Sophie Kalwa

Sophie studied architecture at Leibniz University Hannover and ETH Zurich. During her studies, she already supported CITYFÖRSTER as a working student. Since graduating in 2024, she has been part of the team, working on the design and implementation of renovation and refurbishment projects.

Her particular interest lies in working with existing buildings. She gained initial experience during her time at Muck Petzet Architekten and Brandlhuber+, where she focused on the transformation and adaptive reuse of building stock. In addition, she is actively involved with Das Abrisskollektiv, where she advocates against the prevailing demolition culture and develops alternative approaches for a more sustainable and climate-conscious handling of the built environment.

Beyond architectural topics, Sophie is also interested in the intersections of social and societal issues with architecture and urban design.