As architects, we have a clear stance. We create modern and at the same time timeless buildings that offer people a good dwelling today and in the future.
We are a national and international architectural firm headquartered in Goeppingen as well as branches in Stuttgart, Kiel and Rotterdam. With a multicultural Team With around 25 employees, we plan and implement new construction and conversion projects for public and private clients, develop feasibility studies or face a wide variety of competitions. Through Gaus Generalplaner GmbH, we are able to provide our clients with holistic project management from a single source. We specialise in buildings for education, social affairs, culture and sports or special buildings such as fire brigades.
I am grateful for the opportunity to help shape the architecture and building culture of the future beyond our work as an office.
Christian Gaus
Christian Gaus
Freelance architect
Managing owner
born 1973
married to Saskia Gaus-Mens
two children (2008 + 2011)
Languages: German, English, Dutch
1994 - 1998
Study of architecture, Dessau University of Applied Sciences (Bauhaus), diploma topic: "Faith and Space", awarded Carl Fieger Prize
1998 - today
worked as an architect, first in the architectural office Alois Gaus
2000
Registration as a freelance architect with the Baden-Württemberg Chamber of Architects
2000
Office foundation, from 11/2019 sole owner Gaus Architekten
2005 - today
Member of Stichting Architectenregister, The Hague, Netherlands
2006 - today
Mentor for students Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, Department of Architecture
2010
Foundation of Gaus Generalplaner GmbH (until 2023 under the name Team Gaus & Aldinger Generalplaner und Architekten GmbH)
2010 - 2022
Chairman of the group of architects Goeppingen
Awards
1998
Carl-Fieger-Award Recognition Diploma Thesis
1998
Rudolf Müller Award Recognition Architecture and Urbanism
2001
1st prize Luigi Snozzi Award - International Summer School, Monte Carasso Ticino
2021
Four awards for exemplary construction in the district Goeppingen
2022
Entry in the list of expert judges of the AKBW as well as in the expert list of the design advisory board
Voluntary activities
2005 - today
Member Junior Chamber Goeppingen
2010 - 2022
Chairman of the group of architects Goeppingen
2014 - today
Member of the Budget Audit Committee (HPA) of the AKBW (since 2023 as Chair).
2016 - 2019
Delegate of the Federal Chamber of Architects in the Architects' Council of Europe (ACE) in Brussels, member of the working group "Energy, Sustainable Architecture / Urban Issues".
2016 - 2019
Member of the working group "International Affairs" of the Federal Chamber of Architects
2018 - today
Member of the Rotary Club Goeppingen, since 2020 part of the board (communication)
2020 - today
Philanthropic commitment via the Gaus & Friends initiative
2023 - today
Chairman of the Budget Audit Committee (HPA) of AKBW
Portfolio
wide range of projects for public authorities as well as commercial and private clients
1/4 billion euro construction volume realized in the area of educational buildings
Initiator of various national and international projects and consortiums such as ARGE Breuninger Areal, Team G.A.U.S., Team Gaus & Aldinger Generalplaner und Architekten GmbH (since 2023: Gaus Generalplaner GmbH)
Because everyone is individual, we encourage and demand independent thinking and action. For you and for our Team.
Saskia Gaus-Mens
Saskia Gaus-Mens
Chief Representative
Office and personnel management
born 1971
Dutch
married to Christian Gaus
two children (2008 + 2011)
Languages: Dutch, English, German
Education / Study
1989 - 1991
VHBO HAVO 3 Years
1990 - 1991
Schoevers College Directiesecretaresse
Work experience
1991-1993
Directiesecretaresse Uniservices B.V.
1993-1994
Secretary Advertising Health&Beauty Care Procter & Gamble Benelux N.V.
1995-1998
Directiesecretaresse Retail Bruynzeel Keukens BV
1998-2001
Office Manager Bandolera
2001-2005
Office Manager Imas Groep
2005-2007
Assistant Controller/CFO WMF AG
2007-2012
Branch Manager Secretary Plus Stuttgart USG People Group
2013-2019
Human Resources Manager / Office Manager Gaus & Knödler Architects
2019-today
General Representative / Office Management Gaus Architekten
Voluntary activities
2000- today
Member Junior Chamber International
2000-2004
Member Juniorkamer Rotterdam - Haven Nederland
2005 - today
Member Junior Chamber Goeppingen
2006
1. chairman WJ Goeppingen
2011 - today
Supporting member Junior Chamber
2016 - 2019
1. chairwoman Förderverein Walther-Hensel-Schule Goeppingen
2017 - 2018
Chairwoman IHK Business Circle Goeppingen
2020 - today
Philanthropic commitment via the Gaus & Friends initiative
Formulate and refer to attitude: Our GNA.
Exemplary construction: Four times awarded. Our architecture for the people.
Every day.
Claim and self-image
We encourage and demand independent thinking and action. We work with enthusiasm, joy and passion. We create unique architecture. We appeal to emotions and continuously improve our quality standards.
Architecture and building culture
We are innovative and preserve architecture. In this way, we make an active contribution to contemporary architecture as well as to building culture. We communicate the value of good architecture.
Customers
We show customers our special appreciation. We create trust and clarity and give our customers security. We offer our customers outstanding architectural quality and find individual solutions.
Team
We value each individual at Team and deal with each other honestly. We work goal-oriented and look for the best solutions together. We are innovative and work at the cutting edge of technology. We learn from our mistakes.
Environment and society
Our highest good is health. We treat the environment and nature responsibly and respectfully. We reflect on social discussions and formulate adequate responses to them. Our buildings are answers to social discussions.
Success and growth
We act economically. Profits are the basis for our existence. We are constantly developing and deal openly with change. We want to continue to grow.
