

leit-werk, founded in 1999, offers a new form of design practice in which architects, designers and urban planners work together in a transdisciplinary organisation.
Our conceptual, process-orientated approach and constant exploration of the relationship between spatial, economic, cultural and social parameters lead to innovative schemes, which go beyond the general field of architecture and design. leit-werk's projects range from urban and architectural planning to interior and surface design within public as well as private areas.
The practice is an integral part of an established network of consultants and experts from related fields, often operating within larger consortia and functioning as a think tank for various organisations.

Henrik Rothe AADip (ARB) DipDes
Managing director
founded leit-werk in 1999. Henrik developed special expertise in urban design and airport planning when he was working as freelance architect and designer in London and Germany. He studied at the Architecture Association (AA) in London and received The President's Medal from the RIBA in 2000 for his diploma project. Prior to his arrival in UK, he gained a diploma in interior design at University of Art & Design in Halle, Germany. Henrik lectures at Metropolitan University London and is visiting tutor at the AA.

Maria Kramer MArch DipArch
Director
worked with Michael Hopkins & Partners in London and Coop Himmelb(l)au in Vienna, Austria before joining leit-werk in 2000, becoming partner a year later. Maria obtained an MArch and a diploma in architecture at Bartlett School of Architecture, University College London and previously studied at the University of Applied Arts in Vienna, Austria.

Anke Jakob PhD DipDes
Director
joined leit-werk in 2001. Anke is an experienced designer and researcher, who worked in textile design and industry in Germany and UK, before she engaged on interdisciplinary projects. She studied textile design (MA) at Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design in London and University of Art & Design in Halle, Germany. In 2007, Anke completed her PhD at Bath Spa University and currently holds the position of a post-doctoral researcher at Kingston University.
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