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A Distinctive Approach
Thomas Wacker on bespoke architecture, sustainability, and the art of living well
Crafted with Precision
Residential buildings with individual character in a sought-after residential area of Frankfurt
Eyes on the Tarmac
Through their deliberate selection of materials and colors, the architects underscore the design's clean lines—bold enough to make a statement, yet refined and uncluttered…
Clear views of the castle
Following the architectural principle of open, flowing space, expansive glass surfaces extend the living area visually far beyond its physical boundaries into the...
Detached houses Flat roof Wooden façade Panoramic windows Rendered façade Two storeys
Repairing the urban fabric
Two Residential Buildings and an Office Tower Revitalize a Key Urban Site
Multi-storey residentialNatural stone façadeRenovation / Retrofit / Adaptive reuse
A Village Gem Restored
The front building and carriage house were linked by a third flat volume, freeing the primary residence from everyday functions like cooking and dining, leaving it almost entirely...
Maxima City House
Understated Elegance – A Contemporary Cube with Classical Roots
Detached Houses Panoramic Windows Plaster Facade Pitched Roof Two Stories
A Neighbourhood Awakens
The ground floor of the student residence provides seating areas, study spaces, a flexible events room, and landscaped...
Modern Classicism
A Sculptural Home with Distinct Realms for Parents and Children
Ménage à Trois
One Farm, Three Homes: A Farmstead Reimagined
Detached houses Plaster façade Pitched roof Conversion / Renovation / Adaptive reuse
Charmingly integrated
Bredeney Residential Complex: A Model for Intelligent Development on Existing Urban Land
Brought back to life
A Historic Villa Finds New Grace
Detached houses Doors / Windows / Hardware Renovation / Adaptive reuse
Where Old Meets New
A Modern Neighbourhood Takes Shape in Historic Essen-Kettwig
Detached Houses Slate Conversion / Renovation / Heritage Building
A smart solution
The pavilion for the Großmarkt Theatre: sustainable, flexible, and efficient.
Timber Construction (Structural Frame)Metal FaçadePublic Buildings
Country Living Over City Living
From Traditional Settlement Home to Modern Family Residence
Roof ExpansionSingle-Family HomesWooden FaçadeGable RoofRetrofit / Renovation / Adaptive Reuse
Timber Takes Center Stage
Timber-Built Model Settlement on the Former Prinz-Eugen Site
In dialogue with the environment
Generously Flowing Spaces on a Narrow Sloping Plot
Less, but better
The new Reinoldi Secondary School in Dortmund transforms the learning environment
Optical Levitation
A Floating Villa of Glass, Concrete, and Steel
Detached homes Flat roof Metal façade Panoramic windows Exposed concrete
A Masterful Balancing Act
Transforming a bunker into homes for tomorrow
Multi-storey residential Exposed concrete Renovation and adaptive reuse
A Study in Form and Mass
A home in Hamm where distinctive architecture takes center stage
Detached houses Flat roof Wooden façade Panoramic windows Rendered façade Two storeys
WOW – OH – PUH – AAHHH
Werk 12 is a five-storey cubic structure built for flexible use – and it's already operating as a vibrant commercial destination.
Daylight All Day
Full-height timber windows on the east and west facades invite sunlight to flow through the entire structure, framing views of the grand beech tree in the...
Strong character throughout
Central to the Phoenixwerk's identity are its commitment to sustainable, resource-efficient construction methods and flexible design solutions.
A Vibrant Civic Hub
The reimagined Emmaus Church precinct in Wilhelmsburg secures the community's future
Living Together
Herdecke's former quarry has been reimagined as a vibrant residential neighborhood.