Andreas Putz

Prof. Dr. Andreas Putz is a Professor of Modern Architectural Monument Preservation at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), affiliated with the TUM School of Engineering and Design. His career spans academic research, architectural practice, and interdisciplinary heritage conservation roles.

• Education: Architecture degrees from TU Dresden, University of Edinburgh, and ETH Zurich.
• Professional Experience: Architect in Basel/Dresden, research roles at ETH Zurich, IRS Erkner/Berlin, and gta Institute.

Research focuses on preservation of modern architectural heritage, including concrete repair techniques, building archaeology, and historical authenticity frameworks. Active in UNESCO heritage projects such as monitoring the Bauhaus World Heritage Site and Fagus Factory.

Awards include the ERC Starting Grant (2022) and Theodor Fischer Prize (2016). Serves on boards for ICOMOS, AKTLD, and the Leibniz Research Alliance 'Value of the Past.'

Publications emphasize comparative case studies, historical methodologies, and political contexts of urban preservation. Current work bridges theory and practice in 20th-century architectural heritage challenges.