Annette Menting

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Annette Menting is Professor for Design-Oriented Architectural History and Building Culture at the Faculty of Architecture and Social Sciences at Leipzig University of Applied Sciences, where she has been teaching since 2000. Her academic career is deeply rooted in both practical architectural experience and scholarly research, having previously worked in prominent architectural firms including Hinrich Baller and von Gerkan, Marg and Partner.

Menting's research interests span architectural history, monument preservation, and contemporary building culture with particular emphasis on performance arts architecture. Her work demonstrates a profound connection between historical architectural analysis and contemporary practice, exploring how architecture serves cultural functions while preserving historical significance. She has made significant contributions to understanding modern architecture, particularly through her expertise on architects Max Taut and Paul Baumgarten.

Her recent publications reveal a strong focus on the relationship between architecture and performance spaces, urban contexts, and industrial heritage. The research trajectory shows increasing attention to how historical buildings can be adapted for contemporary cultural use, with special interest in temporary and mobile structures as well as the emotional dimensions of architectural spaces. Her work bridges academic research with practical architectural applications.

• DFG habilitation scholarship for research on Max Taut's complete works
• Member of the Saxon Academy of Arts
• Member of the Association of German Architects
• Member of the Working Group for the Theory and Teaching of Monument Preservation
• Member of the German National Committee of ICOMOS
• Jury member for architectural competitions

Since 2016, Prof. Menting has co-directed the DFG research project "Architecture and Space for the Performance Arts" with Barbara Büscher, which entered its second funding phase in summer 2021 and will continue until 2024. This significant research initiative explores the intersection of architectural design and performance spaces, examining how spatial configurations influence artistic expression and audience experience. Her scholarly work has been supported by multiple research grants, enabling extensive publication output and academic collaboration.

Prof. Menting's academic leadership extends to her role within the Faculty of Architecture and Social Sciences, where she contributes to shaping architectural education with a strong historical foundation while maintaining relevance to contemporary design challenges. Her work connects academic research with practical architectural applications, particularly in urban contexts and cultural heritage preservation.