He typically designs his sets on paper first, without a stage present and tries to use the surrounding architecture and nature to create scenic spaces.
He believes his theories on set design have played a large part in the success of the yearly, Schwerin Castle Festival.
[2] He has created sets every year for the Schwerin Castle Festival,[6] to celebrate the 850th anniversary of the city of Schwerin,[7][8] and for productions including Der Freischütz, Glückliche Reise,[9] Maskenball, The Three Musketeers, The Picture of Dorian Gray, La forza del destino,[3] Othello, The Flying Dutchman, Der Graf von Luxemburg, Carmen, and The Troubadour.
[3][10][11][12][13] He cites Zorba, Un ballo in maschera and Der Kaiser von Atlantis as his favorite productions that he has been involved in.
[3] His work over the years was eventually featured in a special exhibition called, "Szenische Räume - Arbeiten aus fünf Jahrzehnten" at the Mecklenburg State Theater to celebrate his 80th birthday.