Franklin Village in Mannheim: won the German Architecture Prize 2025!

Franklin Village in Mannheim: won the German Architecture Prize 2025!

There is reason to be happy again in the world of architecture: the Sauerbruch Hutton architectural firm has received the German Architecture Prize 2025 for the remarkable “Franklin Village” project in Mannheim. The award, which is endowed with 30,000 euros, was ceremoniously presented in Berlin on September 18, 2025. Baulinks reports that…

“Franklin Village” was developed on a former military site and represents a real multi-generational neighborhood. The architects worked closely with Innovatio from Heidelberg and Profund from Gera. The project is a prime example of high-quality and sustainable architecture and achieved first place in a competition in which 192 entries were submitted. This shows once again that the city of Mannheim is pushing forward future-oriented urban development. Franklin Mannheim reports that...

Architectural highlights

The heart of “Franklin Village” is a spacious, tree-lined courtyard. The five new buildings, almost entirely constructed of wood, as well as an additional existing building, offer space for 90 rental apartments that are aimed at different lifestyles: from single apartments to family apartments to shared cluster apartments.

The arcades and outside stairs in front promote neighborly exchange, and the district forum also serves as a social center with a lounge, co-working and a multifunctional room. The jury that carried out the award process particularly emphasized the clear design and high quality of the wooden construction. Baulinks highlights that...

Sustainability in focus

Commitment to sustainability is essential in today's construction methods. The approach implemented by the project shows how environmental awareness can be combined with attractive living concepts. “Franklin Village” contributes to minimizing CO2 emissions and is part of a larger trend towards environmentally and climate-friendly construction options. These developments are also supported by the European Green Deal, which is intended to sustainably change the construction and housing industry. BBSR analyzes that...

Thanks to the progressive approaches to timber construction and the associated focus on cost reduction compared to conventional materials, it is clear that a sustainable model is being created for the construction industry. The “Franklin Village” project not only represents aesthetic and functional architecture, but also a step towards sustainable and inclusive urban development.

In summary, “Franklin Village” is more than just another building. It is an example of how modern architecture and sustainable living can go hand in hand and how creative solutions can be used to design living spaces that promote community and exchange.