Beton & Nicht Beton

The debate on the sustainability of concrete as a building material rages on, shaped by interest groups from the construction industry to climate activists. With over 1600 completed projects, Felix Sommer and his team at Berlin-based company SB5ÜNF are one of Germanys best-known experts specializing in concrete repairs, maintenance, and renovation. His engaging stories provide an insight into spectacular building projects, into perfecting the craftsmanship, and into cooperating equitably with all parties involved in a project. This lavishly designed volume offers an extraordinary perspective that enriches the conversation around one of modernisms most impactful construction materials. Also available as special editionbound in concrete: 978-3-98612-086-3 - Offers an unconventional entry point into the ongoing debate on the sustainability and aesthetics of concrete Engagingly presents the expert knowledge of a concrete repair, maintenance, and restoration specialist Features previously unpublished photographs of wellknown constructions, from Peter Haimerls renovated forest house in Schedlberg to the Futurium (Richter Musikowski) and the Neue Nationalgalerie (Mies van der Rohe) in Berlin

Felix Sommer is an entrepreneur, carpenter, and musician, and owns the Kulturhof Dretzen together with his wife Anke Sommer. He is the founder of the companies Betonretusche (2004) and SB5ÜNF (2016). Felix Sommer advises architecture offices, as well as teaching at university level, lecturing, and consulting. He also hosts the Beton:Kontexte event held in Berlin.