The most beautiful facades in Jena are being sought

The flair of a city also depends on the aesthetic aspects of its buildings. A beautifully designed façade is not only appealing, but also has a positive influence on the surroundings. The sponsors of the façade prize have been successfully promoting many of these architectural gems in Jena since 1993.

This year, the following companies and private individuals are once again providing a total of almost 10,000 euros in prize money and non-cash benefits in recognition of the private commitment of building owners in particular:

- Sparkasse Jena-Saale-Holzland
- Ingenieurbüro Bau- und Ausrüstungen GmbH (IBA GmbH), Jena
- HI Bauprojekt GmbH, Jena
- Ernst-Abbe-Projekt-GmbH, Jena
- District craftsmen's association Jena-Saale-Holzland
- Your painter - Thomas Jüttner GmbH, Jena
- Augenoptik Stegmann, Jena
- Assekuranz & Immobilien Consult, Jena
- Dunkel, Veit & Heppner GmbH, Jena
- Gummich family, Jena (private)
- HEYX Engineering, project management - construction supervision, Jena
- GiSi ARCHiTECTS . Architectural office Gisbert Bachrodt
- Dirk Lange, Bürgel (private)
- Heiko Krabbes, Jena (private)
- Elisabeth Wackernagel, Jena (private)
- Steffen Kind - Energy consulting and building analysis, Jena
- Motel & Bowling Jembopark, Jena
- elf5 Jena GmbH

"For the 33rd time, the façade award not only recognizes architectural quality, but also the contribution of committed owners to enhancing the cityscape. The special prize for energy efficiency also focuses on the combination of design and climate protection - an issue that has high priority in Jena. My special thanks go to the sponsors who have made this commitment possible for many years",

says Dirk Lange, Head of the Department for Urban Development and the Environment.

Special prize for energy efficiency

The special prize for energy efficiency is awarded in addition to the actual façade prize for projects in which the architecture is combined with the use of renewable energies and technologies to increase energy efficiency in particularly exemplary quality.

Important deadlines for participation

• Until 30.09.2025, building owners can apply for the façade prize and the special energy efficiency prize with their new build or renovation projects in the city of Jena. Public buildings are excluded from the award of prize money.
• The jury meeting, at which each applicant property will be inspected, will take place on 13.11.2025.
• The winners will be officially announced and the prize money presented at the award ceremony on 15.12.2025 in the town hall.
• The sponsors and the city of Jena are looking forward to receiving a wide range of applications.

More information and forms

The competition conditions and application forms can be found on the website of the City of Jena: https://planen-bauen.jena.de/fassadenpreis