Kirchberger & Wiegner Rohde

What Kirchberger & Wiegner Rohde does

Kirchberger & Wiegner Rohde is a Berlin-based architecture partnership (Partnerschaft von Architekten mbB) founded in 2018 by Steffen Kirchberger, Ariane Wiegner, and Felix Rohde. The firm delivers architectural and landscape design services across residential, commercial, institutional, cultural, and public projects, with project sizes ranging from 125 m² residential conversions to 50,000 m² mixed-use developments and a documented geographic footprint spanning Germany, Israel, and Vietnam. Its core design philosophy centers on adaptability, variability, multifunctionality, and robust structural systems — producing buildings with flexible floor plans, movable partitioning elements, and column-based grids that prolong building lifespans and accommodate use changes over time. The firm integrates landscape architecture as a core discipline rather than a sub-service, working with recurring partners such as MAN MADE LAND and Morris & Company.

The firm operates a project-based professional services revenue model, earning fees tied to architectural phases (LP1–LP8) and project scope. Go-to-market is executed through two primary channels: (1) participation in open and invited architectural competitions, which serve as the principal acquisition vehicle for public and institutional clients, and (2) direct commissions from private residential and selected institutional clients. The firm has secured 1st-prize wins in three invited competitions (Hufelandmark Munich 2020, Inclusive Community Petersaurach 2020, Trio UNESCO Wismar 2022), earned multiple da! Architektur in und aus Berlin exhibition selections, and received a Polis Award nomination for social neighborhood development. Notable clients include Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Max-Planck-Gesellschaft, HABA Familygroup, the German federal government (Embassy Residence Tel Aviv), and private residential developers. The partnership maintains a lean 5-person organization, with no external institutional investment, and operates from a converted ground-floor studio in Berlin-Moabit that doubles as a venue for themed evenings and exhibitions.

Name

Kirchberger & Wiegner Rohde

Legal name

Kirchberger & Wiegner Rohde Partnerschaft von Architekten mbB

Website

https://kirchbergerundwiegnerrohde.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Kirchberger & Wiegner Rohde is a Berlin-based architecture partnership founded in 2018 that delivers adaptable, sustainable architectural and landscape design services across residential, institutional, commercial, and public projects in Germany and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Design Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (541310), Architectural Services (54131), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Building Information Modeling (BIM) & Digital Design Services (BPAHAKAK), Community Engagement & Participatory Planning (BPAHAKAO), Architectural Reconfiguration & Structural Alterations (HSAPAEAB)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Residential architecture design
• Commercial building design
• Landscape architecture services
• Sustainable building design

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design Services: The firm generates revenue through professional architectural design services, including concept development, planning phases (LP1-LP8), project management, and design consulting for residential, commercial, institutional, and public projects. Revenue is project-based, typically structured around architectural fee agreements tied to project scope and phases.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kirchberger & Wiegner Rohde is a Berlin-based architecture firm providing professional architectural design services across residential, commercial, institutional, and public-sector projects. The firm delivers concept development, planning phases (LP1-LP8), project management, and design consulting, with an emphasis on adaptable, sustainable, and flexible building solutions. Their work spans private residences, community centers, educational and research facilities, mixed-use developments, heritage renovations, and cultural buildings, with project sizes ranging from 125 m² to 50,000 m².

Product overview

Kirchberger & Wiegner Rohde is an architecture and landscape architecture firm offering comprehensive architectural design services. The firm does not operate a unified software product but provides architectural project services across distinct typologies: residential buildings (villas, penthouses, apartments, social housing), community and educational facilities, office and commercial buildings, cultural institutions (museums), heritage renovations, and mixed-use developments. Their portfolio includes completed projects such as Taunus Villa (2024), Rooftop Apartment (2024), and community centers, as well as ongoing projects like Pergola Köpenick and Hufelandmark Munich. The firm also offers specialized services including landscape architecture and collaborative transformation workshops, guided by a philosophy of adaptability, flexibility, and social-ecological sustainability.

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Products and services

• Architectural Design Services Comprehensive architectural design services including concept development, planning across all phases (LP1-LP8), project management, and design consulting for residential, commercial, institutional, and public projects. Revenue is project-based, structured around architectural fee agreements tied to project scope and phases.
• Residential Architecture Design Design of residential buildings including villas, penthouses, maisonettes, apartments, micro-housing, and heritage residential refurbishments. Features flexible column-based structural systems enabling variable apartment sizes, custom-made furniture, and individually configurable apartment layouts for private families and developers.
• Community and Public Building Design Design of community centers and public buildings that integrate public functions, events, administration, and community spaces with focus on sustainable construction and renewable energy. Includes civic and institutional facilities such as community centers on island warfts and former fire station renovations.
• Educational and Research Facility Design Design of laboratory, office, and educational buildings for universities and research institutions. Features historic campus integration, new research facilities, and collaborative spaces with sustainable design principles.
• Commercial and Mixed-Use Building Design Design of office buildings, retail spaces, hotels, and mixed-use developments featuring green atria, loggias, flexible structural systems enabling conversion between uses, and panoramic roof terraces. Targets commercial and hospitality developers.
• Heritage Refurbishment and Renovation Conversion and renovation of historic buildings including heritage residential refurbishments, UNESCO World Heritage site projects, and house-in-house systems within historic outer walls. Preserves historic character while adding contemporary functionality through self-supporting wooden frames and adaptive structural solutions.
• Landscape Architecture Integration of landscape design as an intrinsic part of architectural projects, including courtyard landscapes, biodiverse urban gardens, green atria, planted patios, and public outdoor spaces. Provided as part of architectural commissions and through collaboration with landscape architecture partners.
• Interior Design and Custom Furnishings Interior design services including custom-made furniture, sculptural staircases, bespoke kitchen islands, terrazzo slabs, and flexible room-divider curtain systems integrated within architectural commissions.
• Collaborative Design Workshops and Studio Events Collaborative transformation workshops, themed evenings with invited guests on architectural issues, art exhibitions, and interdisciplinary formats held at the Berlin studio. Engages users, specialists, the public, and clients in the planning process.

Quantifiable outcome

• KfW 40 energy standard achieved in Petersaurach Inclusive Community through decentralized ventilation, high insulation, and solar/photovoltaic systems
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Landschaft Planen und Bauen NRWminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Landscape architecture collaboration for Deutsches Technikmuseum competition entry, providing landscape planning services as part of the multidisciplinary team.
• MAN MADE LAND, BerlinminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Landscape architecture partner for Hallig Langeness Community Center project, providing landscape design services for the island community center development.
• RA Plus ArchitectsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Cooperation partner for Trio UNESCO residential project in Wismar's UNESCO World Heritage old town, combining expertise for heritage-sensitive residential development.
• Morris & CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing collaboration partner for multiple large-scale projects including Illertissen Citizen Center renovation, Karstadt am Nordbad Munich development, Embassy Residence Tel Aviv, and Deutsches Technikmuseum competition entry. The partnership combines K&WR's architectural expertise with Morris & Company's design capabilities for complex urban projects.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Barkow Leibinger: Berlin- and Frankfurt-based architecture practice of comparable scale and typological breadth (cultural, commercial, residential, research), with a similarly research-driven design process and high competition profile.
• Sauerbruch Hutton: Berlin architecture office working across cultural, residential, office and masterplanning projects; comparable in typology, design-led reputation, and competition-based project acquisition in the German market.
• Kuehn Malvezzi: Berlin architecture practice of similar size and ethos, active in cultural, residential and educational projects with comparable focus on materiality and adaptive reuse.
• Morris & Company: London-based design practice collaborating with K&WR on major commissions; operates at a similar size with shared values around adaptability, sustainability, and mixed-use urban projects.

Broad incumbents

• David Chipperfield Architects: Berlin-headquartered international practice with a strong cultural and institutional portfolio and competition pedigree; much larger, but competes for the same high-end German public and private commissions.
• gmp Architekten: Large Hamburg-headquartered German architecture firm with broad coverage of cultural, transport, sport, and public-institutional projects; competes with K&WR in invited competitions for large public commissions.
• HPP Architekten: Established Düsseldorf-based German practice with deep footprint in office, retail and public-sector architecture; comparable typologies but much broader delivery scale.
• Studio Libeskind: International architecture studio with Berlin office and a competition-led model for cultural, residential and masterplan projects; overlaps with K&WR on competition-driven public and cultural briefs.
• Snøhetta: Internationally recognized architecture and landscape practice with strong sustainability and adaptability credentials; comparable design philosophy but operates at much larger scale and global reach.
• BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group): Global architecture practice with an adaptability-and-sustainability narrative (e.g., adaptable typologies, climate-responsive design); overlaps thematically with K&WR but operates at vastly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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