Sibylla Amstutz

Sibylla Amstutz is a Professor and Head of the Competence Center for Interior Architecture (CCIA) at Lucerne School of Engineering and Architecture (Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts). She specializes in need-based architectural planning, workspace design, and the interplay between human behavior and built environments. Her research focuses on adaptive spaces, urban regeneration, and inclusive design for diverse user needs. She leads projects like 'Sweet Lantern' and 'FLAWO,' exploring sustainable elderly care facilities and urban space utilization. Amstutz has authored over 30 publications, including books on architecture and design, and regularly presents at international conferences. She advises on urban development through roles like Expert for the Gottlieb Duttweiler Institute and serves on boards such as the Swiss Architecture Archive.

• Education:
  • 1993-1998: Diploma in Architecture (Dipl. Architektin HTL)
  • 1999-2002: Advanced Course in Heritage Conservation
  • 2019-2020: Certificate in Research Management (University of Bern)

Research Interests:
Her work addresses societal challenges through architectural solutions, focusing on:

• Workspace innovation for knowledge workers
• Therapeutic environments in healthcare
• Revitalization of urban spaces
• Need-based design methodologies

Notable Projects:
Amstutz spearheads initiatives like 'Campus Living Lab' (student-driven sustainability) and 'GreenBrick' (efficient healthcare facility design). Her 'Neubad' research explored citizen-driven urban transformation. She co-curated symposiums on 'Invisible Space' and 'Naked Space,' promoting interdisciplinary dialogue in interior architecture.