We, as the Designer Interviews ("DI") had the distinct pleasure and opportunity to interview award-winning, most creative and innovative Stephan Maria Lang ("SML").
The architect Stephan Maria Lang possesses an extraordinary talent for getting at the special quality of any given site and combining it with the personality of his clients. The quality and the beauty of Stephan Maria Lang´s works lie in the hidden details, in the surprising views, in the play of light and shadow. The integration of landscape, garden, and interior into a Gesamtkunstwerk, an integrated and holistic masterpiece of architecture. The use of the latest technologies is a matter of course in order to meet the need for comfort and energy efficiency. However, the essential qualities of this way of life are inspiration from Japanese thought, an appreciation of patina, and the beauty of imperfect.
Stephan Maria Lang Designs
We are pleased to share with you original and innovative design work by Stephan Maria Lang.
Stephan Maria Lang Design - L011 Shingle Residential House
Stephan Maria Lang Design - House Elvesgarden Privat Residence
Stephan Maria Lang Design - House L019 Privat Residence
Stephan Maria Lang Design - lakeside living house and garden
Designer Interview of Stephan Maria Lang:
DI: Could you please tell us more about your art and design background? What made you become an artist/designer? Have you always wanted to be a designer?
SML : my life is a creative flow i was thrown into
DI: Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?
SML : Stephan Maria Lang architects is a full-service design firm whose work includes residences (often for art collectors), museums and exhibition design, hospitality projects, commercial design, interior design and garden design, The firm is led by the founder Stephan Maria LangThe quality and beauty of Stephan Maria Lang's works lay in hidden details, in the surprising views, in the play of light and shadow, and in the integration of landscape, garden, and interior into a Gesamtkunstwerk, an integrated and holistic masterpiece of architecture.
DI: What is "design" for you?
SML : to create a whole world, an island of harmony for my clients to recover from a tough world
DI: What kinds of works do you like designing most?
SML : Villa and Museum
DI: What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?
SML : House p at lake ammer a huge volume intimate and comfortable in tune with nature
DI: What was the first thing you designed for a company?
SML : a hand rail
DI: What is your favorite material / platform / technology?
SML : i love to use simple natural materials in a sophisticated way
DI: When do you feel the most creative?
SML : i the first moment of my initial sketches
DI: What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?
SML : anything from frustration to ultimate joy
DI: What kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized?
SML : a the end it is like creating children and let them go in a better world
DI: What makes a design successful?
SML : a happy client with a glow in his eye
DI: When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?
SML : if it touches my soul instantly love it
DI: How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?
SML : no ego but green architecture would solve a lot of problems
DI: How would you describe your design style? What made you explore more this style and what are the main characteristics of your style? What's your approach to design?
SML : minimal and natural
DI: Where do you live? Do you feel the cultural heritage of your country affects your designs? What are the pros and cons during designing as a result of living in your country?
SML : munich bavaria be rooted locally act international
DI: How do you work with companies?
SML : i collect and select over a long period the finest craftsmen from whom i learn a lot
DI: From your perspective, what would you say are some positives and negatives of being a designer?
SML : you exploit yourself in the most exciting job until you drop dead.
DI: What is your "golden rule" in design?
SML : do not copy avoid trendy tendencies
DI: What skills are most important for a designer?
SML : do not copy paste open your eyes and invent something only you have discovered
DI: Designing can sometimes be a really time consuming task, how do you manage your time?
SML : go with the flow and take care of your self
DI: How long does it take to design an object from beginning to end?
SML : from 2 weeks design period to 2 years of completing a project
DI: What was your most important job experience?
SML : to survive a business partner
DI: Who are some of your clients?
SML : all private clients, sucessfull in their job
DI: What type of design work do you enjoy the most and why?
SML : private residences with interior and garden design i like to work with a one to one situation in the design decision process
DI: What are your future plans? What is next for you?
SML : working till 85 with all the fun i can have
DI: Do you work as a team, or do you develop your designs yourself?
SML : my friendly and highly qualified team is like a family
DI: How can people contact you?
SML : call me any time in the office