Freeman of the City of London!
05/11/24
This week, Markus and Daniela were made Freeman of the City of London.
Our profound gratitude goes to the Lord Mayor Prof. Michael Mainelli and the Lady Mayoress Elisabeth Mainelli for being part of this journey and for their support. We would also like to thank The Worshipful Company of Chartered Architects for their trust, especially Chris Williamson, Chris Dyson and Chris Bicknell (3 times lucky 😉).
For the Guildhall ceremony we had great company in Robert Greer, Director of Paye Stoneworks. Looking forward to the Sheep Drive... 🐑 🐑 🐑
After working as a Senior Architect with Seifermann for over 2 years and playing a key role in delivering our recently completed German Embassy project, Shane Cusack is now an Associate at Seifermann
Shane will contribute to the future growth and ongoing success of the business in the UK and abroad.
Congratulations Shane - Great to have you on board!
Exciting Promotion!
30/10/24
✨ Join us and treat yourself to a unique pre-Christmas celebration where West End meets The Guildhall ✨
The Rt Hon The Lord Mayor Michael Mainelli and Lady Mayoress Elisabeth Mainelli invite you to their Grand Finale in aid of The Lord Mayor's Appeal!
The event is on 6th November at The Guildhall, London.
Follow the link below to buy your tickets before they sell out!
The Grand Finale
09/10/24
After an incredible journey of over 16 years, Seifermann handed over the completed Grade I-listed Residence to the German Ambassador, Mr Miguel Berger.
The finished project is the result of many brains, many hands, and many hearts. And therein lies the real beauty.
Together with our collaborators & contractors we are very proud of the result: the re-established grandeur and the newly gained confidence of the building.
What a day for the German Embassy in London!
30/09/24
Last night was the 53rd annual reception of the German-British Chamber of Industry and Commerce, hosted in the iconic OXO Tower.
Following re-election as a board member to the chamber, I'm incredibly excited about the next 3 years and the positive impact we can make towards the UK-German business relations.
AHK Re-election!
13/09/24
Growing the team - Growing the business!
11/07/24
We are super happy to announce that Simon Jonsson has joined our Seifermann Group of Companies as a Board Advisor!
He is a former KPMG Partner in the UK and the Vice President of the German-British Chamber of Industry and Commerce in London.
Simon brings huge experience of working with corporates in the UK and internationally, including issues around the ESG agenda.
At Seifermann, he is advising the leadership team in strategic thinking, transformations, and new business development.
Simon will contribute to the future growth and ongoing success of our business in UK and abroad.
Welcome Simon – great to have you on board!
An exciting delivery!
09/07/24
We're incredibly proud that our design and refurbishment of the JAB Holding London office won this year's Callwey Verlag Best Workspace Award 2024.
With assets ranging from Pret A Manger to Coty, JAB HOLDING COMPANY LLC are one of the largest and most prolific investment companies worldwide.
A big thank you to the client, especially Joachim Creus along with his amazing team for their incredible support throughout the project. 🌟
The Bavarian Ball!
15/06/24
For one magical evening, the spirit of Bavaria was brought to The Mansion House.
With a foot-stomping oompah band, a feast fit for a king, and plenty of authentic Bavarian beer, The Lord Mayor Michael Mainelli and The Lady Mayoress Elisabeth Mainelli were hosts to a truly unforgettable evening.
It was an incredible honour to be a part of the committee, putting this event together.
We’re still swaying side to side… 🕺
This week we had artist, Marenka Gabeler come into the office for a lunch-time art session with the SFM team.
A huge thank you to Marenka for taking the time and introducing the team to a range of new artistic mediums and pushing them to unleash their creativity and collaboration.
‘Art - chitecture!’
03/06/24
Incredibly exciting news!
20/05/24
We have expanded and created a new company that specialises in event design and management – SPACE OPERA.
Based on the success of our architectural projects, our clients have also entrusted us with delivering their private and corporate events.
SPACE OPERA’s creative team is led by the three founders Daniela, Markus and Luke. With a background in film, architecture and design we specialise in transforming spaces and crafting experiences that are not only visually stunning, but also evoke emotions that last a lifetime.
We create Magic!
Collaboration with Kristjana S Williams
07/05/24
On one of our most prestigious projects in Central London we have the pleasure of collaborating with the wonderful artist, Kristjana S Williams.
Seifermann have been working on the renovation of this Grade I listed building since 2022.
With the help of Kristjana's fantastic creativity, we are bringing a new sense of life and a much needed splash of colour to this historic building.
18/04/24
The Bavarian Ball
Join us for a night of celebration at The Bavarian Ball hosted by The Rt Hon Lord Mayor, Michael Mainelli and The Lady Mayoress, Elisabeth Mainelli on Thursday, 13th June at The Mansion House.
We are honoured to have assisted as Co-chairs of the committee, and in the production and design for the evening.
The event will feature a drinks reception, Bavarian feast and a foot-stomping 5 piece band. All proceeds from the event will go towards supporting The Lord Mayor's Appeal.
Follow the link below to The Lord Mayor's Appeal website to purchase tickets and join us for an unforgettable evening in support of a great cause.
Tickets 🎟 - https://lnkd.in/ehzy9msm
07/03/24
Join our team!
SFM are looking for a RIBA Part II Architectural Assistant, ideally for an immediate start.
The successful candidate will be:
- A confidently and friendly individual who is comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. - Have excellent communication and client facing skills. - A self-motivated individual with the ability to learn quickly. - Proficient with AutoCAD and Adobe Suite. - Proficiency with Revit and other 3D modelling/rendering software is highly desirable.
Worshipful Company of Architects
26/01/24
What an incredible start to 2024! Earlier this week we had the honour of being welcomed as Freeman to the Worshipful Company of Architects.
A huge Thank You to The Rt Hon The Lord Mayor of the City of London and Chris Dyson for their support and trust.
We look forward to contributing to the development and success of architecture in the City of London.
1st Prize - Gingerbread Competition
10/01/24
Christmas may be over but the designing never stops! ✏ 📐
A big thanks to Alan Baxter Ltd for organizing a fantastic gingerbread building competition at Cowcross Street.
Congratulation to Georgia, one of our team here at SFM for winning 1st prize in the competition, excellent work and creativity!
07/12/23
In a galaxy far, far away!
The Algarve was the breath-taking backdrop to a jaw dropping, fully immersive show this year, designed and managed by the Seifermann Team.
Together with our creative partners Katherine Mills, Spy Manor, Aston Martin Lisboa and Lotus, we created and produced a bespoke event, blending Space, Performance and Film – Sky Base One.
Portugal News called it “a first for Portugal… and perhaps the world!”
27/11/23
Best Workspace 2024
Our JAB office project in Paddington has won the international award for ‘Best Workspace 2024’
A jury from German publishing house Callwey Verlag have selected the best office spaces from around the world.
We are over the moon that our design for the investment group’s Headquarters has made it to the top! The project will be featured in the new Callwey book published in March 2024.
A big thank you to our clients JAB Holding Company LLC - especially Joachim Creus along with his amazing team!
13/11/23
Lord Mayor Show
Congratulations to Alderman Professor Michael Mainelli for becoming the 695th Lord Mayor of the City of London.
On Saturday, this years’ Lord Mayor Show was quite simply spectacular and uplifting.
Many thanks to you, Michael and your wife Lady Mayoress Elisabeth Mainelli for inviting us to Mansion House for the parade and the celebrations.
We wish you a great year ahead and we look forward to collaborating with you and your team!
We are excited to reveal our partnership with Spy Manor as the Producers of ‘Sky Base One – The event’.
Please see press release: Shooting for the stars
Our team is responsible for the event concept together with Algarve-based Spy Manor and world-renowned magician and mentalist Katherine Mills.
We are absolutely thrilled about this opportunity and are immensely proud to be collaborating with the event partners Aston Martin Lisboa, Lotus and N Peal amongst others.
It is incredibly exciting to be working with such amazing people.
05/08/23
Shooting for the stars
14/07/23
German Embassy Project
We had the great honour to tour the German Ambassador His Excellency Miguel Berger on our biggest construction site in London:
The German Embassy on Belgrave Square. Together with Gardiner & Theobald we are leading the design team to carefully refurbish the Grade I listed building in collaboration with Westminster City Council and Historic England.
A big thanks to our main contractor Coniston for their incredible work and the German Government for giving us the opportunity to deliver this high-profile project over the next year.
25/05/2023
DKMS Gala London
We are proud supporters of DKMS, one of the most significant organizations in the world fighting blood cancer.
Last night we had the great honour to attend the DKMS Gala in London’s Natural History Museum, with a special performance by Placido Domingo.
Our heartfelt gratitude to our clients JAB, COTY and the Harf family for their vision and for creating such wonderful memories.
26/01/2023
JAB Holding Headquarters, London
Located next to Paddington station with views of the London skyline, we have designed and delivered the new headquarter offices for JAB Holding Company, one of the most prolific investment companies worldwide.
With the inclusion of a biophilic eco system, living wall, and natural materials, the new workplace provides the tranquil atmosphere of a green oasis in the heart of London.
Our thanks goes to the JAB for such an amazing opportunity and to a great team of collaborators and suppliers.
Please click for more photos: JAB Holding Company