TLBS Architekten

What TLBS Architekten does

TLBS Architekten (legal name: TilmanLange Braun & Schlockermann Architekten GmbH BDA) is a Frankfurt am Main-based architecture firm that was established on March 1, 2013 as a spin-off from the predecessor partnership Braun & Schlockermann und Partner GbR. The firm's heritage traces back to the 1960s, when founders Helmut Braun and Martin Schlockermann began with residential and hospital projects, gaining prominence in the 1980s through the reconstruction of the Alte Oper Frankfurt. Today the firm operates from Hanauer Landstraße 196a in Frankfurt's Union-Areal with a team of approximately 16 professionals led by managing partner Tilman Lange.

The firm delivers full-service architecture covering all nine HOAI (Honorarordnung für Architekten und Ingenieure) performance phases, from competition entries and concept design through construction supervision. Service verticals include hotel architecture (notably the Hotel an der Alten Oper and Hotel Adina Frankfurt), commercial office buildings, high-rise residential (including Grand Tower at 180m — Germany's tallest residential building — and Eden Tower with green facades), cultural buildings (Schauspielhaus Dresden, Historisches Museum Frankfurt, Congress Park Hanau), and Denkmalgeschützte Sanierung (heritage conservation, including Haus Fahrenkamp and Bonwit & Bär Frankfurt). The firm's technology stack is built on Nemetschek/Allplan CAD software for project development and documentation, with no proprietary platform.

TLBS generates revenue through professional services fees structured under German HOAI guidelines, with project fees determined by scope, complexity, and service phase. The firm acquires work via enterprise field sales channels: direct commissions, architectural competitions, and repeat-client referrals across four primary segments — real estate developers and investors, government and institutional clients, hotel operators, and corporate clients. Named enterprise customers include GSP Städtebau Berlin, Immobel Luxembourg, SIGNAL, Toga Hospitality, CELLS Bauwelt, ADAC, Ermenegildo Zegna, and GBG Mannheim; government clients include the Bundesrepublik Deutschland, Stadt Frankfurt am Main, Magistrat Hanau, and the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs. The firm has received recognition including the FIABCI Prix d'Excellence Germany Bronze award for Eden Tower (2022) and pursues sustainability certifications including DGNB Gold, LEED Gold, WiredScore, and KfW-55 across its project portfolio.

Name

TLBS Architekten

Legal name

TilmanLange Braun & Schlockermann Architekten GmbH BDA

Website

https://tlbs-architekten.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

TLBS Architekten is a Frankfurt am Main-based architecture firm delivering full-service design across all HOAI phases, specializing in hotels, high-rise residential towers, commercial offices, cultural buildings, and heritage conservation for enterprise developers, municipal governments, hotel operators, and corporate clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Interior Design Services (54141)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Luxury / High-End Home Construction (IMAFABAJ), Luxury Whole-Home Renovation (High-End Finishes & Custom Build) (HSAPAEAI)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Hotel architecture
• Residential tower design
• Heritage conservation
• Interior design

Headquarters

HQ city

Frankfurt am Main

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architecture and Design Services: Professional architecture services including planning, design, and project management for buildings and interiors. Revenue generated through HOAI-compliant fee structures for various project types including hotels, office buildings, residential towers, cultural buildings, and heritage projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

TLBS Architekten delivers full-service architectural design covering all HOAI service phases 1-9, from competition entries and concept development through construction planning and supervision. The firm specializes in five practice verticals: hotel architecture (luxury 5-star, conference, and boutique hotels), residential towers (including Germany's tallest residential high-rise Grand Tower at 180m and Eden Tower at 98m with green facades), office buildings, cultural buildings (theaters, museums, concert halls), and heritage conservation (Denkmalgeschützte Sanierung) of listed buildings. Services are rendered by a team of about 16 architects based in Frankfurt am Main.

Product overview

TLBS Architekten is a Frankfurt am Main-based architecture firm offering a comprehensive portfolio of architectural and interior design services. The firm operates across all HOAI (Honorarordnung für Architekten und Ingenieure) performance phases and specializes in five core verticals: hotel architecture (including luxury 5-star properties), office buildings (new construction and refurbishment), residential towers (including Germany's tallest residential high-rise), cultural buildings (theaters, museums, concert halls), and heritage conservation. The service offering is structured as a unified design practice rather than a platform-with-modules architecture. Projects span from initial competition entries through to construction supervision, with notable expertise in landmark restoration and high-rise residential development. The firm also maintains an international project portfolio including embassies, stadium designs, and urban development projects.

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Products and services

• Architectural Design Services Full-service architectural design covering all HOAI phases 1-9, from competition entries and concept development through construction planning and execution management, for real estate developers, government entities, hotel operators, and corporate clients.
• Hotel Architecture Specialized hotel design services including luxury 5-star hotels, conference hotels, and boutique accommodations, covering new construction and renovation. Notable projects include Hotel an der Alten Oper, Hotel Adina Frankfurt, Jägermeister Hotel, and Cube Hotel.
• Office Building Design Commercial office building design services including new construction, refurbishment, and facade design. Projects include Eurotower Soft Refurbishment, Hafenbogen office building, and Goetheplatz office building.
• Residential Tower Projects High-rise residential architecture including Germany's tallest residential building Grand Tower (180m), Eden Tower (98m with green facades), and various apartment tower developments, primarily in Frankfurt.
• Cultural Building Design Cultural and educational facility design including theaters, museums, concert halls, and university buildings. Projects include Schauspielhaus Dresden, Historisches Museum Frankfurt, and Congress Park Hanau.
• Denkmalgeschützte Sanierung (Heritage Conservation) Specialized restoration and adaptive reuse of listed buildings under monument protection (Denkmalschutz), including facade preservation and sensitive modernization. Projects include Haus Fahrenkamp, Bonwit & Bär Frankfurt, and Alte Akademie München.
• Interior Design Interior design services for offices, hotels, retail spaces, and residential projects, including material selection, furniture design, and atmospheric concept development.
• General Planning Services Comprehensive project management and general contractor coordination services, particularly for complex multi-phase construction projects.

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered major and minor.

• Morger Partner ArchitektenmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Partnership with Basel-based Morger Partner Architekten who won the competition for Alte Akademie Munich. TLBS took over from execution planning phase onwards (from 2021).
• ARGE Fay Architekten + Liquid ArchitektenminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2016Joint venture partnership for the Pinguin-Anlage im Zoo Frankfurt project. ARGE Fay and Liquid Architekten handled Leistungsphasen 1-5, while TLBS provided Leistungsphasen 6-9.
• Bates Smart ArchitectsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1999Collaboration with Bates Smart Architects from Melbourne, Australia on the Australian Embassy project in Berlin (1999-2003). TLBS provided architectural services in Germany while Bates Smart contributed Australian expertise.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• gmp Architekten: Hamburg-headquartered international architecture firm specializing in large-scale cultural, transportation, and high-rise projects. Direct peer in the German large-project architecture market with overlapping hotel, cultural, and high-rise residential portfolios.
• Max Dudler Architekten: Berlin/Zurich-based architecture firm with strong cultural, civic, and office portfolio. Direct peer in German large-scale cultural and office architecture.
• JSK Architekten: Berlin/Düsseldorf architecture firm with similar full-service German project portfolio including hotel, residential tower, and office work. Direct peer in the mid-sized German architecture practice segment.
• RKW Architektur: Düsseldorf-headquartered architecture firm with comparable mixed-use, office, and residential portfolio. Direct peer competing for German commercial and residential commissions.
• Schelling Architekten: Frankfurt-based architecture firm with strong heritage, cultural, and office project portfolio in the Rhine-Main region. Direct peer competing for the same Frankfurt-centered project opportunities.
• Staab Architekten: Berlin-based firm specializing in museum, cultural, and heritage projects including Bundeswehr history museum. Direct peer in cultural and adaptive reuse architecture.
• ATP Architekten Ingenieure: Munich/Innsbruck-based integrated architecture and engineering practice with comparable commercial, residential, and hotel work. Direct peer in full-service German-speaking architecture with similar HOAI scope.
• Hascher Jehle Architektur: Berlin-based architecture firm with strong portfolio in commercial, retail, and cultural projects. Direct peer in the German mid-sized architecture practice space competing for similar commissions.
• HPP Architekten: Düsseldorf-headquartered firm with deep experience in cultural buildings, stadiums, and urban masterplanning. Direct peer with comparable heritage in German civic and cultural architecture.
• KSP Architekten: Hamburg/Berlin-based architecture firm with comparable high-rise, cultural, and office portfolio including Frankfurt projects. Direct peer competing for the same commissions across German urban centers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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