Wings Architects is an architecture and interior design studio based in Frankfurt, Germany, working internationally across architecture, interiors and hospitality.

We believe that successful design begins with a clear vision, shaped by a deep understanding of place, purpose and the people who will ultimately use it. Rather than following a predefined style, we develop architectural responses that emerge from the unique conditions, aspirations and challenges of each commission.

Our work spans a broad range of sectors, including workplace, hospitality, residential, education, cultural, mixed-use and urban-scale projects. From bespoke furniture and interior architecture to complex buildings and large-scale masterplans, every project is approached with the same commitment to conceptual clarity, technical precision and thoughtful execution.

International experience has shaped the way we think, bringing together global perspectives and a deep understanding of local context.

Scope of Services

Architecture 

Interior Design

Urban Planning

Sustainability Design

Market Sectors

Hospitality   

Aviation

Residential

Education

Mixed Use & Retail

Adaptive Re-Use

Urban Design & Masterplanning

Team

 

Led by founder and principal Henrik Wings, the studio develops projects from concept to completion. Its design direction and conceptual approach shape work across all scales, from bespoke interiors and furniture to complex buildings and urban developments.

We see architecture as a collaborative process. Through close dialogue with clients, consultants, and collaborators, we translate ideas into carefully considered outcomes that respond to both ambition and context.

Capabilities

 

We combine architectural expertise with advanced digital planning, coordination, and delivery processes. Our integrated approach enables efficient collaboration, precise project control, and the successful realization of complex projects across a wide range of scales and typologies.

 

  • BIM-based Planning & Coordination
  • Computational & Parametric Design
  • Integrated Project Delivery

 

Projects are delivered across all project stages (LPH 1–8), from concept development and detailed design through construction and completion.

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Henrik Wings

Founder & Principal, Dipl.-Ing. Architect

 

Henrik Wings is an architect with more than 20 years of international experience in architecture, urban planning and interior design.

His work ranges from interior design to hospitality, aviation, mixed-use developments and large-scale urban masterplans. Rather than following a recognisable style, each project is shaped by its context, purpose and the ambition to create architecture with clarity, character and lasting relevance.

Before founding Wings Architects, Henrik held senior design leadership positions at Gensler, HLW and Swanke Hayden Connell Architects, where he led complex projects for international clients across Europe, Asia, Australia and North America.

Henrik graduated from Bauhaus University Weimar with a Dipl.-Ing. (M.Sc.) in Architecture and is a registered architect with the Chamber of Architects of Hesse, Germany.

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Dr. Roland Winkler

Sustainability Director

 

Roland, who holds a PhD. in Chinese language and culture from LMU Munich, has been working for more than 20 years in the field of sustainability, urban development and energy-efficient construction in Greater China.

Roland is owner of MUDI Ltd., a comprehensive AEC service provider that developed the first ever low-energy office building, the PIV, in Pujiang, Shanghai. He is also the founder of Ecobuild Shanghai, a sustainability platform that later evolved into Econet China, which he co-developed with the German Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai and the City of Hamburg.

As Chairman of the German association SINOBAU, which aims to promote cooperation in the field of energy-efficiency, he is a well-known expert on sustainable building solutions.

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Christian Seeling

Director of Marketing & Communications, Dipl. Des.

 

Christian leads the development of holistic brand strategies for discerning companies and premium brands. His approach combines strategic precision with aesthetic excellence, creating distinctive brand presences with lasting impact. Since December 2025, he has strengthened our team with his international experience and refined brand expertise.

His focus lies in executive-level employer branding, high-end social media content, and strategic corporate storytelling. By aligning visual identity with advanced digital marketing strategy, he delivers content that enhances brand equity, reputation, and long-term market positioning.

Christian holds a Diploma in Visual Communication and brings more than 30 years of international experience in strategic marketing, photography, and film. He graduated from Bauhaus University Weimar

Awards

Modellprojekt Schulbau in Holzbauweise

4th. Prize Open Design Competition,  2022

 

Hongshi Headquarter, Hangzhou

1st. Prize International Design Competition, 2019

 

Zhangjiang Science City Twin Towers, Shanghai

1st. Prize International Design Competition, 2019

 

Alibaba Xixi Park North College Campus, Hangzhou

Finalist, 2018

 

Office Headquarter Park, Suzhou

1st. Prize International Design Competition, 2017

 

Qiantan #33 Mixed Use development, Shanghai

1st. Prize International Design Competition, 2014

 

Shekou Network Valley, Shenzen

Finalist International Design Competition, 2012
Worldarchitecturenews: Networking opportunities in Shenzen City

 

 

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