Juergen Rustler

Prof. Juergen Rustler serves as Professor for "Design and Existing Structures" at the Institute of Architecture, Mainz University of Applied Sciences since 2017, with prior teaching appointments in the Master's program in Monumental Heritage at Anhalt University of Applied Sciences (2015-2017) and at the China Academy of Art in Hangzhou (2016).

Education:

• Studied architecture and design at the State Academy of Fine Arts in Stuttgart (1994-1999)

His research specializes in heritage conservation and adaptive reuse of listed buildings, integrating contemporary design with historical preservation. Prof. Rustler's methodology emphasizes technical renovation of culturally significant structures while maintaining architectural integrity, demonstrated through landmark projects like the Albertinum Museum in Dresden and Alte Pinakothek in Munich.

Awards:

• Heinrich Tessenow Prize (awarded post-graduation on recommendation of Prof. David Chipperfield)

As an educator, Prof. Rustler mentors architecture students with focus on practical conservation techniques. His dual role bridges academic theory and professional practice through Rustler Schriever Architekten, where he leads projects requiring innovative solutions for historically protected buildings.

Professional practice forms the core of his work, with significant contributions to museum renovations and ongoing development of conservation methodologies for 20th-century architectural heritage.