Shaping places to live
We develop strategic visions for neighbourhoods, villages and public squares that strengthen identity and foster community.
Studio · About us
Architecture studio in Innsbruck – since 2003
We are Stadt : Labor – Architekten, an award-winning architecture studio based in Innsbruck, Austria, working mainly across the Alpine region. Our focus is on sustainable architecture, a careful approach to existing buildings, and community-oriented planning and design processes.
- Founded
- 2003
- Projects
- 71
- Region
- Tyrol · South Tyrol
Approach
From what is found to the unmistakable.
Preserving heritage
With respect and expertise we refurbish and revitalise historic building fabric, particularly in the field of heritage conservation.
Building the future
We realise forward-looking projects in sustainable construction that meet contemporary demands for living, working and leisure.
“We build on at places – with the existing fabric, with the landscape, and with those who live here.”
Founders
Two perspectives. One shared approach.
Barbara Lanz
Founder · Building archaeology
Martin Mutschlechner
Founder
Barbara Lanz and Martin Mutschlechner combine building archaeology and place-making: she reads buildings, he reads places. Together with their team they develop places that feel familiar and are nevertheless new.
We welcome unsolicited applications, internship enquiries and exchange with committed planners. Send an application →
Journal · From the lab
Articles, awards and site updates.
Awards
4 awards, one theme: building on.
- 2011Holzbaupreis Tirol (Tyrolean Timber Construction Award) · 1st prize, Revitalisation category · House with Chapel
- 2011Holzbaupreis Tirol (Tyrolean Timber Construction Award) – Commendation, Interiors category · Institute of Architectural History
- 20137th South Tyrolean Architecture Award – Nomination · Astra Cinema Foyer, Brixen
- 2024Award of the Province of Tyrol for New Building (Neues Bauen) – Commendation · Hof D – Revitalisation
Clients (selection)
Municipalities, the Land, foundations, private clients.
Amt für Natur und Landschaft · ARE Austrian Real Estate · ARZ – Allgemeines Rechenzentrum · ASFINAG · BDA Bundesdenkmalamt Tirol · Berlage Institut · BIA (Donaumarina Tower) · Braunau am Inn · Dorferneuerung · EOS Export Organisation Südtirol · Fischerhäusl Innsbruck · Gemeinde Brixen · Gemeinde Innichen · Gemeinde Klausen · Gemeinde Längenfeld (Museum Lehn) · Gemeinde Plaus · Gemeinde Scharnitz · Gemeinde Schönberg im Stubaital · Gemeinde Söll · Gemeinde St. Johann in Tirol · Gemeinde Toblach (Dreizinnenblick) · Gemeinde Vintl · Gemeinde Wildschönau (Niederau) · IIG Innsbrucker Immobilien · Stadt Innsbruck (Campagne, Vill) · Kartitsch · Land Tirol (Sicherheitszentrum Tirol, Haus der Natur Pitztal) · Landesbaudirektion Hochbau · Lienz · MED-EL · Marktgemeinde Mönichkirchen · Messerschmitt Stiftung · Palais Trapp Privatstiftung · Pfarrei Hl. Georg (Widum Antholz) · Schloss Lindach · Schultz Gruppe · Swarovski · Tiroler Landesmuseen · Universität Innsbruck · Universität Venedig · Veidlerhof · Villach
In our studio we place great value on sustainability and on the well-being of the people who use our spaces. We believe that good architecture minimises its impact on the environment and maximises its benefit to people. We use efficient construction methods, keep material and energy consumption within limits and build circular-economy thinking into our projects. Our aim is buildings that are timeless, enduringly beautiful and adaptable.