CONTACT
Klaud
Koepf Lechthaler
Architecture & Urban Design
contact [at] klaud.studio
Bureau | Design District
13 Soames Walk
London SE10 0AX
UK
Klaud works across architecture, urban design, exhibition design
and art production.
We love cities and the culture that results from living together. We are led by the desire to improve the way we live together and committed to making our surroundings a better, more inclusive and enjoyable environment for everyone. This is also reflected in our approach to making those changes happen in the most sustainable way possible. We have developed a sense for sustainability which fosters careful consideration of people, processes, materials, and a culture of ‘looking-after’ which starts when a project is completed.
We love cities and the culture that results from living together. We are led by the desire to improve the way we live together and committed to making our surroundings a better, more inclusive and enjoyable environment for everyone. This is also reflected in our approach to making those changes happen in the most sustainable way possible. We have developed a sense for sustainability which fosters careful consideration of people, processes, materials, and a culture of ‘looking-after’ which starts when a project is completed.
Together with our team and our clients Klaud has built up extensive
knowledge in designing and managing large & small scale architecture
and urban design projects. One area of focus is art-centric projects, which include exhibition architecture, museum & gallery design, art
installations & production and working in close collaboration with
artists and curators. Another key focus are public space projects, which includes developing cultural and public realm strategies
and their implementation. The studio's expertise also reaches historic
building renovations as well as residential construction and
refurbishments.
Klaud - Koepf Lechthaler Architecture and Urban Design - was founded by Sebastian Koepf and Andreas Lechthaler and formerly known as Andreas Lechthaler Architecture (ALA).
Klaud - Koepf Lechthaler Architecture and Urban Design - was founded by Sebastian Koepf and Andreas Lechthaler and formerly known as Andreas Lechthaler Architecture (ALA).
Andreas Lechthaler
Andreas has extensive expertise across architecture and urban design,
specialising in the contemporary art context where he collaborates with
national and international cultural institutions, artists and curators.
Andreas has led large-scale refurbishments in historic landmark
buildings in London and Los Angeles for gallery Sprüth Magers. He
has created the architecture of key solo and group shows at
international institutions and festivals, including
Tai Kwun (Hong Kong), Hayward Gallery (London),
Wellcome Collection (London), the Biennale of Sydney, and
Gropius Bau (Berlin). Regularly working with Swiss artist
Pipilotti Rist in giving her vision an architectural expression
is part of Andreas’ passion. He has a keen interest in creating holistic
environments and spaces, where the existing and the new strengthens the
experience of a place and creates a setting for human interaction.
Andreas is a UK qualified architect and has studied architecture in Florence (IT) and Munich (DE). He set up Andreas Lechthaler Architecture (ALA) in 2009.
Andreas is a UK qualified architect and has studied architecture in Florence (IT) and Munich (DE). He set up Andreas Lechthaler Architecture (ALA) in 2009.
Sebastian Koepf
Sebastian has comprehensive knowledge in leading public space and
architecture projects for private and public clients. Sebastian worked
with landscape architect Martha Schwartz before joining Burns+Nice in 2005. As an associate he led and worked on large
scale public projects for Transport for London, including the
Mayor’s Cycle Superhighways, the urban integration of several
Elizabeth Line stations as well as the redesign of
Leicester Square City Quarter. He also worked on a number of public space
projects throughout the City of London and Westminster, States of Jersey and Guildford Borough Council.
After joining ALA in 2017 he co-led with Andreas the design and implementation of large scale contemporary art exhibitions and public commissions, gallery refurbishment and museum strategies, private residential developments and most recently the Soho Photography Quarter public space and cultural strategy. Sebastian has a keen interest in nature and the urban landscape, loves how both evolve and never stand still.
Sebastian is a UK qualified architect and studied architecture at the Technical University Munich (DE).
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After joining ALA in 2017 he co-led with Andreas the design and implementation of large scale contemporary art exhibitions and public commissions, gallery refurbishment and museum strategies, private residential developments and most recently the Soho Photography Quarter public space and cultural strategy. Sebastian has a keen interest in nature and the urban landscape, loves how both evolve and never stand still.
Sebastian is a UK qualified architect and studied architecture at the Technical University Munich (DE).
COLLABORATORS
past/presentAidan Leahy, Agnes Fabich, Alcina Lo, Ana Sprovieri, Andrea Boito, Andrea Floris, Anja Rigamonti, Barbara Wagner-Rainbird, Benjamin Stracker, Christoph Bedall, Dan Rigamonti, Elvira Grob, Esi Calliku, Fionnuala Heidenreich, Florian Dirschedl, Hannah Record, Leendert de Vos, Mark Przyrembel, Marta Bakst, Natalie Savva, Simone Goldate, Xiaowen Summer Zhao
SELECTED PROJECTS
- Beirut and the Golden Sixties: A Manifesto of Fragility | Gropius Bau, Berlin (DE) | La Biennale de Lyon (FR) | Mathaf Arab Museum of Modern Art, Doha (QA) | 2022-23
- Queen Street Market Landscape Design | Newham, London (UK) | 2021-23
- Historic Balustrades Review | Gropius Bau, Berlin (DE) | 2023
- Soho Photography Quarter | Westminster City Council and The Photographers’ Gallery, London (UK) | 2018 – 2023
- The Photographers' Gallery: Ground Floor | The Photographers’ Gallery, London (UK) | 2021-22
- Pipilotti Rist: Nordic Hiplights | Ekeberg Parken, Oslo (NO) | 2020-22
- YOYI! Care, Repair, Heal | Gropius Bau, Berlin (DE) | 2021-22
- Rooted Beings | Wellcome Collection, London (UK) | 2022
- Takeover - Kinder Kuratieren | Gropius Bau, Berlin (DE) | 2022
- Yoko Ono | Kunsthaus Zürich (CH) | 2022
- On Happiness | Wellcome Collection, London (UK) | 2021-22
- Gropius Grove | Gropius Bau, Berlin (DE) | 2022
- Pipilotti Rist: Behind Your Eyelid | Tai Kwun, Hong Kong (CN) | 2022
- Pipilotti Rist: Big Heartedness, Be My Neighbour | The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA, Los Angeles (US) | 2021-22
- Pipilotti Rist: Big Heartedness, Be My Neighbour | MOCA, Los Angeles (US) | 2017-2021
- Pipilotti Rist: Het Leven Verspillen Aan Jou | Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam (NL) | 2017-2021
- Yayoi Kusama: A Retrospektive | Gropius Bau, Berlin (DE) | 2021
- Zheng Bo: Botanical Comrades | Gropius Bau, Berlin (DE) | 2021
- Ámà Resonance Room | Gropius Bau, Berlin (DE) | 2021
- Kerry Tribe: Standardised Patient | Wellcome Collection, London (UK) | 2021
- Museum flow and experience strategy | Gropius Bau (DE), Wellcome Collection (UK) | 2021
- Vision Study: Concept Report for the Future of the Gropius Bau | Gropius Bau, Berlin (DE) | 2020-21
- Uriel Orlow: Conversing with Leaves | Kunsthalle Mainz (DE) | 2019-20
- Pipilotti Rist: Jordlys Og Pingpong Med Solen | Danish School of Media and Journalism, Aarhus (DK) | 2020
- Garden Of Earthly Delights | Gropius Bau, Berlin (DE) | 2019
- And Berlin Will Always Need You | Gropius Bau, Berlin (DE) | 2019
- Charlottenburg Flat | Berlin (DE) | 2018 – 2019
- London Fields East Side House | London (UK) | 2018-19
- Lee Bul: Crash/Crashing | Hayward Gallery, London (UK) | Gropius Bau, Berlin (DE) | 2018-19
- Inntal House | Innsbruck (AT) | 2017-19
- Covered in Time and History: The Films of Ana Mendieta | Gropius Bau, Berlin (DE) | 2018
- Uriel Orlow: Theatrum Botanicum | Tabakalera, San Sebastian (ES) | The Showroom, London (UK) | Sharjah Biennale (UAE) | Parc Saint Léger, Saint-Léger-en-Bray (FR) | PAV, Torino (IT) | Kunsthalle St.Gallen (CH) | 2016-18
- Sprüth Magers Gallery: London | London (UK) | 2016-18
- Pipilotti Rist: Sparkling Pond, Bold-Coloured Groove + Tender Fire | Central Park, Sydney (AU) | 2017-18
- Princelet Street House | London (UK) | 2017-18
- Pipilotti Rist: Sip My Ocean | MCA, Sydney (AU) | 2017
- Tisdall Place House | London (UK) | 2017
- Photo London: Sprüth Magers | Somerset House, London (UK) | 2016
- Action! | Kunsthaus Zürich (CH) | 2016
- L House | Los Angeles (US) | 2016
- Sprüth Magers Gallery: LA | Los Angeles (US) | 2015-16
- 20th Biennale of Sydney: The Future Is Already Here | Sydney (AU) | 2015-16
- Pipilotti Rist | New Museum, New York (US) | 2015
- Pipilotti Rist: Dein Speichel ist mein Taucheranzug im Ozean des Schmerzes | Kunsthaus Zürich (CH) | 2015
- History is Now | Hayward Gallery, London (UK) | 2015
- Mirrorcity | Hayward Gallery, London (UK) | 2014
- Stoke Newington Terrace | London (UK) | 2014
- Pipilotti Rist: Worry Will Vanish | Hauser+Wirth, London (UK) | 2014
- Pipilotti Rist: Stay Stamina Stay | Hauser+Wirth, Somerset (UK) | 2014
- Pipilotti Rist Kunst am Bau | Novartis Campus, Basel (CH) | 2014
- Stoke Newington Terrace | London (UK) | 2014
- Church Walk Flat | London (UK) | 2014
- Pipilotti Rist | Wynyard Walk Station, Sydney (AU) | 2013
- VA: Rapid Response Collecting | Urbanism/Architecture Bi-City Biennale (UABB), Shenzhen (CN) | 2013
- Pipilotti Rist: Gentle Wave in Your Eye Fluid | Times Museum, Guangzhou (CN) | 2013
- Ana Mendieta: Traces | Hayward Gallery, London (UK) | 2013
- Art Of Change | Hayward Gallery, London (UK) | 2012
- Pipilotti Rist: Eyeball Massage | Kunsthalle Mannheim (DE) | Hayward Gallery, London (UK) | 2011
- Sprüth Magers Gallery: Remodelling I | London (UK) | 2010
- Tower Hill Flat | London (UK) | 2008
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