For their new headquarters in Zurich, Universal Music Switzerland was seeking a modern and flexible office space with distinct areas that promote team-oriented work. Set on the sixth floor of the Prime Tower, the 650sqm office is embedded within a vibrant area known for its cultural, business and nightlife mix, while offering generous views into the city beyond.

In an open floor plan, Studio Luiz Albisser defines different zones for relaxation, collaboration and focus through color contrasts, custom-made furniture and an array of materials.

Details bring the range of textures and programmatic zones together. The color palette includes rich blues, pastel violets, dark reds, and greens, with contrasting materials like heavily grained wood, high-pile carpet tiles, granite, glass, translucent fabric and metal, juxtaposed with high-gloss and matte finishes.

For the 2024 edition of Art Basel, Studio Luiz Albisser in collaboration with Office Luis Bischoff present a collection of modular furniture and wall devices made of repurposed materials combined with custom elements. The approach speaks to the event’s temporality by experimenting with new aesthetics of responsible material sourcing.

The layout is defined by a toolkit of flexible design elements, each with a distinct function. Shelving, display systems, mirrors, seating, lighting and signage are anchored in repurposed wall structures from Unlimited’s extensive inventory, transforming existing white walls into versatile devices with adaptable configurations.

Unique pieces are assembled through a collage-like process of remixing the fair’s inventory of excess and leftover material with new elements created from waste products of nearby manufacturers.

Large-scale aluminum blocks, typically utilized as raw materials in automotive and aviation industries, find new purpose as outdoor benches. Upon the conclusion of the event, the blocks seamlessly re-entered the production chain, undergoing transformation into everyday consumer goods. This cycle exemplifies the infinite possibilities of conscious creation, inspired rather than limited by sustainability concerns.

The Ausstellungsraum Klingental was initiated by artists in Basel in 1974, offering a platform for exchange between local artists and the public through experimental exhibition formats. In 2019, the interior renovation of the foyer was completed by Studio Luiz Albisser in collaboration with Basel-based architect Martina Kausch to augment this mandate, creating a versatile space that introduces the exhibition areas and celebrates the group’s history through design.

The foyer is accessible from both the barracks courtyard and a new exterior space facing the city. The interiors are defined by a system of metal structures weaving around the historic architecture and clad by a variety of applied textures: including Stuckmarmor, a traditional craft of plaster-based faux marble layered with colorful accents, aluminum honeycomb panels borrowed from the aircraft industry, and custom brushed black steel hinges.

Layering materials, architectural and artistic applications, the history of the space remains visible while expressing collective thinking and the joy of experimentation in an ever-changing artistic environment.

Originally conceived as a temporary space, the Hinterhof club in Basel underwent a redesign after receiving a contract extension. Developed in collaboration with architect Jens Müller, the project aims to preserve the industrial DIY character of the warehouse. Drawing inspiration from diverse sources, including Erich von Däniken's pseudo-scientific fantasies and Carlo Scarpa's architecture, we seamlessly integrated spatial elements like plinths and dividing screens into the existing structure. Upon closer inspection, these elements subtly reveal themselves as our interventions, and the boundaries between the old and the new become less defined.

Temporary restaurant for the vegetarian Hiltl catering service as part of Art Basel Unlimited fair. The project is the result from a collaboration with Swiss furniture brand INCH.