kister scheithauer gross architects and urban planners’ key interest is an in-depth discourse with place and typology. ksg transforms abstract visions into sound architecture that strengthens context and site.kister scheithauer & Partner evolved of an affiliation of young Cologne architects founded by Prof. Johannes Kister und Reinhard Scheithauer in 1992. Since 1997 Prof. Susanne Gross is the third supporting member of the partnership kister scheithauer gross. Since 2006 the office runs as Ltd, since 2013 with Eric Mertens as sole management director.ksg's work scope ranges from architectural planning and realization to urban planning as well as surveying work. Being active as general planners and traditional architects throughout all work phases ksg runs a nationally and internationally successful practice since nearly 20 years. With a team of approximately 50 people ksg currently runs the office from two locations in Cologne and Leipzig.