Dietmar Feichtinger in Conversation with Gernot Riether

After graduating with honors from the Technical University of Graz in 1988, Dietmar Feichtinger moved to Paris in 1989. In 1994, he established Dietmar Feichtinger Architectes, a studio renowned for its diverse architectural portfolio and a methodology that underscores a deep commitment to both, environmental and societal considerations. The studio is widely recognized for its groundbreaking architectural designs, particularly in bridge construction. A defining achievement came in 1998 when they won the competition to design the Simone-de-Beauvoir footbridge over the Seine, located directly opposite the Bibliothèque Nationale de France. This stunning 304-meter bridge, featuring a remarkable 190-meter clear span, stands out among Paris’s 37 bridges not only for its technical innovation but also as the only one named in honor of a woman. It was inaugurated by Mayor Bertrand Delanoë on July 13, 2006. In addition to his award-winning architectural practice, Feichtinger has taught at several European universities and, in 2023, was appointed Professor at the Institute of Architecture and Design at the Technical University of Vienna.