What convinced you to join the hej.build Architecture Advisory Board?
I’m impressed by how holistically hej.build works and how refreshingly everyone on the team comes across. When I recently took part in a workshop, the spark really caught. hej.build has a lot of drive, combined with curiosity, professional structure and visibly appealing external communication. I like that.
Above all, I like the idea of a platform that looks after the interface between building product manufacturers, in other words industry, and design practices, with all their different experiences and perspectives. That is absolutely exciting and necessary.
What is most on your mind at the moment in architecture, interior architecture or building products?
At the moment, we are feeling the effects of global political events particularly strongly. Crises act as catalysts and always bring about something new. Higher construction costs and the jolt in the property market are making us refocus: working with existing buildings is the future.
Our work processes keep changing as a result, and there is also a need for new building products.
What does good architecture/interior architecture mean to you?
Seen from the outside, the big picture in architecture plays an important role for me. I particularly like it when a story can be told about a building.
Of course, that also helps in the marketing process. Sophisticated design keeps the future user in mind, and then the story comes all by itself.
Is there a current highlight or an all-time favourite project?
We have just transformed a beautiful old engine shed in Mannheim into a new working environment for Osapiens: an absolute gem! In the process, we kept discovering new details that could feed into the design. We place great value on treating historic structures responsibly and integrating design elements without overloading the space.
What else is on your mind at the moment?
In my view, change processes are valuable topics for the future for us designers. So far, we have mainly supported our clients in workplaces. I would find it exciting to look at other levels of society as well.
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Which topic is keeping you busy right now?
Tell us briefly which building products it’s about and what you want to achieve. We’ll get back to you with an initial assessment. We often start with our »Day One« workshop: a day at your premises, where marketing, sales and senior management set priorities together.