With a transcultural perspective, we design architecture that strengthens local identities.
We convert.
Conversion instead of demolition is a resource-saving, environmentally friendly and often economically advantageous strategy. By carefully adapting existing buildings to future uses, we preserve cultural values and promote sustainable urban development.
We extend.
By extending existing buildings and densifying urban spaces, we make more efficient use of existing space without sealing new areas. This is why roof extensions and additions to existing buildings are an important part of our portfolio.
We build with timber.
Wood is a renewable building material that stores CO₂, is lightweight, flexible and durable. The prefabrication of timber components allows for faster construction and greater precision. In addition, wood has a unique aesthetic and tactile quality. For these reasons, we use wood wherever possible.
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Jobs
We are looking for Architects to join us in Berlin.

Jobs
We are looking for Architects to join us in Berlin.

News
Wood's UP! exhibition at Aedes Architecture Forum in Berlin.

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Wood's UP! exhibition at Aedes Architecture Forum in Berlin.

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Original flooring by Karl Friedrich Schinkel discovered during renovation of 'Alte Nazareth' Church.

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Original flooring by Karl Friedrich Schinkel discovered during renovation of 'Alte Nazareth' Church.

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Presenting climate-friendly timber construction based on pine wood at Bau Munich.

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Presenting climate-friendly timber construction based on pine wood at Bau Munich.

Insight
With HSLU students, Pascal Berger explores the potential of spatial visualisations to convey insights gained from data.

Insight
With HSLU students, Pascal Berger explores the potential of spatial visualisations to convey insights gained from data.

SHOP
Order the catalogue of our exhibition at the Aedes Architecture Forum.

SHOP
Order the catalogue of our exhibition at the Aedes Architecture Forum.

INSIGHT
PLAYZE Timber - your specialist for timber construction projects.

INSIGHT
PLAYZE Timber - your specialist for timber construction projects.

News
The teams from Basel and Berlin celebrate the end of the year and jointly visit projects in Berlin.

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The teams from Basel and Berlin celebrate the end of the year and jointly visit projects in Berlin.

PODCAST
Let's talk landscape: Podcast by hochC Landschaftsarchitektur with Marc Schmit and Pascal Berger.

PODCAST
Let's talk landscape: Podcast by hochC Landschaftsarchitektur with Marc Schmit and Pascal Berger.

REVIEW
Local & Transcultural: Exhibition at the Aedes Architecture Forum in Berlin.

REVIEW
Local & Transcultural: Exhibition at the Aedes Architecture Forum in Berlin.

News
We are very happy to have won the competition for a river management centre in Shanghai!

News
We are very happy to have won the competition for a river management centre in Shanghai!

NEWS
Construction permit granted for the NEO Aesch project.

NEWS
Construction permit granted for the NEO Aesch project.

REVISITED
The PLAYZE Shanghai team was impressed by the impeccable condition of the Shaoxing Guesthouse today.
