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The wealth and originality of space, materials and forms have always remained the motto of the Basel team of architects led by Luca Selva. We see them in various residential settlements in the region around Basel. They are all designed with an exceptionally experimental impetus and a spatial richness resulting from a clear, principled approach.Text in English and German.

Within stringent structures, Charles Pictet develops an exciting interplay of free forms, be it in conversions, extensions or in a number of spacious villas in the Greater Geneva area. He has for years belonged to the lively scene of young western Swiss architects.Text in English and German.

The clear and fundamental train of thought that forms the basis for every design by the London architects leads to projects that are characterized to an equal extent by the utilisation and the location-specific, constructive requirements. A semi-detached house in London is thus transformed into a complex organism that is incorporated respectfully into the housing development.Text in English and German.

The second volume of the Laboratory series takes a stance in the widespread discussion on research and the creative process of archi-tecture. Examples are used to show how individual insight can be applied to the design process, thereby making it communicable.Also available in the series:Climate as a Design Factor ISBN 9783037610732Spatial Thinking ISBN 9783037610558

"Building upon - thinking on" is the motto of this volume, in which the Munich architects Andreas Hild and Dionys Ottl present their most recent buildings, renovations and extensions. The book also includes a number of well known stringent and concise buildings since 1992 to provide a comprehensive impression of their high quality work. Text in English and German.

Featuring the work of architectural couple Pascal Fournier and Sandra Maccagnan. Text in English and German.

Investigation of the work of architects Valery Clavien and Nicola Rossier.

The work of Augsberg architects Titus Berhard is featured, displaying their commitment to classical modernism.

Chronicle of the work of London architect Stephen Taylor.

An exploration of the diverse range of work by Geneva architect Pierr-Alain Dupraz.

A focus on the work of young Valais architects, Laurent Savioz and Claude Fabrizzi.

Review of the work of Bonn-based architect Uwe Schroder.

The diverse work of young Zurich architects Ralph Blattler and Gilles Dafflon is featured.

The style of Zurich architects, Peter Joos and Christoph Mathys, is examined in detail.