Biography
* 1972
My focus lies in the relationship to space, materials and craftmanship in architecture and art and their relationship to culture. It is shaped by observation, reflection and personal experience. I value cultural, social and individual diversity and connection to nature. In my work at the university, dialogue and supporting students in their personal development are important.
Education
I grew up and graduated from high school in Schaffhausen, with stays in Paris and the USA
1990-present: Self-taught in art
1993-2001: Studied architecture at ETH Zurich
2002-2006: Apprenticeship and work as a carpenter
2026: Higher education didactics at the ZLLF at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts
Professional Experience
1988-1998: Various experiences in craftmanship
1996: Worked at Eric Owen Moss Architects, Los Angeles
1998-2001: Worked in exhibitions projects at Museum für Gestaltung and Museum Bellerive, Zurich
2006-present: Restoration work in architecture and individual furniture objects
2009-present: Lecturer at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts
Teaching HSLU
2009-present: Construction&Design: Module responsibility
2009-present: Workshop Basic: Module responsibility
2009-2022: Design Studio Master Architecture: Lecturer in construction with Dieter Geissbühler, Christian Hönger and Lando Rossmaier
Projects HSLU (Selection)
2009-2013: Founder and head of Architektur Werkstatt
2011: design of the new furniture of the Architecture Institute
2014: Solar Decathlon
2015: Leuchttum Horw
2027: Brütten Observation Tower
Publications (Selection)
The Endless Columns by Constantin Brancusi
The Aperspective Model
Architectural Model and Sculpture: A Methodological Affinity
Lectures HSLU (Selection)
The Aperspective Model
Designing with Models
Body and Space
Sketch and Drawing
A Short History of Sculpture
Exhibition Spaces for Sculpture
The Inner Space in the Work of Eduardo Chillida
The Endless Columns by Constantin Brancusi
Eternity with Stone
Wood and Metal
Stone and Concrete
Brick and Plaster
Cast Flooring, Parquet, Plank Flooring
Wood Joints
Window Typology, Spatial Proportion and Lighting
Construction of a Window and its Opening
Stairs and Details
The Forgiving Detail
Pedestrian Bridges
A Fountain
Chairs in Public Spaces
