Bronze, Silver and Gold at the ARCHITECTS’ DARLING Awards 2026
Three awards, one special evening: RECKLI is among the winners of the ARCHITECTS’ DARLING Awards 2026. At the award ceremony held in Celle on November 5, the company received three awards. Gold went to the RECKLI Patternbook, Silver to the corporate website and Bronze to the Mandai Rainforest Resort in Singapore. A success that highlights RECKLI's design expertise, digital capabilities and international project experience.
Gold for the RECKLI Patternbook
Gold in the “Product and Thematic Brochures” category: The RECKLI Patternbook impressed the expert jury at the ARCHITECTS’ DARLING Awards 2026.
The Patternbook presents RECKLI's complete collection of formliner patterns, featuring more than 130 designs, and showcases the wide range of possibilities for designing exposed concrete surfaces. From natural textures and geometric patterns to custom surface designs, the brochure provides a comprehensive overview of RECKLI's formliner collection. It also introduces additional solutions for designing and finishing concrete surfaces, serving as a source of inspiration and a practical planning resource for architects.
Silver for the RECKLI Website
RECKLI also impressed in the digital category: The company's new website, launched earlier this year as part of a comprehensive relaunch, received Silver in the “Best Website” category.
With its modern design, clear structure and user-friendly navigation, the new website provides a comprehensive insight into the world of RECKLI. It combines inspiration, product information and international reference projects, making it easier for architects and planners to find suitable solutions for designing exposed concrete surfaces.
Bronze for the Mandai Rainforest Resort
The Mandai Rainforest Resort in Singapore received Bronze in the “Best Reference Project” category. This international architectural project demonstrates how buildings can be designed to connect with their natural surroundings.
Designed by WOW Architects, the resort blends into Singapore's tropical landscape. Tree bark and vines from the surrounding environment served as natural inspiration for the concrete surface designs. Based on these elements, RECKLI produced a total of 178 square metres of custom textured formliners at its Herne facility.
The resulting concrete surfaces reflect the organic structures of nature and help define the resort's architectural identity. The project demonstrates how individually designed architectural concrete can create a connection between the built environment and the natural landscape.
ARCHITECTS’ DARLING 2026
The ARCHITECTS’ DARLING Awards are among the established awards in the German construction industry. On November 5, 2026, organiser Heinze honoured outstanding manufacturers, brands, products and communication achievements for the 16th time.
The awards are based on two different evaluation processes. For the Brand Awards, around 1,900 architects and specialist planners participated in a survey in 2026, evaluating more than 200 manufacturers and brands. The Jury Awards were decided by an independent panel of 64 experts from renowned architectural firms.
A total of 36 awards were presented across 22 Brand Award categories and 14 Jury Award categories. In addition to products and innovations, the evaluation covered reference projects, digital services and communication materials.