Anselm Von Held
About Anselm Von Held
Anselm Von Held is the Inhaber of Anselm von Held Lichtplanung, with extensive experience in lighting design and architecture.
Current Role at Anselm von Held Lichtplanung
Anselm Von Held serves as the Inhaber at Anselm von Held Lichtplanung, a role he has held since 2011. Under his leadership, the company has specialized in creating precise and efficient lighting designs that highlight architectural features. His focus includes utilizing natural daylight, conducting daylight analyses, and performing shading studies. Anselm's expertise ensures that lighting enhances both the functionality and aesthetics of various spaces.
Previous Experience at Arup
From 2008 to 2010, Anselm Von Held held the position of Leiter der Lichtplanung Deutschland at Arup. During his tenure, he built the lighting design department at Arup GmbH Berlin from scratch, leading the team on innovative lighting projects. His work included developing specific lighting fixtures for both project-specific applications and the international market.
Early Career Roles
Before his tenure at Arup, Anselm Von Held worked at Ulrike Brandi Licht as Teamleiter from 2006 to 2008, and at Kardorff Ingenieure as Projektleiter from 2002 to 2004. These roles enabled him to hone his skills in lighting project management and team leadership, building a foundation that would support his future achievements in the field.
Educational Background in Architecture
Anselm Von Held studied Architektur at the Technische Universität Berlin, earning his Dipl.-Ing. degree after seven years from 1991 to 1998. He also studied at the Illinois Institute of Technology, focusing on Architektur from 1995 to 1996. These academic experiences provided him with a solid grounding in architectural principles and practices, which he later applied to his specialization in lighting design.
Expertise and Projects
Anselm Von Held has a wealth of experience in lighting design, having worked on various projects including train stations, offices, and exhibition buildings. He is known for his precise and efficient lighting designs that emphasize architectural features. His ability to support architectural teams in numerous competitions has been bolstered by his expertise in daylight analyses, shading studies, and the development of innovative lighting fixtures for the international market.