kulturdokumentation x Stephan Maria Lang
Kulturdokumentation × Stephan Maria Lang
(Johannes Kreye & Simon Jokel in collaboration with Stephan Maria Lang)
This collaborative project brings together the architecture and gardens of Stephan Maria Lang with the distinctive visual language of Johannes Kreye and Simon Jokel. At its core is the idea for an exhibition that offers a new, immersive way of experiencing the relationship between space and nature—through a form of visualization that reveals what traditional imagery cannot.
Lang’s architecture is characterized by a seamless flow between interior and exterior spaces, designed to be experienced throughout the year and in close dialogue with the surrounding landscape.
Through an artistic interpretation of 3D data, a new kind of atmospheric space is envisioned—not static, but alive. The transitions between inside and outside become tangible, allowing the architecture and its environment to be perceived as one.
What is usually hidden becomes visible. The whole becomes experienceable.
Haus LW27
Architekt Stephan Maria Lang
In a high-end residential area of Munich, Haus LW27 was conceived as a response to the challenge of building a spacious home on a compact site. With most of the ground taken up by a 25-meter pool, there was little space left for a traditional garden. The solution: a lush rooftop garden, designed in line with the idea of a zero-seal house—returning sealed surfaces back to nature.
Newly planted canopy trees along the property’s edges provide privacy and natural shade, while floor-to-ceiling sliding windows on the ground floor create a seamless flow between interior and exterior spaces. The open floor plan stretches from east to west, allowing for year-round indoor-outdoor living.
The upper floor contains the bedroom suites, complete with ensuite bathrooms and dressing areas. Above, the rooftop terrace—designed as a tranquil retreat for the parents—features a whirlpool nestled among dense greenery and treetops. Outdoor seating areas capture the evening sun, extending the living space into nature.
A refined, minimalistic atmosphere pervades the entire house, supported by a consistent use of materials: white walls, light oak flooring and furnishings, and Gris de France limestone in the bathrooms, fireplaces, and ground-level floors. Special attention was given to lighting, both natural and artificial. A highlight is the bespoke entrance light fixture, handcrafted by renowned Austrian studio Bartenbach Lichtdesign.
Haus LW27 is a carefully orchestrated composition of architecture and landscape—quiet, elegant, and deeply connected to its surroundings.
Stephan Maria Lang , Architect,
is a Munich-based architect whose work draws inspiration from Californian modernism and a deep sensitivity to place. After studying at the Technical University of Munich and ETH Zurich, and working with international offices such as Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and A + P Smithson, he founded his own studio in 1995.
His architecture is known for its calm clarity, refined detailing, and the seamless transition between indoor and outdoor spaces. Over the years, he has developed a distinctive approach that integrates landscape, light, and atmosphere into timeless residential designs. Recognized with multiple awards, including “Gärten des Jahres,” Lang’s projects are holistic compositions—crafted living spaces that reflect both the site and the personality of those who inhabit them.
Johannes Kreye, Communication Designer,
works at the intersection of design, technology, and storytelling. His projects and exhibitions explore architecture, cultural heritage, and the hidden stories tied to specific places. By engaging deeply with each site – often through interviews and research – he brings layered narratives to life and reinterprets them for contemporary audiences.
A central part of his work involves 3D laser scanning and the development of interactive web-based visualizations. These tools allow him to create immersive experiences that offer new ways of seeing and understanding architecture and space. His approach blends visual design with documentary curiosity, making culture, history, and place accessible in innovative and engaging ways.
With Kulturdokumentation, he has created a platform to collaboratively realize his projects – together with creatives and technical minds who share a passion for history and storytelling.
Simon Jokel, Computer Scientist,
is a member of Kulturdokumentation and has been involved in nearly every exhibition since the beginning. With a background in computer science and a deep fascination for digital art, he plays a key role in shaping and realizing complex cultural projects.
Simon brings his ideas and technical expertise to the development of interactive, 3D visualizations and has been instrumental in designing digital experiences that capture spaces and stories across multiple dimensions. His contributions span from interface development to filming, editing, and conducting interviews – always with a focus on creating meaningful and accessible cultural moments in the digital realm.
