Swiss architects

Architecture is more than constructing buildings—it is about creating places where people feel at home, spaces that enrich daily life and connect with their surroundings. With River Residences, we set out to craft an experience that balances intimacy and openness, structure and freedom, nature and the city. Leonit Ibrahimi This project was born from a shared vision with Orion Construction, one that prioritises emotion over convention, and well-being over rigid efficiency. It is an invitation to live in a space that feels natural, timeless, and full of life—a place that grows with its residents and becomes part of their stories. Leonit Ibrahimi River Residences marks the gateway to a new neighbourhood in Tirana, compr... More

Architecture is the most complete art form. It is the craft of drawing meaningful lines that, once transformed into walls and openings, reveal the architect's joys, passions, and intentions. It is more than just building structures; it is about creating meaningful places that resonate with life, culture, and nature. We believe that spaces should not only be functional but should evoke emotion, provoke thought, and enhance the well-being of those who inhabit them. Our work challenges the orthodox and infuses design with joy, flair, and a deep understanding of the psychology of space. Leonit Ibrahimi Leonit Ibrahimi Leonit Ibrahimi This philosophy takes shape in this project: the Veterinary Hospital in Tirana. Passion, enthusi... More

This urban project stands as a threshold to a new residential quarter—one we hold especially dear, as it is conceived for families and small businesses to flourish in harmony. It is part of a broader vision for the redevelopment of the Lana River area in Tirana, where we have already contributed to the city’s transformation with a completed residential complex. Here, the challenge and the opportunity lie in shaping not just buildings, but a way of living—an architecture that resonates with the rhythms of daily life and places human experience at its core. Davide Macullo Architects With the trust and vision of Orion Construction, we have developed a language of form that is both precise and expressive, drawing inspira... More

The expansion of the Green Valley residential complex marks a refined integration of architecture and landscape, enriching the existing masterplan with ten new villas and four apartment blocks. This new phase carries forward the initial vision—prioritising open green spaces and a dialogue with the land’s natural contours—while developing its own clear identity within the overall composition. Davide Macullo Architects The fluid arrangement of the built volumes, shaped by a circular logic, and the careful cadence of pedestrian and vehicular paths give this district a unique character within Tirana’s urban fabric. It offers an intentional departure from the rigid, anonymous grid of speculative developments, propos... More

A building transforms into a place when it embodies its character, interprets its soul, and is conceived in harmony with the spirit of its surroundings. Valona is the south—the sea, the hills, the sun, and the brilliance of light—imbued with a serene, refreshing atmosphere. These elements, deeply embedded in the collective imagination, shape a sense of belonging to a place that is quintessentially Mediterranean. Davide Macullo Architects SA - Lugano, Switzerland The design echoes the intimate scale of the historic urban fabric, where low-rise settlements define the character of the city. The lower portion of the building respects this context, gradually rising with alternating vertical elements that filter light and views... More

It is a privilege to be here, in this remarkable corner of the world, above Tirana, where the hills unfold like a natural amphitheatre, embracing the city in its splendour as a laboratory of architecture. From a distance, the landscape captivates—soft and undulating, a vision of beauty shaped over millennia. This place is a Mediterranean oasis, where the movement of the earth itself is felt, a reminder of the forces that have sculpted such an extraordinary setting. Davide Macullo Architects SA - Lugano, Switzerland To build here is to ask not just why, but how—to approach this landscape with respect, ensuring that architecture becomes a natural extension of the land rather than an imposition upon it. The design begins with... More

"Boulimie" was originally the title of the official cabaret show at the 1964 Swiss National Exhibition. It later gave its name to the venue where it was created. The venue became a permanent fixture on the Lausanne scene, and from 1965 onwards offered a program that gave pride of place to humor in all its forms. It thus became a theatre, and its productions gradually toured Switzerland and the French-speaking world. © Dylan Perrenoud / LOCALARCHITECTURE First transformation In 1970, the troupe led by Martine Jeanneret and Lova Golovtchiner converted the former popular restaurant on Place Arlaud, a stone's throw from La Riponne, into a 150-seat theatre. A small stage that will feature the leading Swiss and foreign comedians of ev... More

Several communities in the canton of Valais (Switzerland) have seen their population grow in recent years. Fast connections to service centers and a high quality of life have made these communities very attractive. DMK Photography DMK Photography DMK Photography DMK Photography DMK Photography DMK Photography DMK Photography At an altitude of 880 m, the commune of Grimisuat, located on the sunny side of the Alps and just ten minutes from the town of Sion, needs to expand its school infrastructure. DMK Photography DMK Photography DMK Photography DMK Photography DMK Photography DMK Photography DMK Photography In addition to classrooms, the program includes a library, a me... More

In the city center of Renens, halfway between forest and urban density, the aforementioned project brings together several intergenerational and multifunctional programs, such as a kindergarten, a concert hall and family gardens. The newly erected timber frame building is dedicated to early childhood care and education, while the barn has been completely renovated in order to create a new space for social and cultural use. Thomas Telley The priority has been given to project’s urban insertion and landscape integration. The approach taken was to restore the barn to its original appearance by removing the massive extension, thus providing the opportunity to create a new public space, children playgrounds and family gardens open to... More

The cooperative settlement "Rimini" is based on the permeable and open building structure of the residential area. With three four-storey apartment buildings, the scale of the neighbouring surroundings is taken up. The buildings are set at an appropriate distance from each other, so that attractive views are created. This is additionally supported by the slightly bent longitudinal facades. The volumes are kept simple and cubic. The architectural expression of the new buildings with repeating French windows, room-high shutters and slightly projecting roofs conveys an almost Mediterranean, homely ambience. In the heterogeneous surroundings, the three houses create their own and deliberately reserved identity.The 36 rented apartments, which ar... More

The integration of a new building on Avenue de Rhodanie between two existing developments was quite a contextual, architectural and structural challenge.Firstly, the wish to be volumetrically west-aligned with the building which our firm designed in the 1990s as the administrative headquarters for Golay Buchel and, secondly, east-aligned, to maintain the perspective over the premises of the Maison du Sport International (MSI).Rhodanie 58 is an extremely simple yet rigorous volume which fits in harmoniously with the Avenue de Rhodanie environment.City of Lausanne authorities have always wished to make this Avenue a showcase for the west-side entry to the city with representative buildings upstream whilst preserving the lakesid... More

The building holds the new administrative headquarters of the "Federation International de Gymnastique" (FIG).The ground floor accommodates a reception area, a conference room, translation booths and a cafeteria. Above sits three administrative floors and an attic designed specifically for seminar and conference usage. A semi-buried car park and a basement, dedicated to technical installations and archives, serves to the five floors above the ground. Approximately 2,300m2 of net administrative area are thus distributed on four level of 500m2 each and an attic of 300m2.A core nucleus dedicated to services is located on the north façade, in connection with the location of the entrance. Its slightly offset position optimizes the programming of... More

Located in the heart of Lisbon, the new four-stories building is on a side street to Marquês Pombal square and Avendida da Liberdade. Its white and red brick facade gives it a distinctive identity, nostalgically reminiscent of the city’s industrial past. Tejo Collective This identity is strengthened by the use of simple, yet elegant materials. The crude bricks outdoors are complemented by smaller glazed bricks in the entry hall and apartments. Like a ceramic bowl, the building is bright outside and polished inside. Tejo Collective On the ground floor, a commercial space and back courtyard create a lively atmosphere with a natural circulation. The eight floor-through apartment units all offer open and adaptable living... More