Rita Rentzsch

Prof. Rita Rentzsch - Academic Overview

Prof. Rita Rentzsch is a Professor of Interior Architecture/Space Function Theory at the Halle University of Art and Design since 2016. She holds a degree in Interior Architecture from the same institution (2000–2006). Her professional career includes roles as a freelance designer in Dublin, London, and Halle (2006–2007), followed by work at gewerk design in Berlin (2007–2013), specializing in exhibition design. She founded her practice Rita Rentzsch | Erzählende Räume in Hannover in 2013. Prior to her current role, she taught at the Hannover University of Applied Sciences (2013–2015).

• Education: MFA in Interior Architecture, Burg Giebichenstein Kunsthochschule Halle (2000–2006)
• Professional Experience: Exhibition design, spatial interventions, and academic leadership

Research & Projects

Rentzsch focuses on spatial narratives and functional design, particularly in science communication. Her current project ReMake Science Hall redesigns the Make Science Halle ship as a floating platform for science engagement. She also supervises projects exploring urban spaces, cultural heritage, and sustainability, such as Forms of Adaptation: Arts and Crafts in National Socialism (2025–2026) and collaborations with institutions like science2public.

Exhibitions & Events

• Annual exhibitions (2025) featuring student works and interdisciplinary projects
• Exhibitions at GRASSI Museum and SILBERSALZ Festival
• Curated events like ZUKÜNFTE – Materials and Design of Tomorrow (2025)

Teaching

She leads modules on Complex Design and supervises master’s theses addressing urban challenges, such as Center for Bread Culture (2021) and Growing Old Well (2021). Her pedagogy emphasizes project-based learning and interdisciplinary collaboration.