dirk Krolikowski Partner

Dipl.-Ing. RWTH ARB RIBA CV

>> Falko Schmitt Partner

Dipl.-Ing. RWTH ARB RIBA CV