Since joining ZHA in 2005, Johannes has been involved in leading the delivery of five major projects from beginning to completion, including the Al Janoub Stadium for the 2020 FIFA World Cup in Qatar and the award-winning Glasgow Riverside Museum in Scotland — recipient of the Luigi Micheletti Award in 2012 and European Museum of the Year in 2013. Johannes excels at transforming design concepts into buildable realities, drawing on extensive experience across diverse typologies. With exceptional organisational skills, he ensures seamless collaboration between internal and external stakeholders to deliver innovative and successful architectural outcomes.

Beyond architectural projects, Johannes is deeply invested in fostering a positive office environment. As a member of ZHA’s People + Culture Committee, he focuses on enhancing the practice’s internal operations. He co-edits the ZHA Journal, which documents the practice’s culture and voices for future generations.

Prior to joining ZHA in 2005, Johannes worked at Murphy Philipps Architects in London, contributing to healthcare and planning projects, including the Hertford County Hospital and the Bedford Pathology Wing for Bedford Hospital Trust. 

Johannes completed his Diploma in Architecture from the Technical University of Munich in Germany. He is also a member of the Worthing Society in the UK, where he contributes to preserving the architectural heritage of Worthing and its surrounding area.

Growing up in Munich, Johannes was deeply influenced by the city’s post-war reconstruction, where 1950s architectural reinterpretations intertwined with historical remnants. Beyond work, he enjoys playing guitar and chess, and spending time with his family in the seaside town of Worthing.