News from the University of Liechtenstein

As part of the Independent Study «POSTHUM» and the newly launched FFF research project «Built Heritage as a Resource», the Liechtenstein School of Architecture (LSA) is investigating the Post and Administration Building in the centre of Vaduz. Alongside the building’s architectural history and construction, the focus is on the potential reuse of its existing aluminium façade.

Architect and LSA Lecturer in Practice Nina Beck has received the Austrian anotHERVIEWture AWARD 2026 in the «Emerging Female Architect of the Year» category. The jury particularly recognised her approach to working with existing buildings and her commitment to combining circular construction with communal use.

Magdalena Nachbaur and Valeria Marina Klein received the Swiss Werkbund Award, worth CHF 1,000 each, for their Master's theses. The awards were presented at the University of Liechtenstein's graduation ceremony.

At the first Timber Boat Regatta on Lake Constance, architecture students and carpentry apprentices worked together to design and build their own wooden boats. The project week took place from 27 to 31 July 2026 as part of the Interreg research project Walz 4.0, which promotes collaboration between architecture and the skilled trades from the early stages of training and education.

Can machine learning build better stock portfolios? Dr Peter Hecht of AQR Capital Management explored this question at the 62nd After-Work Lecture hosted by the University of Liechtenstein and CFA Society Liechtenstein. His answer: yes, but not without economic judgement.

On 7 October 2026, Michaela Türtscher and Claudio Schneider returned to the Liechtenstein School of Architecture for an alumni lecture. The two alumni shared insights into their work and professional journeys. During the evening, they were presented with the LSA Alumni Award 2026 in person.

Meryem Akyol-Yölek from Austria and Anton Zschinschky from Germany have been awarded this year’s LGT University Scholarship. Both impressed the selection committee with their excellent academic performance, strong social commitment, and exceptional dedication.

On 16 September 2026, renowned Swiss structural engineer Jürg Conzett gave a public lecture at the Liechtenstein School of Architecture. He is particularly known for his bridge designs, including the Traversiner Stege in the Viamala Gorge.