Cologne Real Future: The Future Becomes Real

Construction is underway on the Lindgens site along the Rhine—a project we’ve been working on for twelve years. A neighborhood that will transform southern Mülheim in the coming years. By Erika Werres.

Berlin, June 30, 2026. The wvm Group has appointed Ralph Scherer as managing director of its Berlin office. Together with David Fischer, he will lead the wvm Group’s Berlin operations going forward. In his role, Scherer will be responsible in particular for the areas of project development, construction, sales, and organization at the executive level and in close collaboration with the respective department heads. Scherer has many years of experience in the real estate industry and deep expertise in the development and implementation of complex projects. With this appointment, the wvm Group is specifically strengthening its operational leadership in Berlin and sending a clear signal regarding the further expansion of the location. David Fischer will continue to oversee project acquisition and strategically expand the Berlin project portfolio. At the same time, he remains an integral part of the executive management team and embodies continuity and reliability at the Berlin location. With an extensive project portfolio and several projects in development, Berlin is one of the wvm Group’s key growth markets. “With Ralph Scherer, we are gaining a proven leader for our Berlin management team. At the same time, David Fischer stands for continuity and stability. Together, they will successfully further develop the Berlin location,” says Wolfgang von Moers, managing partner of the wvm Group. Dr. Clemens Paschke will step down as managing director of the wvm Group Berlin on June 30, 2026, by mutual agreement. The wvm Group thanks him for his dedication and his contribution to the expansion of the Berlin office and wishes him all the best in his future endeavors.

The future doesn’t just happen on its own—it’s shaped. For the wvm Group, this means taking responsibility: for cities worth living in, for sustainable neighborhoods, and for the people who live there. It is precisely this commitment that is at the heart of our presence at the polis Convention 2026. On May 6 and 7, leading players in urban development will gather in Düsseldorf to discuss the future of urban spaces under the theme “New Horizons”—and we’ll be right in the thick of it. The wvm Group is part of a strong network in the Cologne region. Together with Kreissparkasse Köln, KSK-Immobilien, KSK-Real Estate Management, Metroloq, and Mull & Partner, we’ll be represented at the joint booth A04.4 —under the umbrella of the Cologne/Bonn region. What unites us is a shared conviction: Urban development doesn’t stop at property lines. It means taking responsibility—for the region, for its economic future, and for people’s quality of life. For us, this is about more than just buildings: We create living spaces that function sustainably in the long term—ecologically, socially, and economically. Housing plays a central role in this. After all, a home is far more than just a roof over one’s head. It is the foundation for stability, community, and quality of life. That is why we develop projects with the clear goal of creating sustainable and livable neighborhoods that meet the needs of today and tomorrow. Through our work, we help secure the region’s economic strength while simultaneously creating livable spaces. In doing so, we think beyond property lines—and always with the people who shape our neighborhoods in mind. For us, the polis Convention 2026 is not just a stage, but above all a place for dialogue. Engaging with partners, municipalities, and industry colleagues is crucial for gaining new perspectives and developing solutions together. Visit us at Booth A04.4 and join the conversation—for example, at our scheduled events: We look forward to inspiring encounters, new ideas, and working together to shape the future of the city.

Berlin, April 16, 2026 — Yesterday afternoon, the topping-out ceremony was held for the Zwieseler Hof residential project in Berlin’s Karlshorst neighborhood. The project, developed by the wvm Group Berlin, comprises 321 apartments. The 147 condominiums in the first construction phase are expected to be ready for occupancy by the end of the year after a construction period of just 20 months. Completion of the 174 rental apartments is scheduled for mid-2027. Christian Gaebler, Senator for Urban Development, Construction, and Housing, views the project as an important contribution to expanding Berlin’s housing supply and specifically highlighted the 108 rent-controlled apartments being built on Zwieseler Straße. He noted that the Zwieseler Hof will create a new mixed-use neighborhood and thanked everyone involved for their dedication. Martin Schaefer, Mayor of Berlin-Lichtenberg, added: “Lichtenberg has been a leader in new housing construction for several years. The district, its population, its infrastructure, and its quality of life are growing steadily. This is by no means a given and once again underscores the excellent cooperation demonstrated by the district, its administration, and the project developers working in Lichtenberg.” “The Zwieseler Hof is being developed according to Berlin’s model of cooperative building land development. This also required extensive coordination processes with the district,” reported David Fischer, managing director of the wvm Group Berlin. “As a result of this constructive collaboration, a former industrial area is being transformed into an attractive and sustainable neighborhood featuring 55 energy-efficient units (EH) certified to the Energy Efficiency Standard (EH) 55 EE standard, featuring apartments ranging in size from 30 to 119 square meters, a green courtyard, 30 percent subsidized rental housing, two playgrounds, 800 bicycle parking spaces, and 120 car parking spaces in an underground garage. I would like to thank everyone involved for their contribution to this exceptionally beautiful and important project.” “The buildings, alternating between four and five stories, follow a uniform façade design but form distinct addresses with thoughtfully designed building entrances,” says architect Tobias Nöfer, describing the plan. Between the five-story buildings with photovoltaic-equipped hipped roofs, there are green rooftop gardens on top of the four-story buildings for rainwater retention. “The courtyard, where most of the building entrances are located, will be planted with large trees.” Dr. Clemens Paschke, managing director of the wvm Group Berlin, thanked the Lichtenberg district for the excellent cooperation: “During the complex permitting process, we received comprehensive support from the staff as well as from City Councilor for Construction Camilla Schuler. They thereby laid the groundwork for the successful construction taking place here today.” Paschke extended his thanks to everyone involved in the project, specifically architect Tobias Nöfer for designing the neighborhood, the company GOLDBECK—which, as the general contractor, is overseeing the project’s implementation using a serial construction method—and the construction workers, who continued working on the project even in winter under difficult weather conditions. In his speech, Robert Wall, Managing Director of GOLDBECK Nordost GmbH, praised his GOLDBECK team and their achievements, as well as the courage of those involved in building under the current market conditions. He highlighted the potential of modular construction. GOLDBECK is currently building approximately 2,500 apartments in Berlin. Jan-Hendrik Goldbeck, Co-CEO of the GOLDBECK Group, says: “What we’re achieving here in Karlshorst clearly demonstrates the direction residential construction must take: fast, intelligent, and combining good design with cost-effectiveness. Together with wvm and Tobias Nöfer, we’re demonstrating how efficiently systematized construction and high architectural standards go hand in hand. If we want more housing in Germany, then we need exactly these kinds of projects: pragmatic in process, ambitious in outcome, and clearly focused on speed and efficiency.”