OOW – Gesellschaft von Architekten mbH is a Berlin-based architectural firm founded in 2009 by Sebastian Blancke and Mathis Malchow. The company has built a reputation for both commercial and residential architecture, focusing on delivering projects that showcase precise detailing and a clear conceptual approach. The team remains relatively compact, reportedly comprising between two and nine employees. OOW’s methods combine hands-on design sketching with advanced techniques such as 3D modeling and virtual reality, allowing clients to experience the proposed spaces before construction begins.
Notable projects include the 260 Grad rooftop bar in Berlin, recognized for its nuanced use of daylight and nighttime illumination, and Casa Locarno, a residential building that highlights sustainable wood construction and refined minimalism. In commercial architecture, OOW has realized projects like the Social Sphere multimedia exhibition for Volkswagen’s Autostadt, reflecting high standards through material choices and subtle spatial concepts.
The founders' backgrounds include experience with large-scale international projects, such as their formative work at Norman Foster’s London studio. Their portfolio spans collaborations with investors, global brands, the Bundestag administration, and clients like CureVac and JP Morgan. OOW’s approach is to interpret each client’s core identity within their built environment rather than relying on superficial branding. The firm has also been recognized with industry awards, acknowledged for projects such as the 7047 // Concrete interior and the Braufactum Dresden branch. OOW emphasizes lasting team culture and close client relationships.