About Stefanie
"Systemic transformation and adaptive reuse don't have to be a leap into the unknown. I turn high-level circular vision into operational tasks."
Between stranded assets, rising costs, and strict ESG mandates, transforming complex urban spaces and former industrial sites often feels overwhelming. As a Strategic Curator and Urban Geographer, I specialize in breaking down this systemic complexity. I act as your partner for Circular Ecosystems and Adaptive Reuse—bridging the gap between ambitious goals and implementation-ready results.
My Sweet Spots & Added Value:
De-Risking Transformation: I translate regulatory and technical hurdles (e.g., brownfield regeneration) into clear, reliable operational roadmaps.
Unblocking Stranded Assets: When a project stalls, I map the bottlenecks, design efficient processes, and build local networks to create new momentum.
Orchestrating the Collective: Through my Habitat.CoLab framework, I act as your strategic lead and Single Point of Contact (SPOC). When needed, I draw on a curated, international network of specialists to solve highly specific technical or governance challenges.
Implementation over Theory: I don't just deliver reports. I align cross-functional stakeholders and provide the hands-on project management needed to drive execution.
Proven Impact:
- IBA’27: Initiated the Digital Circular Construction Hub, proving that materials and knowledge can be linked to save time and resources.
- Strategic Urban Planning: 10+ years managing competition procedures and integrated neighborhood concepts for large-scale developments.
- Roadmaps & Didactics: Translating the "Bauwende" into clear, understandable concepts for stakeholders and the public.
I am your direct, accountable partner for systemic transformation. Let’s turn complexity into action—one manageable step at a time.
German
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
French
Basic
Italian
Basic
Spanish
Basic
Remote only
Primarily works remotely
Experience
- Habitat.CoLabStrategic Project Lead & Circular Economy ConsultantARCHITECTURE AND URBAN PLANNINGOctober 2025 - Today (8 months)Wangen, Germany"I make circular construction manageable by turning incalculable risks into collaborative opportunities."Key Responsibilities & Tasks
- Strategic Concept Development: Designing the "Material & Technology" exhibition for International Building Exhibition 2027 StadtRegion Stuttgart GmbH (IBA’27), translating complex technical circularity into an engaging, didactic narrative for a global audience.
- Managing Multi-Disciplinary Expert Teams to deliver feasibility studies and risk assessments for urban development projects.
- Collaborative Risk Management: Leading a "project laboratory" approach to identify regulatory and technical hurdles, ensuring the burden is distributed across the collective.
- Stakeholder Bridging: Facilitating communication between city planners, private developers, and experts to align interests toward implementation-ready circular goals.
Key Deliverables- Exhibition Narrative & Storyboards: A comprehensive conceptual framework for showcasing the future of circular building materials at IBA’27.
- Project Implementation Roadmaps: Strategic guides that move circular concepts from "glossy promises" to navigable, real-world action plans.
- Risk Analysis Frameworks: Documentation that transforms "incalculable" project uncertainties into manageable tasks for all partners.
- Didactic Content Strategy: Tailored communication tools that make the "construction turnaround" accessible and affordable for stakeholders.
- IBA 2027 GmbHSenior Project Manager | Circular Construction LeadARCHITECTURE AND URBAN PLANNINGJanuary 2019 - September 2025 (6 years and 8 months)Stuttgart, Germany"Spearheading urban transformation by bridging the gap between innovative construction and regional circular networks."Key Responsibilities & Tasks
- Strategic Project Development: Led the planning and quality assurance of complex urban concepts (2–17 ha), focusing on the "productive city" through new residential typologies, mixed-use density, and closed material cycles.
- Flagship Pilot Leadership: Directed the conceptualization and coordination of the "Closing the Loop" pilot project, establishing a pioneering regional digital hub for circular construction.
- Process & Strategic Planning: Qualified diverse IBA’27 projects through process consulting, strategic roadmaps, and the development of innovative international competition procedures.
- International Network & Representation: Acted as a key spokesperson and networker, acquiring international experts and representing IBA’27 at major global conferences.
- Stakeholder & Funding Management: Facilitated high-level exchange between ministries, municipalities, and investors to secure cooperation and funding for large-scale innovation.
Key Deliverables- Digital Circular Construction Hub: A functional framework for material transparency and stakeholder collaboration across the Stuttgart region.
- Implementation Roadmaps: Comprehensive strategic guides and "Road Maps" that moved visionary urban building blocks from concept to realization.
- International Conference Contributions: A portfolio of influential lectures and presentations that positioned IBA’27 as a global leader in sustainable urbanism.
- Expert Workshops & Competitions: Successfully executed international expert forums and competition procedures that catalyzed innovative architectural solutions.
- Specialist Publications: Co-published technical articles and interviews on the "construction turnaround" and circular economy.
View the project here: https://knowledge.iba27.de - Geopuls GbRGeographical Tour GuideTRAVEL AND TOURISMNovember 2018 - July 2023 (4 years and 8 months)"Translating complex regional geography and systemic challenges into immersive narratives for international travelers."Holistic Content Development: Researched and designed comprehensive geographical narratives covering geology, climate, urban planning, and socio-economic systems for multi-day excursions.Route & Logistics Strategy: Independently developed and optimized travel itineraries, ensuring seamless movement through complex environments (Iceland) and difficult political landscapes (Cuba).On-the-Ground Leadership: Managed diverse group dynamics and led educational excursions in challenging field conditions, requiring constant problem-solving and adaptability.Cross-Sector Storytelling: Bridged the gap between academic geography and public engagement, explaining the intersection of culture, politics, and sustainability to a broad audience.
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Education
- M. Sc. Architecture & EnvironmentWINGS GmbH, Wismar, Germany2015M. Sc. Architecture & Environment
- M. Sc. GeographyEberhard Karls University of Tübingen2011M. Sc. Geography
Certifications
- The Future of Sustainable Business: Enterprise and the EnvironmentUniversity of Oxford | Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment2024