Landmarken

What Landmarken does

Landmarken AG is a privately held German real estate project developer (Aktiengesellschaft) headquartered in Aachen, founded in 1989 by Norbert Hermanns and operating across 15+ German cities including Aachen, Münster, Hamburg, Düsseldorf, Bochum, Dortmund, Frankfurt, Mannheim, and the broader Ruhr region. The company specializes in urban development, neighborhood quarter creation, and existing property transformation, with development activity spanning residential, commercial, mixed-use, data center, hotel, logistics, and public infrastructure asset classes. Its core technology differentiator is a Cradle-to-Cradle construction methodology in which approximately 80% of building materials are designed for disassembly and reuse, applied at residential high-rise scale for the first time in Germany at Moringa Hamburg HafenCity (240,000 m² BGF, 212 units). The firm is also active in smart building and digital office solutions, mixed-use concept development, and integrated mobility concepts.

Landmarken generates revenue through four principal streams: (1) property development and sale to institutional investors, capital market participants, and government entities (e.g., RZF data center sold to State of NRW in February 2026); (2) own portfolio rental income from properties such as the H&M-anchored Adalbertstraße building in Aachen (5,050 m²) and the Augusta 33 ensemble in Mannheim; (3) service development offerings provided to municipalities, portfolio holders, and private investors, ranging from phase-zero consulting through leasing and operations; and (4) revenue generated by its family of sister companies (POHA House co-living, Urban Village co-working, Stadtmarken property management, StadtParken parking, ecoPARKS logistics, Moringa GmbH, and the lively senior living partnership). The company serves public sector clients (State of NRW, State of Baden-Württemberg, multiple municipalities), corporate enterprises (Ericsson, Skeleton Technologies, prizeotel, BIG direkt gesund), retail anchors (H&M, Lidl, Edeka, Rossmann), and end-user residents across income brackets, with voluntary subsidy quotas of 30–70% in residential projects.

The go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales for project disposals, competitive procurement for public sector contracts, event-driven relationship building at EXPO REAL and polis Convention, and an emerging service development channel via the German Development Partners joint venture with ehret+klein for international investors. The company has received multiple awards including polis Award 2022 Gold, Deutscher Award für Nachhaltigkeitsprojekte 2022, European Real Estate Brand Award 2023 for 'Strongest Growth: Sustainability,' a ULI Europe Award for Excellence nomination in 2025, and the So!Apart and imAward 2026 Gold. Leadership is shared by co-CEOs Jens Kreiterling and Anke Tsitouras, with founder Norbert Hermanns and a bench expanded by two new partners (Lukas Woltery, Jochen Wismann) appointed in January 2026.

Name

Landmarken

Legal name

Landmarken AG

Website

https://landmarken.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Development

NAICS

New Housing For-Sale Builders (236117), Land Subdivision (23721), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622)

SIC

Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552), Real Estate Dealers (For Their Own Account) (6532)

akta.pro primary industry

Real Estate Development Asset Management (Project/Construction-to-Stabilization) (BPAJAMAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Land Development & Subdivision Homebuilding (Build-to-Sell Communities) (IMAFABAL), Residential Real Estate Asset Management (BPAJAMAA)

Keywords

• Urban real estate development
• Mixed-use property projects
• Sustainable construction services
• Data center development
• Residential quarter planning

Headquarters

HQ city

Aachen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Property Development and Sale: Landmarken develops real estate projects (residential, commercial, mixed-use, data centers, hotels, etc.) and sells completed properties to institutional investors, capital market participants, or government entities. Revenue is recognized upon sale of developed properties.
2. Portfolio / Rental Income: The company holds properties in its own portfolio for rental income. Examples include the H&M building in Aachen's shopping street (Adalbertstraße) and the AUGUSTA 33 ensemble in Mannheim, acquired and held for rental income.
3. Service Development (B2B Services): Landmarken offers its experience and all project development service offerings — from analysis and technical implementation through to operation with tenants — as a service for other market participants. This includes the public sector as well as private investors and builders. Services range from phase zero (development) through financing support, leasing, and sales advice, and can include modular building blocks or fee models with success-based remuneration.
4. Sister Company Ecosystem Revenue: Landmarken operates through a family of sister companies including POHA House (co-living), Urban Village (co-working), Stadtmarken (property management), StadtParken (parking management), ecoPARKS (logistics parks), and Moringa GmbH (sustainable residential). Some of these entities generate their own revenue streams and operate as distinct business units within the Landmarken ecosystem.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Landmarken AG develops urban real estate projects across residential, commercial, mixed-use, office, logistics, and data center asset classes, then sells completed properties to institutional investors, the public sector, and capital market participants, or holds them in its own portfolio for rental income. The company also offers Service Development as a full-service B2B offering covering project development from concept through to operation for municipalities, portfolio holders, and private investors.

Product overview

Landmarken AG is a project developer for urban development, quarters, and existing property transformation operating across Germany. The company offers a diverse portfolio of real estate products and services, including flagship developments (Moringa Hamburg - Cradle-to-Cradle residential high-rise), co-living concepts (POHA House with Cospace model), office concepts (Spirit Offices including AlphaSpace, SmartLog), urban quarter developments (York Quartier, Luisenhöfe, C-WERK), mixed-use projects (Gesundheitshaus Dortmund, Augusta 33), data center development (RZF NRW), and residential projects (Leben am Park, Leben am Sonnenpark, Waldmarke). The portfolio also includes new urban asset classes (EPIX Spaces for sports/leisure), senior living partnerships (lively), and service development offerings for public and private clients. The company operates through sister companies including Moringa GmbH, Stadtmarken GmbH, ecoPARKS, and POHA House.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EPIX Spaces: New urban asset class for sports, leisure, and community venues being developed in Frankfurt, Berlin, and the Ruhrgebiet.
• Moringa
• Spirit Offices
• SmartLog
• Waldmarke

Products and services

• Moringa Hamburg HafenCity First residential high-rise in Germany built according to Cradle-to-Cradle principle, located in Hamburg HafenCity. Features 212 rental apartments, Co-Living, Co-Working, communal areas, Kita, and gastronomy, with over one-third publicly subsidized housing. Sold to investors or operated via sister company Moringa GmbH.
• EPIX Spaces New urban asset class integrating sport, leisure, health, and community as integral components of modern urban development. Concrete locations identified in Frankfurt, Berlin, and the Ruhrgebiet.
• POHA House Co-living concept combining living, working, and community under one roof with flexible Cospace model. Operates in Aachen, Münster, Hamburg, Düsseldorf, and other locations. Features fully furnished apartments, digitalized services via app, and communal areas. Operated by sister company POHA House.
• York Quartier

Quantifiable outcome

• Moringa achieves up to 80% material recyclability — approximately 80% of construction and equipment materials can be disassembled, sorted by type, and reused.
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• lively Holding GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 April 2026Landmarken Group acquired approximately one-third of the shares in lively, a specialist for senior living. The investment enters a future-oriented market with a growing target audience and rising demand. Other shareholders include founder Christina Kainz and investment platform neworld. lively provides senior living services within Landmarken's neighborhood developments (e.g., Leben am Park Bochum, Luisenhöfe Aachen).
• German Development Partners GmbH (GDP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 October 2025Landmarken and ehret+klein jointly founded German Development Partners GmbH (GDP), based in Frankfurt. The new company offers both portfolio holders and international investors a 'one-stop service' for the whole of Germany as an alliance of leading project developers. This is Landmarken's primary vehicle for serving the capital market segment and international investors.
• Unternehmensgruppe Lupp (Adolf Lupp GmbH & Co. KG)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 13 May 2024General contractor for the Moringa Hamburg HafenCity project. Lupp was selected for their experience with complex construction projects. The Moringa project is being built as Germany's first residential high-rise following Cradle-to-Cradle principles, with Lupp responsible for technical construction execution while Landmarken's team oversees the development.
• ZECH BaucoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 8 November 2023General contractor for the NRW State Financial Administration data center project (RZF) in Kaarst. ZECH Bau collaborated with ICT Facilities GmbH and Landmarken AG to deliver the approx. 37,000 m² building ensemble. The project was completed in approximately 2.5 years and delivered on time and within budget.
• ICT Facilities GmbHcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 8 November 2023General contractor partner alongside ZECH Bau for the RZF data center project. ICT Facilities GmbH brings specialized facility management and ICT infrastructure expertise to the project team, complementing ZECH Bau's construction capabilities.
• kadawittfeldarchitekturcoreOthersArchitecture firm responsible for the design of Moringa Hamburg HafenCity. The firm's design supports the Cradle-to-Cradle concept with innovative architecture that enables material cycling and sustainability principles.
• kister scheithauer gross architektencoreOthersArchitecture firm whose design won the quality assurance competition for the Leben am Sonnenpark project in Düsseldorf. Landmarken selected their design for its integration of residential, co-living, co-working, and retail uses.
• RKW Architektur +minorOthersArchitecture firm whose design won the concept award (Konzeptvergabe) for the second building plot of Gremmendorf Zentrum in the York Quarter, Münster. Landmarken prevailed against competitors as future investor.
• everwaveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental organization partnership for ocean protection. Landmarken sponsors the 'Moringa by LANDMARKEN AG' waste collection boat. Since the partnership began three years ago, 1,000 tons of waste have been removed from the Mekong and its tributaries in Cambodia. The partnership also involves establishing circular economy systems and environmental education in schools.
• Habitat for Humanity Deutschland — 'HoffnungsBAUer' InitiativeminorOthersLandmarken AG supports the 'HoffnungsBAUer' initiative by Habitat for Humanity Deutschland, which works to provide safe housing for people in need. This aligns with Landmarken's mission that everyone has the right to a roof over their head.
• Urban VillagecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company (part of Landmarken family) operating co-working spaces, including the Urban Village at O-WERK Campus Bochum. Landmarken offers Urban Village services as part of its integrated 'one-stop' development offering, particularly for corporate headquarters projects.
• Stadtmarken GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company (part of Landmarken family) responsible for property management of Landmarken's own portfolio and third-party properties. Provides the property management component of the integrated 'one-stop service' offering.
• StadtParkenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company providing parking space management services, offered as part of the integrated development ecosystem. Particularly relevant for projects with mobility hubs and structured parking.
• POHA HousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company (co-living brand) operating the Cospace concept — combining living, working, and community under one roof. POHA House operates within Landmarken developments (e.g., Hansator Münster, Leben am Sonnenpark Düsseldorf, Moringa Hamburg). Four houses operational (Aachen, Münster), two under construction (Hamburg, Düsseldorf), with Essen and Köln planned.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ehret+klein: Bavarian project developer focused on mixed-use urban quarters, commercial properties, and residential developments across Germany. Directly comparable because it is Landmarken's JV partner in German Development Partners GmbH, sharing the same urban-development thesis and customer base.
• Becken: Hamburg-based real estate developer and asset manager active in office, retail, residential, and hotel developments across Germany. Comparable mid-sized German project developer with similar mixed-use urban focus and institutional investor relationships.
• Instone Real Estate: Cologne-headquartered residential project developer listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. Directly comparable in residential German for-sale development, including publicly subsidized housing, and operates in many of the same German metropolitan markets.
• Pandion: Cologne-based residential and mixed-use project developer focused on urban German markets including NRW. Comparable in residential pipeline scale, sustainability positioning, and customer overlap with institutional investors.
• Ten Brinke Group: Dutch-German project developer active in residential, retail, and logistics across Germany. Comparable in project development model, German urban focus, and mixed residential/retail masterplans.
• Optima Projektentwicklung: Berlin-based project developer focused on inner-city mixed-use, office, and residential developments in major German cities. Comparable in urban infill project profile and target municipalities.
• PROJECT Immobilien: Nuremberg-based residential project developer focused on German city-center housing including publicly subsidized units. Comparable in German residential for-sale development model, customer base, and municipal engagement.

Broad incumbents

• Art-Invest Real Estate: Cologne-headquartered real estate developer and asset manager with a broader portfolio across office, hotel, residential, and mixed-use assets in Germany and select European cities. Comparable at the project-development level but operates at greater scale and asset-class breadth than Landmarken.
• Hochtief: One of Germany's largest construction and project development groups, with significant real estate development operations across Europe and globally. Comparable on construction and large-scale development but at substantially larger scale and broader asset mix.

Regional players

• GARBE Industrial Real Estate: Hamburg-based specialist in logistics and industrial real estate development across Germany and Europe. Comparable through Landmarken's ecoPARKS logistics subsidiary and shared German institutional investor base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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