General Trophy information
RIGIPS first launched the Rigips Trophy in 1997 as a drywall competition, and it has since become a permanent event in the industry. For the 14th time, professional trade companies can now apply with their top expansion projects for this prestigious competition.
14. Trophy
The Rigips Trophy is a competition organised by SAINT-GOBAIN RIGIPS GmbH that is now taking place for the 14th consecutive time! Over its 28-year history, the Trophy has established itself as a renowned platform showcasing the best interior construction projects by German skilled trades. On 8 October, all participating projects were individually evaluated by the distinguished jury of architects, civil engineers, and specialist editors, and the winners were selected in the categories "Culture Education Leisure," "Office Production," and "Ceiling Solutions." Additionally, three exceptional interior construction achievements were recognised with special awards. The six winners will be honoured at the official Trophy Gala Awards Ceremony in Dresden on 15 February 2025. Many thanks to the jury members Prof. Dr Karsten Tichelmann, Peter Schneider, Lars Kämpfe, Markus Langenbach, and Ramona Jaron. Information about the jury can be found below!
International Trophy
The German Trophy competition is integrated into the Saint-Gobain Gypsum International Trophy.
On 28 April 2023, at the 13th Saint-Gobain Gypsum International Trophy, OKEL GmbH & Co. KG achieved second place in the Residential category with their expansion project Fraunhofer Institute for Energy Economics and Energy System Technology, Kassel.
Unfortunately, the 12th Saint-Gobain Gypsum International Trophy could not take place in Athens in 2020 as planned due to the pandemic. All participants were therefore presented and honoured at an online event on 5 November 2021. You can find the link to the event here:
12th Saint-Gobain International Gypsum Trophy 2021
Unfortunately, the four German participants could not prevail in the tough international competition. You can find all the information at the International Trophy.
Here, the following German winners were able to succeed on the international stage in March 2018 in Lisbon and in June 2016 in Prague:
Heide-Aktiv-Trockenbau GmbH, Lüneburg with Quartier 23, House in the City Park
The German Trophy is integrated into the international competition, the Saint-Gobain Gypsum International Trophy, with 89 participants from 35 countries. Here, the following German winners were also able to succeed on the international stage in June 2016 in Prague:
G+K Trockenbau GmbH, 56566 Neuwied-Engers with Hotel Schloss Montabaur, House Coblenz, Montabaur
Heinrich Schmid GmbH, 72793 Pfullingen with H’ugo’s Restaurant Bar Lounge, Stuttgart
The Trophy of the Rigips Trophy
The winners of the first eight German competitions received a trophy specially designed for RIGIPS by the artist Reimund Franke from Krefeld. The uniquely designed trophy consisted of two halves of a hexagonal cylinder with electroplated surfaces. The inner surfaces depicted motifs from six millennia of construction history.
A completely new trophy was developed for the 9th Trophy by Düsseldorf designer Axel Wowereit.
The trophy symbolises a milestone, which has been used for millennia to mark paths and indicate directions. It represents exceptional achievements in drywall construction arising from the craftsmanship of skilled tradespeople, as well as outstanding performance in drywall construction, showcasing the highest degree of flexibility and versatility.
The trophy is made up of two base plates, representing the Rigips range of interior finishing solutions for modern construction. These form the foundation for craftsmanship in drywall construction.
The long white trophy arm represents the Rigips milestones in drywall construction. This construction method has been continuously developed by RIGIPS through numerous innovations, many of which are now considered milestones. The short golden, silver, bronze, or blue trophy arm represents the craftsmanship of the winners of the Rigips Trophy. Their expertise and craftsmanship transform our products into functional solutions that serve outstanding objects, making them groundbreaking for the industry. In other words: milestones of craftsmanship.
This very symbiosis of the highest product and execution quality is embodied by the trophy. At the same time, its distinctive aesthetic form expresses the high dynamism and flexibility of modern drywall construction, perfectly reflecting the aspirations and values of the Rigips Trophy.
The jury
Karsten Tichelmann, Univ. Prof. Dr.-Ing.:
Technical University of Darmstadt, Department of Architecture/Institute for Structural Development + Lightweight Construction + Building Physics, Director of the Institute for Dry and Lightweight Construction in Darmstadt, Partner of the planning company TSB Tichelmann & Barillas in Darmstadt and Bochum
Peter Schneider, Dipl.-Ing.:
Owner of the expert office for drywall construction Schneider in Rosenheim, lecturer at the construction guilds of Munich and Upper Bavaria, Middle Franconia
Lars Kämpfe:
Master instructor in the field of interior construction/drywall at the training and education centre Bau-ABC Rostrup in Bad Zwischenahn, specialist planner and construction manager for preventive fire protection (EIPOS)
Markus Langenbach, M. A.:
Head of the construction execution and trade division at RM Rudolf Müller Medien GmbH & Co. KG in Cologne
M.Sc. Ramona Jaron:
Head of system management at SAINT-GOBAIN RIGIPS
The six members of the Rigips Trophy jury evaluated the submitted interior construction projects on October 8 2025, based on technical, craftsmanship, and aesthetic criteria. Whether it was a technically sophisticated solution in detail or a large, design-oriented project – the jurors found worthy winners among the submitted drywall projects for the announced performance categories: A total of six winners were unanimously determined, three in the categories "Culture Education Leisure," "Office Production," and "Ceiling Solutions," as well as three exceptional interior construction achievements that were honored with special awards. The announcement and awarding of the six winners will take place on February 15 2025, during the gala event of the 14th Rigips Trophy in Dresden.
Rigips Trophy - almost 30 years of German drywall history
In 1997, RIGIPS initiated a competition featuring various drywall projects. Today, this competition is known as the Rigips Trophy and has become a staple in the drywall industry.
Over the course of two decades, the Rigips Trophy has evolved into a kind of hallmark for high-quality drywall construction with great appeal. On the occasion of its 10th anniversary in 2016, an exclusive anniversary volume was published, offering an equally entertaining and informative retrospective on two decades of Trophy history and stories. Looking ahead, the jurors of the Rigips Trophy provide insights into the future prospects of modern drywall construction through their guest contributions.
We have also prepared the book as a flipbook and PDF (see left column), feel free to take a look!
