Rugenbergen School Bönningstedt

Domplatz in Hamburg Hamburg

Bickbargen primary school Halstenbek

Kindergarten Dwerkaten Luetjensee

Who owns the street? The cases of Lange Reihe and Steindamm in Hamburg UCL Press

Kindergarten Lohe-Rickelshof Lohe-Rickelshof

To Rebuild or Not to Build,Bornplatz Synagogue in Hamburg National University of Singapore

Why are conservative Immigrants & LGBTQ+ groups not sharing the same public space in Hamburg? University of Nottingham Trent

Revamping German educational facilities into communal centres University of Nottingham Trent

Cooperative Housing as a Substratum for Societal Integration University of Nottingham

Community Centre Lägerdorf

Afrikahaus Hamburg

Trittau School Trittau

TU Berlin Chemical Invention Factory Berlin

Kindergarten Muensterdorf Muensterdorf

School Rugenbergen Boenningstedt

Heinrich Eschenburg School Holm

Kindergarten Dueneberg Geesthacht

Grundschule Luetjensee Luetjensee

Bunkers in Hamburg as symbols of a dark heritage University of Birmingham

Johann Rist School Wedel

We are hiring Architects Vorschau

We are hiring Architects

We are looking for creative and bold architects! If you have 3–5 years of experience and are fluent in German and English, join our team! Send your application to: info@janbraker.de.  Eligibility to work in the EU is mandatory. Photo: Jakob Börner.

Intern-6 weeks
DAAD/TU Berlin (Habitat Unit)/ASU Vorschau

Intern-6 weeks DAAD/TU Berlin (Habitat Unit)/ASU

We are pleased to welcome our new intern Sandy Grant to our team as part of the 2023–2026 collaboration program with DAAD and TU Berlin's Habitat-Unit. Ms. Grant will actively participate in developing our new concept design for Hamburg's squares, with a focus on Domplatz. Her arrival is part of our collaboration with TU Berlin's Habitat-Unit entitled "Towards Greener Egyptian Cities: Promoting People-Centered, Practice-Oriented Urbanism". This project is funded by the DAAD's  „Praxispartnerschaften Afrika 2023–2026“ program and brings together our office, TU Berlin's Habitat-Unit, and partners in Germany and Egypt to foster knowledge exchange between academia and environmentally conscious urban practices.

Nov 2024
Lecture 
British University in Egypt-BUE Vorschau

Nov 2024 Lecture  British University in Egypt-BUE

Dr. Bedour Braker will deliver a lecture to architecture students at the British University in Cairo as part of the "Built Environment and Human Behaviour" course. The lecture will highlight the transformative impact of involving communities in project decision-making and how this approach can reshape the identity of small communities. Dr. Braker will also explore how architecture, through innovative design methods, can positively influence user experiences and foster deeper connections between people and their environments.

Nov 2024
Public Lecture
University of Thessaly Vorschau

Nov 2024 Public Lecture University of Thessaly

Jan Braker has been invited to deliver a public lecture for architecture students at the University of Thessaly on November 10th. In this special talk, Braker will dive into the journey of architectural design, from the initial concept stages all the way to project completion. He’ll share insights into how his office embraces sustainability, focusing on environmentally responsible practices that make a positive impact. Braker will also explore the role of architecture as a bridge for community needs, highlighting how design can serve as a meaningful mediator for the people and places it touches.

Oct 2024 Public Lecture Spatial Simulation Lab

Dr. Bedour Braker gave a talk at the Spatial Simulation Lab entitled “Architecture as a Community Facilitator: From Design Vision to Reality.” In this talk, Dr. Braker explored the important role of the architect as a facilitator, bridging the gap between different stakeholders – from politicians and community representatives to the actual users – and ensuring that their voices are included in the design process. She highlighted several transformative projects completed by our office Jan Braker Architect in Hamburg, and showed how these designs had changed the community’s perception and fostered a deep sense of connection and identity within their built environment. In addition, Dr. Braker provided a detailed insight into the comprehensive process the office followed – from the first visionary sketches on paper or screen to the realized buildings on site – and highlighted the collaboration, challenges and innovations that accompanied the implementation of these architectural ideas.

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Sept 2024
Gold Prize
Kalzip Vorschau

Sept 2024 Gold Prize Kalzip

Our project ASB Bachlinge Kindergarten was awarded the Gold Prize in the Kalzip Architecture Awards for the Most Beautiful Architecture category. This category focuses on the aesthetic value of the systems used. Evaluation criteria included versatility and creativity as well as the lasting impression of the buildings amongst the public. The event took place in the Loftschiffhanger in Mülheim. 

Sept. 2024 Paper Acceptance

Dr. Bedour Braker has been invited to present a paper titled "Transforming Hamburg's Historic Heart into a Cosmopolitan Urban Oasis: The Case of Domplatz." This paper highlights our office's proposed solutions to maximize the potential of Domplatz as a public space, reinforcing its role and identity within Hamburg as a cosmopolitan hub. The presentation will be held at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina in Alexandria, Egypt, during the IASTE Conference in 2025.

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We are hiring
Personal assistant  Vorschau

We are hiring Personal assistant 

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for organization and design? We’re looking for a dynamic “Personal Assistant” to join our team at “JAN BRAKER ARCHITEKT” in Hamburg. You’ll manage schedules, support daily tasks, and handle key administrative duties. Fluent in German and English, with basic graphic design skills? This could be your perfect opportunity! Apply now to: info@janbraker.de Photo by: Jakob Börner

We are hiring
Architecture intern Vorschau

We are hiring Architecture intern

Looking for a sharp, motivated intern to assist us with research and design at JAN BRAKER ARCHITEKT in Hamburg.If you’re eager to dive into real projects we want to hear from you. Apply now and get hands-on experience with us!Send to: info@janbraker.de

We are hiring
Architect Vorschau

We are hiring Architect

Calling bold, innovative architects. If you have 3-5 years of experience, and communicate in German and English professionally, join us! Apply now to:nfo@janbraker.de Photo: JAKOB BÖRNER

Jul 2024 Paper Acceptance Chania, Greece

In collaboration with Prof. Iordanis Stilidis and Dr. Heba Hussein, Dr. Bedour Braker's shared paper has been accepted for presentation at the UMAR conference in Chania, Greece. Their research (COMMON GROUND – COLLECTIVE PERSPECTIVES: A series of initiatives for social-spatial reforms) stemming from transformative workshops across several Mediterranean cities, explores innovative urban revitalization strategies and fosters a rich network of academic and cultural exchange.

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