bez+kock architekten

Fields of work

Each construction project is unique. It follows that the appropriate architectural solution can only be found on an individual, task-specific basis. Our goal is to develop distinctive and harmonious architecture based on the existing parameters of location, function and budget, that is characterized by resource-conscious longevity. Just as diverse as the design problems, the structures we build are always unique. We welcome this heterogeneity. Concert hall or library, town hall or university, housing or city hall – an autonomous and sustainable contribution to architecture can emerge from each task.

New center in the Luisenpark
Mannheim, 2023

Office structure

Our Stuttgart based office was founded in 2001 by Martin Bez and Thorsten Kock. We are a constantly growing team of about 60 architects. Our commissions primarily result from successful architectural competition entries. The designs are archetypal manifestations of our comprehensive quality standard for architecture. Our common goal is to realize unique, functional and economical buildings. One of our highest priorities is an integrated approach to the design process – from urban design to detail and from first stroke to structural realization.

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1967 born in Stuttgart

1987–1989 Correspondence course in architectonic drawing

1989–1996 Studied architecture at the TU Karlsruhe and ETH Zurich (CH)

1996 Diploma under Prof. Jo Coenen and Prof. Arno Lederer

1996–1997 Employed at Jourda + Perraudin Architectes, Lyon (FR)

1997–2000 Employed at Kaag+Schwarz Architekten, Stuttgart

since 2001 Bez+Kock Architekten

2003–2011 Lectureship at the University of Stuttgart, chair of Prof. Dr. Thomas Jocher

2005 Appointment to the BDA Association of German Architects

since 2006 Bez+Kock Generalplaner GmbH

2006–2007 Lectureship at the University of Stuttgart, chair of Prof. Arno Lederer

since 2009 Competition jury member

2017–2018 Subsitute professorship at the TU Darmstadt

2021 Visiting professor at the aac Academy for Architectural Culture in Hamburg

since 2023 Member of the architectural advisory board for the City of Laupheim

1967	born in Stuttgart

1987–1989	Correspondence course in architectonic drawing
1989–1996	Studied architecture at the TU Karlsruhe and ETH Zurich (CH)
1996	Diploma under Prof. Jo Coenen and Prof. Arno Lederer
1996–1997	Employed at Jourda + Perraudin Architectes, Lyon (FR)
1997–2000	Employed at Kaag+Schwarz Architekten, Stuttgart
since 2001	Bez+Kock Architekten
2003–2011	Lectureship at the University of Stuttgart, chair of Prof. Dr. Thomas Jocher
2005	Appointment to the BDA Association of German Architects
since 2006	Bez+Kock Generalplaner GmbH
2006–2007	Lectureship at the University of Stuttgart, chair of Prof. Arno Lederer
since 2009	Competition jury member
2017–2018	Subsitute professorship at the TU Darmstadt
2021	Visiting professor at the aac Academy for Architectural Culture in Hamburg
since 2023	Member of the architectural advisory board for the City of Laupheim

Martin Bez

Biography

1966 born in Giengen an der Brenz

1985-1987 Carpentry apprenticeship

1987-1995 Studied architecture at the University of Stuttgart and the Georgia Tech, Atlanta (USA)

1994 Employed at Prof. Sabir Khan, Boston

1995 Diploma under Prof. Boris Podrecca and Prof. Dr. Jürgen Joedicke

1996-1998 Employed at Kaag+Schwarz Architekten, Stuttgart

1998-2000 Employed at Wulf+Partner, Stuttgart

since 2001 Bez+Kock Architekten

2004-2006 Lectureship at the University of Stuttgart, chair of Prof. Dr. Thomas Jocher

2005 Appointment to the BDA Association of German Architects

since 2006 Bez+Kock Generalplaner GmbH

2006-2007 Lectureship at the University of Stuttgart, chair of Prof. Arno Lederer

2010-2021 Lectureship at the University of applied Sciences Stuttgart, Prof. Tobias Wulf

since 2010 Competition jury member

2018-2023 Member of the architectural advisory board for the City of Nurtingen

since 2020 Member of the architectural advisory board for the City of Offenbach

since 2024 Member of the architectural advisory board for the City of Ludwigsburg

1966	born in Giengen an der Brenz

1985-1987	Carpentry apprenticeship
1987-1995	Studied architecture at the University of Stuttgart and the Georgia Tech, Atlanta (USA)
1994	Employed at Prof. Sabir Khan, Boston
1995	Diploma under Prof. Boris Podrecca and Prof. Dr. Jürgen Joedicke
1996-1998	Employed at Kaag+Schwarz Architekten, Stuttgart
1998-2000	Employed at Wulf+Partner, Stuttgart
since 2001	Bez+Kock Architekten
2004-2006	Lectureship at the University of Stuttgart, chair of Prof. Dr. Thomas Jocher
2005	Appointment to the BDA Association of German Architects
since 2006	Bez+Kock Generalplaner GmbH
2006-2007	Lectureship at the University of Stuttgart, chair of Prof. Arno Lederer
2010-2021	Lectureship at the University of applied Sciences Stuttgart, Prof. Tobias Wulf
since 2010	Competition jury member
2018-2023	Member of the architectural advisory board for the City of Nurtingen
since 2020	Member of the architectural advisory board for the City of Offenbach
since 2024	Member of the architectural advisory board for the City of Ludwigsburg

Thorsten Kock

Biography

1983	born in Stuttgart
2007	Degree in architecture from the University of applied Sciences Stuttgart
2018	Employed at Bez+Kock Architekten
2024	Member of the Executive Board

1985	born in Nantong (China)
2016	Degree in architecture from the University of Stuttgart
2018	Employed at Bez+Kock Architekten
2024	Team leader

1974	born in New York City
2004	Degree in architecture from the MIT Massachusetts Institute of Technology
2013	Employed at Bez+Kock Architekten
2016	Member of the Executive Board

1975	born in Albstadt-Ebingen
2001	Degree in Architecture from the University of Stuttgart
2010	Employed at Bez+Kock Architekten
2016	Member of the Executive Board

1975	born in Weinheim
2002	Degree in architecture from the University of applied Sciences Stuttgart / TU Delft
2011	Employed at Bez+Kock Architekten
2016	Member of the Executive Board