Architecture and Craft

A celebration of 150 years of architectural riches from the master builders of family homes and housing. Steeped in a family tradition of carpentry and craft, the Schmitz construction company rose from humble beginnings to become over the past 150 years one of Germany’s great builders, esteemed for its ability to create lasting works of architecture in a wide range of styles. Founded in 1864, the company has been at the forefront of architecture and building for more than five generations, and is poised to make significant contributions to the cities and towns of the future. This book documents the firm’s history from its founding to the present and offers a historical survey that showcases an almost overwhelmingly diverse architectural production, including churches, factories, villas; country homes and housing developments; stately city row houses; as well as the ambitious residential buildings of today, distinct for their luxurious interiors and often daring designs.