Whether it's an extension or addition to a detached house, the comprehensive renovation of a listed building or the energy-saving upgrading of an apartment block: We consider the existing substance to be a valuable resource.
We see architectural design as a critical and productive engagement with the existing fabric. We do this with passion and attention to detail. We place a great deal of emphasis on careful design as well as on competence in the execution.
30.04.24
There were existing waste-water pipes to the right, left and hanging from the ceiling and we wanted to cover them up. In the space in between we created a 'bench', for sitting, tying shoe laces or for placing shopping bags. It is somewhat reminiscent of the old waiting rooms at the train station.
17.04.24
We understand architectural design as the ability to recognise context through observation and to use this to develop independent solutions. But where do we record of our observations? On Pinterest. Please take a look at our collection, which is now online. Feel free to keep pinning!
05.02.23
Happiness is having great neighbours: It was starting to get a bit cramped in our main office in Zurich, but we really didn't want to move. We like it where we are. We have been able to double the size of our working space by opening up the separating wall towards Tracy's side. No relocation needed. Tracy, thank you very much!
16.04.24
It was a long process, but now the time has come: the rowing section of the Grasshopper Club in Zurich is now welcoming female athletes. We are pleased to be able to provide the new female rowers with changing facilities in the historical Boatshouse at Mythenquai. Building work will commence in June.
Five years in the making and we are finally ready. Fayun is a trained Polydesigner 3D and is currently completing an internship with us as a foundation for studying architecture. Welcome and thanks for rejuvenating our office!
Our renovation in Niederdorf is finished. We are delighted with the outcome and are happy to add another successfully completed project to our portfolio. We would like to thank our client, with whom it has been a pleasure to work with.
This year, our office trip, which is becoming an annual tradition, had little to do with architecture. Instead we headed to Zurich Zoo for a family friendly outing. We had the opportunity to visit the new additions to the zoo and enjoyed a meander through the forest to our lunch spot at Degenried.
05.07.23
The work at Aarauerstrasse will soon be finished. The former residential building is currently being renovated and will be converted into an office partnership.
27.06.23
Cool even without air conditioning? We have a very summery contribution from Robert Minovsky from the Minergie® Association (article in German).
20.06.23
We are delighted to have a second existing single family terrace house in our portfolio, this time in Wettingen. We will carry out a feasibility study to assess which measures should be implemented and in which combination and sequence.
Based on this study, the house will be adapted to suit the needs of the new young family.
22.05.23
We are renovating a single family house from the 1960s on a steep slope in the village of Geroldswil. It will be converted and extended, and the outer shell will be newly insulated and clad with timber. Construction will start in spring 2024.
17.03.23
For the third time in three years, we are taking on a project already underway. This time for the energy upgrade and renovation of a villa in Geroldswil.
Why our new clients wanted to part with the architect in an ongoing project is irrelevant to us. We are happy to get on board and do the job better.
The challenge of such take-overs is twofold: the knowledge gap and the lack of time. In a short space of time we are required to get up to date with all aspects of the project and identify its flaws and stumbling blocks.
