Architects' darling in gold and silver for KEIMFARBEN
The winner is: KEIMFARBEN. The Architects' Darling Awards were presented for the 15th time on 6 November 2025 in Celle. Bettina Heyne, Head of Marketing & Innovation, and Thomas Niedermayr, Sales Manager Germany/Austria, were proud to accept the gold award in the "Paints and Coatings" category. Silver was awarded in the "Cradle-2-Cradle Challenge Award" category.
As part of the largest industry survey in Germany conducted by Heinze Verlag, around 2,200 architects and planners, as well as a 64-strong team of media/communication experts and renowned representatives of international architectural firms, evaluated manufacturers in the construction industry, their performance and innovative strength. The awards, which were presented in the form of golden phoenix statues, are more than just prizes – they symbolise the appreciation of architects and planners for the brands and manufacturers that turn their visions into reality.
Many thanks to everyone who voted for us!
"We are very proud to be one of the most sought-after partners for architects and planners again this year. Winning these awards confirms KEIM's corporate philosophy of contributing to our customers' success through the added value of our mineral-based products," says Bettina Heyne. "The Cradle to Cradle Challenge Award also recognises our responsibility towards the environment and society." Since 2022, KEIM products have carried the Cradle to Cradle Certified® Silver certificate and the Material Health Certificate™ in Gold. From an initial 65 products, the number of certified KEIM products increased to 80 in 2024. That is over 85% of global paint sales. This puts the company at the forefront of the construction industry.
