Do we need another hero?

In some offices, the ties with Hans Hollein are readily discernible, in other cases there are only indirect commonalities. What they all share is a readiness to engage with Hollein’s work with an open view and without ideological barriers even if they often hold contradictory positions. ‘Hollein Calling’ brings together a diverse and un-homogeneous group of architects. What unites them is the close connection between their building practice and participation in international discourses. They are fascinated by architecture as a cultural phenomenon and are interested in its historical dimension as a source for their own design and research.