KOHLERSTRAUMANN is an architectural practice working at the intersection of space, culture, and the built environment.
We work across scales and contexts, pursuing clarity, proportion, and atmosphere. Our architecture is shaped by precision and a deep sensitivity to place, resulting in spaces that are both deliberate and deeply contextual.

Architecture as Cultural Practice
We understand architecture as a cultural act. Each project responds to its specific context, urban, historical, and social.
While contributing a clear and contemporary architectural language. Whether working on buildings, interiors, or exhibitions,
our approach is grounded in careful analysis and long-term thinking.

Design Intelligence
Research, digital tools, and AI-assisted workflows inform our design process. These methods allow us to test ideas, explore alternatives, and refine spatial strategies. Technology is used as an instrument for precision and insight, supporting architecture that is thoughtful, efficient, and adaptable.

Craft, Art, and Atmosphere
Materiality and detail play a central role in our work. We collaborate with artists, artisans, and specialists to shape atmospheres that engage the senses and enrich spatial experience. From museums and installations to custom interiors and objects,
craft is integral to our architectural language.

Working Across Scales
Our practice moves fluidly between larger spatial frameworks and intimate architectural moments. This cross-scalar approach allows ideas to travel, from city to room, from structure to object, maintaining coherence and depth throughout the work.

Collaboration and Continuity
We work closely with clients, institutions, and partners in Switzerland and internationally. Each project is developed through dialogue, trust, and a shared commitment to quality, continuity, and long-term relevance.

Scope
Our work spans conceptual research, design development, and realization, operating across architectural, urban, landscape, and interior contexts. We engage with studies, competitions, and long-term planning, working with advanced digital tools, BIM-based workflows, and generative design processes. Alongside buildings and spaces, our practice extends into installations, objects, and spatial media, allowing ideas to move between disciplines, scales, and formats.