Nerma Linsberger
Arch.Mag.arch.
* Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Living and working in Vienna since 1992
1993 - 1997
Study of Architecture at Academy of Fine Arts Vienna
Masterclass Prof. Timo Pentillä and Prof. Massimiliano Fuksas
2008
Founding NERMA LINSBERGER ZT GMBH
2017 - 2019
University Lecturer at TU Vienna
2016 - 2021
Member of Quality Advisory Board Upper Austria
nerma linsberger studio is dedicated to creating architecture that responds to both people and place.
The studio operates at the intersection of architecture, urbanism, and social responsibility. Works include residential and urban development projects, with a particular focus on sustainable social housing.
The office approaches every project as part of a larger urban fabric rather than as an isolated object. Curiosity and an open-minded design process drive the development of architectural solutions that respond to contemporary social and environmental challenges. This commitment shapes the studio‘s portfolio. The team strives to create spaces that are sustainable not only in terms of materials and construction, but also in the way they create community and quality of life.
Convinced that high-quality architecture should be accessible rather than exclusive, the studio works on projects throughout Austria and internationally, guided by the philosophy that buildings should remain relevant for generations to come.
Awards
Competitions
2022, Wohnen im SÜSS, Housing – 1st Prize
2022, Agdam City, Azerbaijan Social Housing – 1st Prize
2022, Am Wienerfeld West, Housing – 2nd Prize
2022, Winzer Dreieck, school Klosterneuburg– Recognition
2019, Living in Florida, Housing in Vienna 1220 – 1st Prize
2016, M GRUND Social Housing Mühlgrund - 1st prize
2016, Zeughausareal Innsbruck, Housing - Recognition
2012, Familienhotel Oggau - 2nd prize
2010, Chateau 21, Social Housing 1220 - 2nd prize
2009, Kagran west, Social Housing 1210 - 2nd prize
Awards
2026, WAF - World Architecture Festival - WILLLI for Aghdam - shortlisted
2024, Architizer A+Award, Finalist – Wohnen im SÜSS
2023, WAF - World Architecture Festival - Wohnen im SÜSS - shortlisted
2022, Architizer A+Firm Award, Finalist
2022, The Plan Award, Finalist - WILLLI Social Housing im Dritten
2021, Award Wohnbauten des Jahres, Auszeichnung Sozialer Wohnungsbau – M GRUND
2021, Architizer A+Firm Award, Spezial Mention
2021, Architizer A+Award, Finalist – WILLLI Social Housing im Dritten
2020, PARIS DESIGN AWARDS, Winner – SAKURA Social Housing on Brünner Straße
2019, bestarchitects (Düsseldorf, Germany) – M GRUND Social Housing Mühlgrund
2019, If Design Award (Hannover, Germany) – M GRUND Social Housing Mühlgrund
2019, GERMAN DESIGN AWARD 19 (Germany) – M GRUND social Housing Mühlgrund
2019, Architecture MasterPrize – Firm of the year, shortlisted
2018, GERMAN DESIGN AWARD 18 (Germany) – SAKURA Social Housing on Brünner Straße
2018, If Design Award Hannover, Germany) – SAKURA Social Housing on Brünner Straße
2018, Architecture Masterprize – B 53 Social Housing on Beckmanngasse
2017, Schorsch (Vienna) – M GRUND Social Housing Mühlgrund
2017, Corporate LiveWire Award (Birmingham) – Winner in Innovation in Residential Architecture
2017, Architizer A+ Award Finalist (New York, USA) – M GRUND Social Housing Mühgrund
2017, AAP American Architecture Prize (New York, USA) – M GRUND Social Housing Mühlgrund
2016, AAP American Architecture Prize (New York, USA) – SAKURA Social Housing on Brünner Straße
2016, IDA International Design Award (Los Angeles, USA) – SAKURA Social Housing on Brünner Straße
2015, best architects 15 (Germany) – B 53 Social Housing on Beckmanngasse
