This semester, we were tasked with designing an extension for the Kunsthochschule Kassel within a predefined volume, featuring opaque exterior walls. The project was created for photographer and lecturer Holger Jenss, whose work heavily engages with themes such as cultural appropriation and postcolonialism. During a conversation, Jenss emphasized his belief that photography's primary role is to document the truth.In addition to addressing the practical need for precise control over the building’s lighting conditions, the design challenges its users to confront this perspective. They are given the agency to actively decide where, when, and to what extent they wish to engage with the outside world. The building playfully navigates the balance between privacy and openness, much like photography itself. This dynamic is influenced by overlapping layers and adjustable "shutter elements," movable and rotatable louvers, which allow users to modulate their environment in a way reminiscent of altering camera settings.