About me
Solving living-space problems is my greatest passion. Where to find space for cleverly concealed storage? How can a home office be totally practical yet invisible in the living room? And how do you turn kitchen chaos into a functional workspace?
These puzzles have always fascinated me. I’m equally interested in the bigger picture of housing: what forms of life and social interaction does architecture enable, and which does it prevent? For many years, I worked as a dramaturg on independent theatre projects exploring these themes. In doing so, I learnt to provide my counterparts with a solid foundation for their creative decisions, to bring clarity – and to achieve a great deal on a shoestring budget. The skills required for interior design consulting are ones I developed through a one-year course in interior design.
A highlight of my professional career was working with the London-based architecture collective Assemble. As part of the ‘Wohnungsfrage’ exhibition at the Haus der Kulturen der Welt, they worked with Berlin pensioners to develop a concept for intergenerational living. The key feature: the floor plan adapts to the residents’ needs as they go through life. This flexible approach continues to inspire my work to this day.
What puzzle can I solve for you?
Books that inspire me:
Home stories: 100 years, 20 visionary interiors
At the heart of the publication are 20 case studies, ranging from Ikea to Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. They illustrate how social changes are reflected in our living environments. I was particularly struck by Jasper Morrison’s photo essay, which demonstrates that a ‘good atmosphere’ can arise regardless of stylistic choices and irrespective of budget.
ed. Mateo Kries, Jochen Eisenbrand
Vitra Design Museum, 2020
Never Too Small Vol.2: Reinventing Small Space Living
Solutions for living in small spaces are the focus of Never Too Small. The book presents 30 projects from around the world, illustrated with before-and-after floor plans, photographs and text.
Joel Beath, Camilla Janse van Vuuren, Colin Chee
Thames & Hudson, 2024
Low Tech: Fast Furniture for Next to Nothing
A classic on the art of improvisation: hundreds of drawings show how you can quickly build your own furniture using repurposed objects and inexpensive materials.
Rick Ball, Paul Cox
Century Publ., 1982