Katja Knaus

Katja Knaus is a Professor at the Academy of Fine Arts Munich, where she holds the Chair of Design and Representation within the Interior Design program. Her studio and classrooms are located in the Altbau building. She leads a research and teaching chair focused on the complex relationship between people and space, emphasizing spatial atmosphere and interdisciplinary integration of art, construction, and society.

Her research interests center on architectural design as a form of communication. She emphasizes both analytical and playful approaches, encouraging free experimentation while maintaining precision in architectural representation. The chair explores diverse media including animation and film, integrating them closely with the design process. Interdisciplinary collaboration is seen as a natural and synergistic component of architectural development.

Katja Knaus is a member of the Association of German Architects (BDA). She has previously taught at the Stuttgart State Academy of Art and Design, the School of Architecture Bremen, and the University of Stuttgart. Her professional background includes significant project experience at Behnisch Architekten and co-founding the architecture and design practice Yonder with Benedikt Bosch.

She studied Architecture & Design at the Academy of Fine Arts in Stuttgart and under Enric Miralles in Barcelona. Her educational path reflects a strong foundation in both artistic and technical aspects of architecture.

She advises students in architectural design and representation, though specific advisees are not listed. No grants or funded projects are mentioned in the provided texts.

The chair under her leadership fosters innovation in spatial strategies and architectural concepts, promoting a holistic and communicative design process.