• a collective studio is a practice with an architectural background that focuses on projects at the intersection of architecture, art, design and communication. The projects often have a theoretical approach and explore interdisciplinary collaboration at the numerous interfaces that architecture has with other fields, be it through texts, designs or workshops. The name a collective studio stands for interdisciplinary collaboration and down-to-earthness and aims to convey that the architecture industry is not about individuals standing out, but about the results of joint collaboration, which is part of any process.

  • Caroline Steffen (DE,1995) is an architect with experience in both architecture and interior design projects. Working on community-based projects was part of her master's education at Alanus Hochschule and has shaped her way of working and thinking. In addition to a collective studio, Caroline Steffen is the founder of architektur kollektiv - an online community for planners through which she aims to connect people in the industry and advocate for more unity.

    Photo: © Marie Kreibich

  • M.A. Architektur, Alanus Hochschule für Kunst und Gesellschaft, 2017-2019

    B.A. Architektur, Technisch Hochschule Köln, 2013-2016

  • Freelance Architect, Culture + Communication: Nidus

    Founder: schnitt magazine (former architektur kollektiv)

    Freelance architecture educator: Kunstmuseum Bonn, a museum is nothing but a house

  • Detmolder Design Woche 2024

    Summer school: Reuse Italy, Florence 2023, Project: Monolith

  • Architektenkammer NRW

    Bonner Kunstverein

    Baukultur NRW - Akteurin

    New European Bauhaus - Partner