Wildhaus, SG 2023
Timber Pergola
A bespoke timber pergola that unites function and design - a clear line between garden and pasture, a sheltered outdoor space around the integrated pool.
AestheticEcologicalFunctional
We unite architecture and craftsmanship, creating projects that convince in their design and work technically.
The challenge
Impersonal, expensive and needless stress - not with us!
Many building projects end in poor compromises. Anonymous floor plans, characterless appearance and constantly rising costs. You deserve a partner who listens, understands and guides you.
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Impersonal
Many buildings turn out impersonal because individual needs are ignored and no one tries to truly understand the client.
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Expensive
Construction costs explode when a project is not thought through holistically from the start. Missing knowledge of the craft leads to poor construction sequences and difficult details that drive costs and strain the collaboration between architect, site manager and contractor.
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Stress
Sloppy communication leads to stress and misunderstandings. This often affects the client as well, who feels uneasy during the construction phase.
Office
Pleasant for everyone involved
Raised in the Toggenburg between the mountains and nature. After an apprenticeship as a carpenter, Manuel studied architecture at the ZHAW in Winterthur. He quickly realised that the combination of carpenter and architect is unique and brings many advantages. As an architect who speaks the language of the building site and meets everyone at eye level, he creates a pleasant climate on site.
Manuel Holenweg
Founder & lead architect, BA ZFH in Architecture
Services
Building Together
From architecture and site management to independent consulting and site assessment: we create clarity and support your project as a whole.
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Architecture
From the first idea to a build-ready project - structured across the five phases of the SIA service model and led from a single source.
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Site management
Reliable support on the building site: we coordinate the trades and keep schedule and quality firmly in view.
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Consulting
An independent, sound assessment before you decide whether to sell, renovate or demolish.
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Site acquisition
A sound review of potential, planning constraints and risks before you commit to a site.
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Selected projects
Frequently asked
Answers to what matters to you
And if your question is not here: write to us and we will answer personally.
Zurich, Winterthur, Rapperswil, Wildhaus and everything in between. On request also abroad. With Swiss quality.
Fees depend on scope and complexity, usually as a percentage of the construction cost following the SIA scale. In a first conversation you receive a transparent, non-binding estimate.
From first sketch to handover we typically plan for twelve to twenty-four months, depending on the project. We define the exact schedule together during the planning phase.
Yes, smaller conversions. Should the project grow larger, I bring in a partner I went to primary school with and have already realised various projects together.
Gladly. Existing and listed buildings are among our favourite tasks - here history and contemporary living come together.
Sustainability is part of every design: energy-efficient concepts, durable materials and, where sensible, Minergie standard. We think in generations, not in trends.
With a non-binding first conversation. We get to know each other and you tell me about your vision. Do not hesitate to get in touch.
