Frank Bauer

Frank Bauer serves as Professor of Digital Fabrication at the University of Applied Sciences Erfurt within the School of Architecture and Urban Planning. He holds a professorship focused on experimental digital design and manufacturing processes, and is an active member of the Cluster of Excellence Matters of Activity. His institutional collaborations span HU Berlin, Universidad Buenos Aires, UCL Bartlett, and the joint program between UdK and TU Berlin.

Research emphasizes digital fabrication methodologies, computational geometry, and the integration of artistic vision with structural engineering. His work bridges academic exploration and practical application through complex architectural projects requiring advanced manufacturing techniques.

Awards & Recognition

• Winner of the Margot and Paul Baumgarten Foundation Award
• Recipient of the Max Taut Prize
• Elsa Neumann Fellowship for emerging scientists
• DAAD International Virtual Academic Collaboration funding recipient
• Nominated for Mies Foundation YTAA and BDA/SARP Award

Bauer supervises Master's and Bachelor's theses in structural design while maintaining professional practice through Vogel Bauer Office, which specializes in producing architecturally significant projects involving complex geometries and artistic construction solutions.