Dialogue & Dissonance: PREFARENZEN 2027 captivates with colour and boldness

At a picturesque winegrower’s residence in Seewinkel, Burgenland, the PREFARENZEN jury has selected 13 outstanding architectural projects for the 2027 architecture book and calendar. The buildings demonstrate how PREFA aluminium roofs and façades combine colour, form and function – from vibrant red to bright yellow accents.

A dialogue that moves people

Over the years, the PREFARENZEN have become an important platform for architects,” says PREFA Managing Director Leopold Pasquali with pride. The award-winning projects range from detached houses in rural areas to innovative urban buildings. Each project makes a clear statement: architecture can be durable, functional and inspiring all at once.

Die Expertenjury bei den PREFARENZEN 2027 in der malerischen Winzerresidenz im burgenländischen Seewinkel im intensiven Dialog. Im Vordergrund zu sehen ist Leopold Pasquali, PREFA Geschäftsführer, während die natürliche Lichtführung durch große Fenster die Szene dynamisch beleuchtet.

Delved into the depth of the subject

Presenter Matthias Finkentey praises the lively discussion: “The individual working groups do not shy away from debate, and that is precisely what yields the really good results.” The photographer couple Juliane and Wolfgang Croce, who have been creatively documenting the event since the very beginning, have once again immersed themselves deeply in the dialogue this year and are taking away fresh inspiration. The photographers capture the energy and diversity of the projects and show how material, colour and design merge to form unique overall concepts.

PREFARENZEN 2027 Jurysitzung in einem hellen Seminarraum: Moderator Matthias Finkentey präsentiert vor blauen Pinnwänden Architekturprojekte aus PREFA Aluminium, während die Jury aufmerksam sitzt und Notizen macht. Große Fenster lassen Tageslicht herein und geben den Blick auf einen grünen Garten frei. Auf den Tischen liegen Architekturbücher, Notizhefte und Stifte. Die Szene vermittelt konzentrierte Analyse, kreativen Austausch und Bewertung von Design und Funktion. PREFA Aluminiumprodukte symbolisieren langlebige, innovative Dächer und Fassaden, die Ästhetik, Qualität und Inspiration für Architekturprojekte vereinen.

A jury that values diversity

The 11-member jury comprises architects, project consultants and marketing managers from several countries. The judging criteria include design, ideas, execution, and integration into the surroundings and intended use – not just the material itself.

Architecture that inspires

PREFARENZEN 2027 will be officially unveiled at the end of November. If you’d like to get a sneak peek at the world of architecture at PREFARENZEN before then, you’ll find what you’re looking for here. The PREFARENZEN platform features new properties, the latest news, the option to order the book and calendar, and details of the new nationwide event formats. Architectural projects can also be submitted there all year round.