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 award 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 around 10,000 euros in prize money and contributions in kind to honor the private commitment of building owners in particular for the 34th time:

• Sparkasse Jena-Saale-Holzland
• Ingenieurbüro Bau- und Ausrüstungen GmbH (IBA GmbH), Jena
• HI Bauprojekt GmbH, Jena
• Ernst-Abbe-Projekt-GmbH, Jena
• Your painter - Thomas Jüttner GmbH, Jena
• Augenoptik Stegmann, Jena
• AICON 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
• Elisabeth Wackernagel, Jena (private)
• Steffen Kind - Energy consulting and building analysis, Jena
• Motel & Bowling Jembopark, Jena
• Dirk Lange, Bürgel (private)
• elf5 Jena GmbH, Jena

"Whether it's a listed refurbishment, a high-quality new build or an innovative energy solution - behind every property submitted are people who take responsibility for their buildings and the cityscape. We want to make this commitment visible and honor it. At the same time, the Special Energy Efficiency Award shows that sophisticated design and sustainable building are naturally linked today," says Dirk Lange, Head of Urban Development and 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 30.09.2026, developers 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, during which each applicant property will be inspected, will take place on 04.11.2026.
• The winners will be officially announced and the prize money presented at the award ceremony on 14.12.2026 in the town hall.
• The sponsors and the city of Jena are looking forward to receiving a wide range of applications.