Barkow Leibinger is an acclaimed architectural practice founded in 1993 by Frank Barkow and Regine Leibinger. The firm is based in Berlin and has grown into a team of over 70 architects, model builders, and support staff. Barkow Leibinger is known for its innovative approach, integrating evolving technologies and craft into their designs.Their work spans a wide range of scales and types, from master planning and urban high-rises to residential buildings, installations, and prototypical exhibition pavilions. Some notable projects include the Estrel Tower in Berlin, the Trutec Building in Seoul, and the Harvard ArtLab in Cambridge. The firm places a strong emphasis on materiality, often experimenting with prefabrication in concrete, timber, and ceramic elements.Barkow Leibinger’s work has been featured in several exhibitions, including the Venice Architecture Biennials and the Chicago Architecture Biennials. They have received numerous awards, such as the Marcus Prize for Architecture and the DAM Prize for Architecture in Germany.
