Deeken-Henke Architects
was founded in 2005
and is based in Esens.

Wilfried
Henke

*1968 Wittingen

1981–1988 Technical High School, Celle

1990–1993 Studies in Electrical Engineering, Hanover

1993–1997 Diploma in Architecture, Hildesheim

1997–1998 Master’s Program, SCI-Arc Los Angeles
Master of Architecture (M.Arch.)

1999–2000 Gruber+Kleine-Kraneburg, Architects, Frankfurt

2000–2002 Butz+Wittenberg, Architects, Hanover

2002–2004 Bahlo Koenke Stoßberg + Partner, Architects, Hanover

2004–2011 Reuter Innenausbau GmbH, Esens

2012–2018 DID Architects and Interior Architects

since 2019 Deeken-Henke Architects

“Need-based architecture is a description of our work. Listening and moderating – the result is like a tailor-made suit. Created through teamwork between planner and client.” – Wilfried Henke

Making the impossible possible –
the possible simple –
the simple elegant.

Melanie
Deeken-Henke

*1976 Sögel, Emsland

1992–1994 Technical College for Design

1994–1996 Apprenticeship as a Carpenter

1997 Practical experience as a Journeyman Carpenter

1997–2001 Diploma in Interior Architecture, Hildesheim

2001–2003 Work at Partner-Ship-Design in Hamburg

Preparations for self-employment and founding

2004–2005 Deeken Interior Design GmbH & Co. KG

2009 Renaming of the company to Deeken Interior Design e.Kfr.

2012–2018 DID Architects and Interior Architects

since 2019 Deeken-Henke Architects

“When spaces are not questioned, but instead feel like a second skin – so sensitive, so tangible, so natural, so full of sensory richness, so full of soul – they create a sense of contentment and well-being, an immersive feeling of comfort and depth. That is my aspiration for interior architecture.” – Melanie Deeken-Henke