Stephanie Kaindl

Professor Stephanie Kaindl serves at the University of Applied Sciences Erfurt within the School of Architecture and Urban Planning, holding the Professorship for Design and Construction in Existing Structures. She also serves as Public Relations Officer and Chair of the Study Commission, based in Room 404 at Schlüterstraße 1. With over 15 years of academic and professional experience, she has established herself as a leading expert in architectural adaptation and reuse of existing buildings.

Her research interests center on the complex challenges of designing within existing structures, focusing on transformable architectural solutions, building analysis methodologies, and sustainable approaches to architectural heritage. Professor Kaindl's work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, emphasizing the cultural, technical, and spatial considerations inherent in architectural interventions within established urban contexts.

Professor Kaindl's publications reveal a consistent focus on architectural documentation, museum design, and contemporary building practices, with notable contributions to major German architecture yearbooks and journals. Her work demonstrates an evolving trajectory from theoretical explorations of architectural spaces to practical applications in transformable structures and adaptive reuse projects.

Her scientific recognition includes numerous prestigious awards:

• German Architecture Prize (2005)
• Austrian Architecture Award (2006)
• Bauwelt Prize (2007)
• DAM Prize for Architecture in Germany finalist (2017)
• German University Construction Award (2018)

As an educator, Professor Kaindl teaches across multiple architectural disciplines including Design Theory, Building Analysis, and specialized Project Studios focused on Building in Existing Structures at both bachelor's and master's levels. Her teaching practice directly informs her research and professional practice, creating a synergistic relationship between academic instruction and real-world architectural challenges.

Her professional practice is evidenced through numerous competition participations resulting in significant recognitions, including first prizes for the New Museum Citadel Spandau and Communications Center TÜV Nord, demonstrating her ability to translate theoretical knowledge into award-winning architectural solutions.