Nil Re Ace
Merlin Jan Børge Frühwald
Architect, graphic designer, art illustrator, and musician – that’s me. Currently, I’m working towards completing my Master’s degree in Architecture at the Vienna University of Technology. Before delving into the world of architecture, I spent seven years gaining experience in graphic design at Corporate Matters GmbH.

My creative interests span from intriguing dimensions to profound topics like mind control and emotional highs and lows. My works explore the subtle sensitivity of consciousness, emotion, space, and time.

Since September 2022, I’ve been a member of Donnerkanzel, where I serve as the art-director in the field of graphic design.

Music also holds a special place in my heart. Alongside Vienna’s DJ Reumann, I co-founded „Flakturm“ in late 2022 – a music project seamlessly blending experimental electronic techno with the raw, captivating energy of black metal. However, there’s still plenty of work ahead to bring my vision to life.

In 2023, I co-founded the art association „RAWsense.“ Our collective goal is to create new intersections and forms within the realms of art, design, architecture, and space. We aspire to pave new paths, ignite inspirations, and give life to pioneering creations.

Back in 2016, I played a pivotal role in establishing AS District West – a football club that stands as a testament to my dedication and leadership as a co-founder and president.

published in:
architecture:  city collage split (book)
bachelor and master design / architecture
Published: 2021
Publisher: TU Vienna Academic Press
Language: German
Editors: Ines Nizic, Mladen Jadric, Thomas Hasler

visuals
My art-illustrations were submitted by the Donnerkanzel collective for Visual Arts at Reinier Zonneveld’s event for the Longest DJ Live Set in electronic music, striving for a Guinness World Record entry, on 05.08.23 in the Netherlands.

exhibitions
16.09.2023 // DUALISM // RAWsense x Donnerkanzel