Architectural design
At a reception, Newton was asked:
-Did it take you a long time, Sir, to formulate the laws named after you?"
"The laws I discovered are very simple.
I formulated them quickly – but I thought about them for a very long time.
Importance of planning
Architectural design is not just about aesthetics – it's about making sure everyone knows exactly what their task is. A well-thought-out, detailed plan makes everyone's job easier, more predictable, and safer.
For the client:
It helps you clearly see what you'll get in the end.
You can avoid uncertainty, redesigns, and compromising after the fact.
A well-developed plan ensures your home will truly suit your lifestyle and personal needs.
For the contractor:
They receive a clear technical basis to work from, enabling smooth execution without misunderstandings.
No guesswork, no "we'll decide on-site".
This saves not just time but also money.
For specialist engineers (e.g., mechanical, electrical, structural):
They work from precise, coordinated floor plans, helping to avoid clashes or modifications during construction.
The plan supports the coordination of the different trades – which is especially important for a family home, where both space and budget are limited.
My principles
I believe a good plan can only be created if I truly get to know the person it is made for. That’s why my process begins with personal conversations and lasts until the end of the construction phase:
I don’t just design your home or workplace – I guide the entire process. Together with my experienced partners from various disciplines, I make sure every detail falls into place – from spatial planning to final realization.
1
Initial meeting
The design process always starts with a personal conversation. I get to know your lifestyle, habits, and future plans. These intimate details form the foundation of a functional space that’s truly tailored to you.
2
Site and needs assessment
In addition to your ideas, the plot, surrounding environment, and local regulations all shape what’s possible. We define these parameters from the start – to avoid surprises later.
3
Concept design
Based on our discussions, the first spatial response to your needs is born: this is not yet the final plan, but rather a thought experiment – a reflection of how I understand you and your goals. Here we refine, rethink, and shape it together.
4
Permit Plans
Once the final concept is established, the permit-ready design documentation is prepared in full compliance with current building regulations and standards. At this stage, I involve structural engineers, mechanical and electrical designers, and other specialist consultants as needed.
5
Construction plans (if required)
This is the detailed plan for actual execution, including precise technical descriptions, joint details, and material specifications. It ensures the contractor knows exactly what and how to build.
6
Construction support
Even after planning, I remain involved in the project: I stay in touch with the engineers, coordinate with contractors, and support the realization. In many cases, an on-site decision is just as crucial as a well-designed floor plan.
Trust in the architect
As an architect, I believe that a truly functional, personalized home or workplace isn’t created on a drawing board – but through honest dialogue. When you share how you’ve lived until now and how you want to live going forward, often intimate details emerge: multi-generational living, family members longing for their own space, or even tensions between coworkers.
It’s these small but significant pieces that form a plan that is genuinely yours.
To me, planning is not just a professional task, but a collaborative thought process – where, over time, I become part of your family’s story, helping to express it in space.
Behind the homes I design stand not only technical knowledge, but attention, experience, and real human connection.
