Our think tank for eyewear innovations is located in the creative heart of Munich, in the middle of the Glockenbach district: Welcome to KLENZE & BAUM manufactory, located near the corner of Klenze Street and Baum Street. Founded by two long-time friends - a product designer and a graphic designer - with a shared mission: rethinking eyewear from scratch.

Since its launch in 2018, KLENZE & BAUM has specialized in 3D printed eyewear frames and has been surprising people with groundbreaking ideas ever since. Join us on our creative journey according to the motto: The rule is there are no rules!

Aurélien spent much of his youth not only repairing bicycles, skateboards, and snowboards but also building them himself. Equipped with these craftsmanship skills, his childhood friend Stefan suggested he pursue a product design degree at the university they both attended. At the Stuttgart Academy of Art, they both expressed their creativity - Stefan with a state examination in art and a diploma in communication design, while Aurélien gained early experience with 3D printing, which was still in its infancy, during his studies.

After graduation, their paths initially diverged: Stefan worked as an Art Director at Jung von Matt and later founded his own independent agency, while Aurélien followed his passion for mobility and advanced kite surfing development at North Kiteboarding. As a glasses wearer, it was only a matter of time before he turned his urge to improve technology towards optics. Stefan caught this entrepreneurial spirit, and after years of groundwork, they founded the eyewear manufactory KLENZE & BAUM in 2017.