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‘Polymorphic Rooms’ are created by several different people. In fact, we are a network of architects, designers, engineers and craftsmen seeking to design modular interior solutions for our built environment. We are an open network, anyone who wishes to contribute to the work presented here or collaborate for another project is welcome to get in touch with us. At this moment we are:
We seek to create impact for a more sustainable future through concrete actions. We, that is Joachim Stieger (civil engineer), Matthias Bolza-Schünemann (energy engineer) and Patrick Häussermann (architect). Since we know each other from university we asked ourselves where we can have positive impact in professional field – both individually and jointly together.
Working together on the extension and revitalization of the monument protected courtyard building in Karlsruhe (Rudolf Fünf) we developed a holistic sustainable construction and operation concept. Among others this resulted in the idea of polymorphic rooms, which became reality, led by the collective and is presented on this website.
Is a Berlin-based design studio founded by Lisa Ertel (*1990) and Anne-Sophie Oberkrome (*1990). Both product designers graduated from the Karlsruhe University of Arts and Design. They had their first studio together at Rudolf 5, where the work of ‘Polymorphic Rooms’ took place.
Their work ranges from self-initiated projects to multidisciplinary collective projects and commissions for international companies. In their work, Anne-Sophie Oberkrome and Lisa Ertel visualize thoughts on phenomena of our time, guided by observations in their immediate surroundings, which manifest themselves in everyday objects and architecture.
In addition to their work as a studio, they experiment with new design rituals as a collective. The self-initiated projects benefit from interdisciplinary exchange and complementary perspectives on various topics.
More information on their website.
The studio is run by Stefan Lotze who is working between architecture, light and art.
For the studied architect light is the focal point. In his projects architectural lighting meets far more than functional requirements. The architectural concept is taken up and translated into light and a new level of perception of space is created. This is integrated lighting where the source of light itself fades into the background and rather the architecture is made to shine.
Stefan is also know for his light art with spatial and architectural references. The light installations engage with the location, with the actual spatial, but also with its use and perception. In the realization precise, abstract, sometimes fine as a light particle, but conceptually always in relation to a larger context.
More information on his website.
IGO brings professional experience in industrial electronics/embedded hardware development and mechanical engineering. Their passion lies in particular in surface analysis, evaluation and improving surface quality. This led them to run a joint workshop in Rudolf 5 where they work on a variety of projects. Their work is characterized by their pioneering research, close industrial partnerships and commitment to future developments. They remain committed to shaping standards in surface science worldwide and supporting industry through ground-breaking findings and innovations. In the scope of the projects ‘Polymorphic Rooms’ they support the team in 3D printing and all electrical related matters.
‘Polymorphic Rooms’ has been developed in collaboration with the following partners. We are grateful for the support. We are an open network, anyone who wishes to contribute to our future projects is welcome to get in touch with us.
The German Federal Environmental Foundation (DBU), based in Osnabrück, has funded more than 10,300 projects with more than 1.9 billion euros since it began its work in 1991. These are innovative, exemplary and at the same time solution-oriented projects, especially for medium-sized businesses, that make a contribution to climate-, environmental- and resource protection. In addition to the sustainable effects itself, it is also about achieving a broad multiplier effect of ideas and innovations – for society, science, business and politics. The broad spectrum of DBU funding topics takes into account both current scientific findings on the so-called planetary boundaries as well as the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) of the United Nations.
The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) is a prominent research university located in Karlsruhe, Germany. It was established in 2009 through the merger of the Technical University of Karlsruhe (founded in 1825) and the Research Center Karlsruhe (founded in 1956). The university has a strong reputation for its engineering and natural sciences programs and counts among the top nine German universities in these fields.
