Andreas Kretzer

Prof. Andreas Kretzer is a Professor and Dean of Studies at the Stuttgart University of Applied Sciences, specializing in Architecture and Design. He leads the Digital Manufacturing Laboratory and oversees the Master's and Bachelor's programs in Interior Design. His academic roles include membership in the university senate and previous positions as Junior Professor at TU Kaiserslautern and Visiting Professor at TU Munich. Kretzer's expertise spans design, digital production, freehand drawing, and architecture-film interplay.

Education highlights include a Diplom in Architecture (1995–2001) and Scenography (2004–2006) from TU Munich and the University of Television and Film Munich. He has been a practicing architect and set designer since 2001, contributing to projects like the Solar Decathlon Europe and the 'Real-Life Lab Youth Center Ingersheim.'

Research focuses on protest architecture, digital fabrication, and spatial representation. His publications explore Brutalism, sustainable design, and interdisciplinary methods. Awards include the Hugo Häring Prize and recognition for timber construction innovation. Kretzer's projects emphasize community-focused design and collaborative education.

Notable achievements include leading the Digital Manufacturing Lab, the 'Protest/Architecture' exhibition (2024), and the 2019 Mies van der Rohe nomination. His work integrates technical innovation with sociocultural impact, bridging architecture theory and practical application.