We mourn the death of our friend Kristin Feireiss

a woman speaks into a mikrophone, several people surround her and listen attentively

A life for architecture

Kristin Feireiss
July 1, 1942 - April 20, 2025

The death of our dear friend Kristin Feireiss has hit us hard. We have lost a mentor, an inspiring voice, and a companion in our history. These days, we are thinking back with gratitude to the many moments we shared with Kristin.

From our first encounters over 20 years ago, Kristin won us over with her approachable nature and enthusiasm for all things new and unfamiliar.In 2007, she invited us to her gallery for our first exhibition, "Graftworld," despite the raised eyebrows of many a critic. This was followed by our collaboration on the publication “Architecture in Times of Need”, dedicated to the Make It Right project and the reconstruction of New Orleans' Lower Ninth Ward, destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. Kristin enriched this project with her critical eye and understanding of social contexts.

We got to know and love Kristin more and more on many occasions. She created spaces for countless conversations, encounters, exhibitions, and symposia at Aedes, her life project, which she and Hans-Jürgen managed magnificently. She also frequently transformed her home into an open meeting place for colleagues and friends. She lived her life for architecture.

There was no question where the exhibition for our 25th office anniversary would take place. In 2023, the second exhibition, "Taste Is the Lack of Appetite," opened at the Aedes Architecture Forum with a glamorous opening reception.

Kristin Feireiss, an internationally esteemed architectural mediator, has had a significant influence on public discussions about architecture and urban planning. Her commitment and curiosity were unparalleled. What she gave us and her many companions will endure. We wish Hans-Jürgen, Lukas, and their extended family, as well as the Aedes team, much strength during this time.

To us, Kristin was not only the great German lady of architecture but also a sought-after advisor in all situations and a good friend. We miss you.


Sven Fuchs, Lars Krückeberg, Wolfram Putz, Georg Schmidthals, Thomas Willemeit, and all the Grafties