June 2026

We are very pleased that our Biberach Outdoor Pool project has been nominated for the 2027 DAM Award!

The DAM Prize is one of Germany’s most prestigious architecture awards and has been presented annually by the German Architecture Museum (DAM) since 2007. The prize honors outstanding buildings that stand out for their architectural quality, innovation, and social relevance.

We are all the more delighted to be part of this year’s selection with the Biberach Outdoor Pool. We would like to thank everyone involved—from the planning team and the specialist planners to the project owners—who worked together to make this project a reality.

June 2026

The Haisterkirch neighborhood in Bad Waldsee is to be further developed as a place characterized by short distances, a sense of community, and a distinct spatial identity.
To this end, a design competition was held, in which the proposal developed by our firm in collaboration with Grüne Welle received an honorable mention.
Our concept strengthens the village center through new public amenities, revitalizes existing buildings, and strategically complements new forms of housing. The Haisterbach floodplain serves as the green backbone, connecting the two districts into a cohesive open space.
A new village center featuring local amenities, social facilities, and public squares is complemented by a diverse range of housing options and neighborhood-organized community structures.

This creates a place that reimagines the present and paves the way for the future.

May 2026

We’ve just wrapped up two eventful days at the polis Convention 2026 at Areal Böhler. On May 6 and 7, this year’s convention focused entirely on current challenges and future trends in urban, architectural, and real estate development.

Following the official opening by Prof. Dr. Johannes Busmann, Ina Scharrenbach, Aygül Özkan, and Reiner Nagel, there were numerous engaging panel discussions, presentations, and debates on the future of our cities. Among the key topics were the “construction boom” and the question of how AI and data are fundamentally transforming the planning and development of urban spaces.

asp Architekten was also present at the convention:
The Wendlerfabrik in Reutlingen was featured as the key visual on the convention stage and was thus part of this year’s presentation at the polis Convention.

A particular highlight was the presentation of the 2026 polis Award on Wednesday evening. At the ceremony, asp Architekten was awarded first place in the “Revitalized Centers” category for its “House of Tourism” project. This award represents a special achievement for our entire team and served as a fitting conclusion to the first day of the event.

On Thursday, our CEO Markus Weismann also took the stage as a panelist. During the panel discussion titled “Reindustrialization—A Source of Energy for a Vibrant, Productive City,” he joined other experts in discussing new production and land-use concepts, as well as the opportunities that the return of urban industry offers for sustainable and resilient urban development.

April 2026

The goal of the 2043 Federal Horticultural Show is to transform the Neckar region between Esslingen, Stuttgart, and Ludwigsburg into a productive river landscape. The foundation for this is a feasibility study commissioned by the Stuttgart Region Association, which is intended to help develop conceptual approaches.

We are thrilled that the concept we developed together with Agency Apero, Koeber Landscape Architecture, and Geitz & Partner won over the jury in the two-stage pitch process and that we were awarded the contract!

This is how our concept envisions connecting the region in a new way via the Neckar River. We plan to take advantage of the region’s unique topography—with its steep slopes and basin-like areas—to facilitate connections, provide cooling, and enable swimming. Existing projects in Stuttgart, Esslingen, and Ludwigsburg will be linked together through “blue islands” and “green peaks”—strategic catalysts.

Thank you very much to everyone involved and for the great collaboration! We look forward to moving on to the next phase with our diverse team!

We mourn the loss of Bernhard Heinnickel

November 1957 – March 2026

A passionate architect, colleague, and companion

We miss you.

Our deepest sympathies go out to his family