Brothers Ansgar and Benedikt Schulz are among the most successful architects in Germany. Their designs are regarded as sophisticated, their constructions optimized and economical, their spatial concepts custom-made yet flexible. Their architecture is of timeless beauty and free of formal gimmickry, firmly rooted in the modernist tradition shaped by Mies van der Rohe. What is the secret of this unpretentious, human-centered architecture? Architecture critic Falk Jaeger focuses on the ideas, architectural stance, and social positioning of the two architects, which he conveys to readers in pointed and engaging texts. Insights into the design approach of the award-winning architectural firm, known especially for its public and cultural buildingsA look at an architecture that once again values the timeless potential of modern architecture