In a four-page feature, *wettbewerbe aktuell* shows what has become of our competition design for Europa-Allee in Frankfurt am Main.

For the “wettbewerbe aktuell” interview series, Eike Becker answers a questionnaire: about Le Corbusier, bird songs, Berlin—and his design for the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.

ABC Cup 2026: Eike Becker_Architekten Wins Berlin's Architecture Soccer Tournament Once Again.

Eike Becker will speak on September 9, 2026, at the FREI Initiative's RE: Thought Leader Summit in Frankfurt am Main.

Eike Becker_Architekten has been awarded the detailed design contract for the Waldenburg project. In partnership with Krekeler Architekten Generalplaner, the historic Marstall will be transformed into a vibrant cultural centre featuring exhibition spaces, an art storage facility, markets, a hotel, and conference facilities.

An urban, mixed-use district is taking shape at Site C2 in Heidelberg’s Bahnstadt. Open spaces play a central role in the project. In partnership with TOPOTEK 1, we are developing a landscape strategy that integrates pathways, courtyards, rooftops, and trees into a connected blue-green infrastructure.

Back from Mumbai: Eike Becker_Architekten are designing the new headquarters for the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board in Mumbai’s Bandra-Kurla Complex in partnership with Master & Associates. The vision: a “green building that works.” Photo: Bandra-Kurla Complex in Mumbai, where the new headquarters for the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board will be located. Foto: Bandra-Kurla Complex in Mumbai, Standort des geplanten neuen Headquarters für das Maharashtra Pollution Control Board.

During a site visit on 22 July 2026, we had the opportunity to review the latest construction progress of our Maxx Heim project in Mannheim. The building is now nearing completion, with the interior fit-out progressing at full speed.

Our ROCKYWOOD project in Offenbach has been nominated for the 2027 DAM Prize and is thus on the German Architecture Museum’s longlist.

On July 6, 2026, Eike Becker spoke at the Hotel de Rome about the use of AI in architecture, planning, and urban development.

At the invitation of Prof. Dietmar Walberg, Dipl.-Ing., Architect, and Heike Böhmer, Dipl.-Ing., Eike Becker discussed standardization, case law, and the future of affordable housing.

In 2026, 86 percent of European real estate brands lost ground. Eike Becker_Architekten is among the few that grew—ranking fifth among Germany’s strongest architecture brands.

At the pre-event reception at Kennedy 89 and at the IMMOEBS Real Estate Forum 2026, Eike Becker spoke about architecture, transformation, and the role of well-planned spaces in real estate development.

At the GOLDBECK Office Architecture Afterwork event in Berlin, Eike Becker explored how system-based construction can bring together repeatable building methods, timber and timber-hybrid construction, and high architectural quality.

Single-family homes next to office towers, temples next to gas stations: Japan builds in a fundamentally different regulatory universe.

The MaxxHeim project in Mannheim’s EastSide district is taking shape. Handover to ICS Group is scheduled for August 2026.

At the VitaSol in Bad Salzuflen, the shape of the new wellness hotel at the spa park is becoming increasingly visible. Shell construction is progressing, with completion planned for summer 2027. Photo: Pete Bayer

Eike Becker_Architekten, Topotek1 and Deutsche Wohnwerte have been selected for Building Lot C2 in Heidelberg’s Bahnstadt district. The project will create a mixed-use neighborhood with residential, commercial, and public spaces across approximately 40,000 m² of gross floor area.

The Timber Pioneer in Frankfurt represents a new generation of office architecture: sustainable, flexible, and conceived as a timber-hybrid structure. industrieBAU features the project in its 3/2026 issue. Photo: Sven Hasselbach

On June 24, 2026, Eike Becker will speak at the 34th IMMOEBS Real Estate Forum in Frankfurt on the topic of Spaces and Cities for a Changing Society.

The transformation of the existing M50 building is taking shape. The new façade, updated building systems, and the building-integrated photovoltaics are coming together to create an energy-efficient building offering panoramic views across Berlin.

At the Building Culture Convention 2026 in Potsdam, Eike Becker discusses key questions about the future of housing, construction, and design.

At the 2026 Building Culture Convention in Potsdam, Eike Becker summarizes the findings of the forum “How do we live? What should we build?”

Eike Becker_Architekten and Deutsche Wohnwerte have been awarded the contract for development site E4.2 in Heidelberg’s Bahnstadt district: approximately 12,000 m² of gross floor area featuring large-scale commercial space, restaurants, and both publicly subsidized and private residential units—located right next to the Telekom site.

A train ride through the Lower Engadine, a week at a youth hostel in Scuol, and a view of two neighboring countries: Switzerland operates with few rules and a great deal of personal responsibility, while Germany regulates everything and then negotiates on a case-by-case basis. Find out what this has to do with mountain farmers, amusement parks at 3,000 meters, and the German real estate industry in the new column.

Eike Becker_Architekten has appointed Robert von Gruenewaldt as an associate, thereby strengthening the leadership team of the Berlin-based architecture firm.

On April 24, 2026, Eike Becker joined Federal Minister of Construction Verena Hubertz on ARD’s *Morgenmagazin* to discuss why building in Germany is becoming increasingly difficult—and how Building Type E could help address the issue.

Two new penthouse apartments with panoramic views of City West are being built at Olivaer Platz 2 / Bregenzer Straße 10 in Berlin-Wilmersdorf. The crane was erected last week, and construction is underway.

On April 24, ARD’s *Morgenmagazin* will broadcast live from Wasserstadt Havel in Berlin-Spandau. Eike Becker will speak on location about affordable housing, excessive building standards, and new forms of housing for a changing society.

Eike Becker_Architekten wins the 2026 German Architecture Award. First prize goes to ROCKYWOOD in Offenbach—a hybrid timber building that combines sustainable construction with social responsibility.

Eike Becker Architekten is participating in the Vienna Timber Construction Conference organized by the Coalition for Timber Construction. Policy discussions, professional exchanges, and site visits provide valuable insights into current trends in urban timber construction.

The Timber Pioneer in Frankfurt’s Europaquartier has been completed and occupied—the city’s first wood-hybrid building approved under the High-Rise Building Ordinance. Thanks to close collaboration with the authorities and our client, UBM Development, this pioneering project was successfully completed. Photos © Ken Rannoch

Eike Becker_Architekten has been nominated for the German Construction Award 2026 in the “Simple Construction” category for its ROCKYWOOD project. The award is one of the most prestigious honors in the German construction industry and recognizes innovative, future-oriented projects.

At the start of MIPIM 2026, Eike Becker took part in the opening of the German Pavilion in Cannes. The event brought together key players in architecture and urban development and marked the starting point for professional exchanges over the coming days of the trade fair.

Despite great economic freedom, minimal regulation, fast building permits, and tough people, the real estate market there is also in crisis. For decades, office towers couldn't grow high enough into the sky. Today, many of them stand empty. Converting them into apartments seems to be a good solution. This is an interesting task, even for German companies, as they already have experience with the energy-efficient conversion of existing properties.

How can innovative timber construction methods be put into practice more quickly? This question was the focus of Eike Becker's presentation at the Timber Construction Initiative event in Berlin on February 20, 2026. The main topic was the role of reliable approval processes for sustainable architecture.