Karen Klessinger is an expert in destination development, with a particular focus on placemaking, scenography, shopping destinations and mixed-use developments. Since 2000, the Creative Director has been responsible for developing brand experiences, retail concepts and leisure environments. Her clients include companies such as BMW/MINI and Google, leisure institutions such as Zoo Berlin and Zoo Hannover, as well as shopping destinations and mixed-use developments including Loop5, Bikini Berlin, Seestadt Aspern Vienna and DomAquarée Berlin. Her focus is on the interdisciplinary, co-creative development of destinations, working closely with developers, operators, cities and municipalities. Her projects are characterised by a strong human scale and a clear sense of identity. Her ambition is to create “happy & healthy places” for people of all generations. Karen Klessinger is actively involved in shaping the future of municipalities and city centres as an advisory board member and consultant to various institutions. She is also a founding member of the Association for Building in Existing Structures (Verband für Bauen im Bestand) and a member of the Art Directors Club (ADC), where she also serves on the jury. The work of the trained architect and certified Service Designer has received numerous awards, including the German Design Award in Gold.
