Elevating architecture through strategic communication

Caroline Steffen

Founder

Caroline Steffen (1995) is a trained architect who has expanded her practice to explore the intersections of architecture, art, and design. As the founder of Schnitt Magazine, she brings a keen editorial perspective to her work, curating conversations that bridge disciplines. Whether working in creative direction, photography, architectural concepts, or visual communication, she thrives at the crossroads of creative expression and thoughtful craftsmanship.

Her work is defined by a deep passion for storytelling and a strong aesthetic sensibility. Her expertise ranges from creative direction to visual communication, architectural concepts, and broader creative consulting, particularly for architecture and design offices. A profound fascination with textures, structures, color compositions, atmospheres, and emotions shapes her approach.

As a member of the Nidus team, Caroline Steffen contributes to the Culture + Communications department.

Portrait by Marie Kreibich.

Caroline Steffen

Founder

Caroline Steffen (1995) is a trained architect who has expanded her practice to explore the intersections of architecture, art, and design. As the founder of Schnitt Magazine, she brings a keen editorial perspective to her work, curating conversations that bridge disciplines. Whether working in creative direction, photography, architectural concepts, or visual communication, she thrives at the crossroads of creative expression and thoughtful craftsmanship.

Her work is defined by a deep passion for storytelling and a strong aesthetic sensibility. Her expertise ranges from creative direction to visual communication, architectural concepts, and broader creative consulting, particularly for architecture and design offices. A profound fascination with textures, structures, color compositions, atmospheres, and emotions shapes her approach.

As a member of the Nidus team, Caroline Steffen contributes to the Culture + Communications department.

Portrait by Marie Kreibich.

Recent & Upcoming

Summer 2025

Contribution in the publication
...but, who are we building for?
by Building Diversity

In the summer of 2025, the publication ...but, who are we building for? by Building Diversity will be released, featuring my contribution in the form of a dialogue with Nompsey Chigaru and George Pope from Young Trustees. Together, we explore the theme "Where there is a 'we', there is a 'they'" and discuss community and solidarity within the architecture industry.

26.06.2025

As part of the Women in Architecture Festival 2025, I will be a guest at the Berlin gallery MAJ VAN DER LINDEN where I will speak about my work.

2025

Contribution to amatterof Issue 02

In the essay "Beyond Building" I write about my not-quite-traditional work as an architect and how my field of activity has shifted from conventional design work to writing and curating.