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Artificial intelligence in interior architecture

29. March 2024

Interior architect Verena Zaugg is currently examining the ways in which artificial intelligence (AI) can be used in design processes by testing out Midjourney and other programmes. What opportunities do such text-to-image tools provide? What are their limits?

Multi-sensory interior architecture with a local feel

26. January 2024

We collaborated with Antonietty Architekten AG and Rogger Ambauen AG to redesign LUKB's customer service hall, enhancing Lucerne's leading bank with a contemporary, multisensory experience at their headquarters.

An interior architecture concept for the cycling city of tomorrow

28. December 2023

Soon both cycling and coffee lovers will be able to enjoy themselves in the Himmelrich 3 residential development. We crafted a bold interior architecture concept with surprising elements for the Ride Cycles workshop and café.

The interior of a two-storey head office gets a makeover

30. November 2023

In just a few weeks the renovation of the EOC head office in Cham will start. Fourteen employees look forward to working in the updated environment with a pleasant atmosphere and dynamic work areas.

Despite worldwide fame, the rug is still firmly under their feet

28. September 2023

Kramis has been manufacturing exclusive hand-tufted pieces for well-known clients since 1987. This Swiss family-owned business achieved worldwide fame in 2022 – thanks to the ingenuity of the new generation.

Travel blog by Lisa, Interior Architect: Japan

31. July 2023

Interior Architect Lisa and her husband travelled to Japan early this summer. They explored six destinations and returned with rucksacks (and a sketch book) full of memories. Find out more about the highlights of Lisa’s trip.

Going with the flow: Water in architecture and interior design

29. May 2023

We recently reported on greenery in interiors, but this post is dedicated to water: the blue gold. For that, we did a deep dive into the world of water with expert Benjamin Winzeler, and talked about the element’s benefits and risks.

Playing with perception

29. March 2023

Architecture and interior architecture can directly influence the way spaces or buildings are perceived and create one-of-a-kind experiences. Which gives them huge potential, in particular for trade show stands and the hospitality industry.

Ensuring the best natural stone for the job

30. January 2023

Pibamarmi is one of our regular partners for interior architecture projects. The family-run Italian business values innovation and has developed, among other things, a revolutionary treatment for protecting natural stone.

A kitchen design to taste

27. December 2022

Meist setzen unsere Design- und Planungsabteilungen ihre Expertise für kommerzielle Projekte ein, aber nicht ausschliesslich! Dieses Jahr gestalteten wir eine Privatküche, die ein echter Augenschmaus geworden ist.

Plants in interiors: a growing interest

28. November 2022

Plants in interiors are currently in vogue. What’s behind this trend? What are the added benefits of indoor greenery? Can any interior go green? We asked Moritz Kuederli, the CEO of Hydroplant, these questions and more.

9 inspiring mixed-use projects (3/3)

31. October 2022

City centres have to adapt to stay attractive. Mixed-use properties as well as convertible retail concepts are two possible ways of doing so. We are excited to share three more inspiring projects with you in our final instalment of this series.

Sewn into the fabric of St. Gallen

27. September 2022

We went to St. Gallen to visit the time-honoured company Jakob Schlaepfer, which produces exclusive fabrics for fashion brands like Céline and Rami Kadi. Their range also includes textiles and tapestries for interiors.

9 inspiring mixed-use projects (2/3)

30. August 2022

City centres have to adapt to stay attractive. Mixed-use properties as well as convertible retail concepts are two possible solutions. We’re presenting inspiring projects in a three-part series.

Interior architecture ideas competition for a hotel in the city of Lucerne

25. July 2022

As part of a competition, we teamed up with the Krucker Partner office to create the interior architecture concept for a new hotel in Lucerne. Our «City Boat» was not selected to enter the safe harbour, but we are still happy to welcome you on board here.

9 inspiring mixed-use projects (1/3)

27. June 2022

City centres have to adapt to stay attractive. Mixed-use properties as well as convertible retail concepts are two possible solutions. We will be presenting inspiring projects in a three-part series.

How do we find the right materials?

31. May 2022

We have thousands of materials at our disposal in shop design. Given the plethora of options, how do we find one that’s just right? Interior architect Deborah Muff talks about a recent project to explain the process.

Interview: Looking ahead at the future of trade shows

28. April 2022

Covid completely upended the trade show industry. But not all the changes were negative, argue Janina Poesch and Sabine Marinescu, editors of «Trade Fair Design Annual». A conversation about rethinking and adapting.

Keeping it clean with good shop design

28. March 2022

Nobody wants their sparkling new shop interior to lose its lustre before its time. That’s why it is so important to think about future cleaning and upkeep in shop design. In this entry, interior architect Verena Zaugg explains the most important things to bear in mind.

Retail goes hybrid

28. February 2022

Digitalisation is not only impacting sales channels: it’s also changing what people expect from their shopping experience. Which is why, slowly but surely, retailers are bringing together the real and digital worlds.

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