Frankfurt am Main, 18 February 2026. The expert jury of the renowned Designplus Award by Light + Building has reached its decision: 13 outstanding design achievements have been selected as award winners. The official award ceremony will take place on the first day of Light + Building, 8 March 2026 at 1:00 p.m., at the Design Plaza in Hall 3.1. In addition, the award-winning products will be presented on the exhibition grounds in the foyer of Hall 5.1/6.1 as well as in Hall 9.0 D74 in the form of digital info hubs.
From 91 submissions, an independent jury carefully selected the 13 most compelling entries. Key evaluation criteria included sustainability, innovative strength, and functional and design quality.
The jury consisted of renowned industry experts:
- Prof. Amandus Samsøe Sattler (ensømble Studio Architektur, President DGNB e.V.)
- Andreas Habermehl (Managing Director of Technology and Vocational Training, ZVEH – Central Association of German electricians)
- Annika Egloff-Schoenen (Managing Director, Fachverlag Dr. H. Arnold GmbH)
- Ulrike Brandi (Managing Director, Ulrike Brandi Licht)
- Franziska von Schumann (Publisher and Member of the Executive Board, Stylepark AG)
- Robert Volhard (Founder, Publisher and Member of the Executive Board, Stylepark AG)
- Anna Moldenhauer (Editor-in-Chief, Stylepark Magazine and Platform for Architecture and Design).
“Timely, diverse and exciting,” is how Ulrike Brandi described the quality and range of the submissions. These ranged from technical luminaires and lighting components to smart building technology and innovative security solutions, thus reflecting the entire spectrum of topics covered by Light + Building. At the same time, the international nature of the entries underscores the global relevance of the award.
Amandus Samsøe Sattler is also looking forward to the upcoming trade fair: “What makes Light + Building special is that we meet the people behind their luminous products. Within just a few days, we gain a comprehensive overview of the entire product world – hands-on and ready to explore.”
All information on the Designplus Award by Light + Building can be found here.
Light + Building will take place in Frankfurt am Main from 8 to 13 March 2026.
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