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Groundbreaking ceremonies, milestones, achievements and news from the team.
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New North Rhine-Westphalia building code: what has changed for clients since 1 September 2026
Building permit applications are going digital, the simplified procedure now includes deemed approval, and conversions of existing buildings are becoming easier. What the amended building code means for clients in North Rhine-Westphalia.
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Energy efficiency expert in our team
Frank Eßling has completed further training as an Efficiency House (Effizienzhaus) planner and is listed on the federal Energy Efficiency Expert List.
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Nominated for the ‘Großer Preis des Mittelstandes’
Hetkamp Architektur has been nominated for the Oskar-Patzelt-Stiftung’s Großer Preis des Mittelstandes, an award for small and medium-sized businesses. It is a mark of recognition for a young, growing practice.
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New member of the North Rhine-Westphalia Chamber of Architects
Our colleague Liz Luna Macotela has been admitted to the North Rhine-Westphalia Chamber of Architects and may now use the protected professional title ‘architect’ in Germany.
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A new use for the Protestant church in Duisburg-Laar
Shipowner Thomas Ophardt has bought the Protestant church in Duisburg-Laar and plans to convert it into a community centre for around €2 million. We are involved in the design.
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Our new office building is taking shape
The shell of the Denkfabrik im Grünen is complete up to the ceiling slab above the upper floor. We plan to move in with our team in November.
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The ‘Weißer Riese’ in Coesfeld must make way
Demolition of the former Hageböck furniture store in Coesfeld has begun. This is where the Lindencarrée, with four shops and 40 apartments, will be built.
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Groundbreaking for the Denkfabrik im Grünen
In the Hendrik-de-Wynen business park in Borken, investors and guests from politics and public administration celebrated the groundbreaking for the Denkfabrik im Grünen.
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‘Bonfire’ restaurant opens at the NETGO Basecamp
The ‘Bonfire’ restaurant at the NETGO Basecamp in Borken opened its doors with around 200 guests from politics, business and the trade firms involved.
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Heritage renovation of Villa Grüter begins
With the acquisition of Villa Grüter on Heidener Straße, our practice is entering new territory in heritage protection. The building is to become a home for three generations.
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Groundbreaking ceremony for the Stadthotel Borken guest house
With the first sod turned, construction has begun on the guest house of the Stadthotel in Borken: 42 new rooms on a small plot.