Our Story
We are Annett and Klaus Todt
Owners of Living Design in Tasman — an exclusive studio team dedicated to bringing a German approach to New Zealand interiors.
We are Architectural Joiners
Klaus is one of the few Schreinermeisters located in New Zealand. There is no direct translation for ‘Schreinermeister’ in English, although it loosely conveys as ‘Master Joiner’ — which is akin to calling Beethoven a busker. They are masters of the German art of design and can only earn the title after years of training and experience. Considered by some to be closer to architects, and others as joiners, we prefer the term Architectural Joiner and deliver excellence that goes beyond both disciplines.
The art of true craftsmanship
We design and make everything by hand in our Tasman workshop. Our team blends modern design, traditional craftsmanship and innovative technology. We work with a variety of materials, thoughtfully selected and artfully combined to create graceful, timeless design.