Kevin Emanuel Osenau

Kevin Emanuel Osenau is a Lecturer in the Department of Architecture at Alanus Hochschule (Alfter), teaching Construction Law since 2020. He is also a registered architect (Architektenkammer NRW since 2022), a founding member of AIS (Atelier für interaktive Strukturen), and active as a theater director/regisseur. His work spans architecture, game design, and interdisciplinary performance, with notable projects like nibelungenpunkt.de (2020) and HALL08 (2020). He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture & Urban Space (Alanus Hochschule, 2019 with distinction) and studied film/theater directing at Athanor Akademie (2002–2006).

• Education: Architecture & Urban Space (B.A.), Philosophy/Arts/Social Entrepreneurship (Alanus Hochschule); Film/ Theater Direction (Athanor Akademie)
• Research Interests: Spatial design, game-based urban planning, theater architecture, and cross-disciplinary collaborations between digital media and live performance.
• Key Roles: Project Manager at Grotegut Architekten (2019–), Artistic Director of Schau+Spielhaus (2014–2021), and freelance director/actor with credits at major theaters including Landestheater Linz and Badische Landesbühne.

Recipient of multiple scholarships and awards, including an interdisciplinary project grant from the IKEA Foundation (2018/2019) and festival recognitions for theater and film works. His installations such as Phoenix (2022) and tiefe Schwere, hohe Leichte (2017) explore socio-spatial narratives.