Discover Germany | Special Theme | Top Architects Switzerland
All above: 5 Star Plus Hotel Atlantis in Zurich, Switzerland. Photo: © Giardino Group
Monoplan starts where others stop The Zurich-based architectural office Monoplan AG has a holistic planning approach that is defined by the clients’ interests. What makes the architectural office stand out is that its team comprises of architects, interior designers, graphic designers, 3D specialists and a vast array of external partners. Thus, Monoplan is able to offer an interdisciplinary range of services in architecture, graphic design and branding. TEXT: NANE STEINHOFF
“Our buildings and projects aren’t developed one-dimensionally, but rather get planned according to the usage requirements and expectations of future users. Furthermore, we plan from the interior’s quality to the outside and our projects are constantly social, economic and environmentally sustainable,” explains Daniel Schneider, architect and managing partner of Monoplan. Philip Wohlfarth, also architect and managing partner of Monoplan, adds: “At Monoplan, the clients and their assignments stand at the core of our doings. We are inspired by the place, functionality or the client and often, we are 78 | Issue 42 | September 2016
pulse generators to further develop a brand with respect to the design. Additionally, we develop each project on the basis of specific factors and of the specific location.” International orientation The unique combination of architects, interior designers and external partners is met by a multicultural Monoplan team that is made up of 12 nations.“That’s how we are able to offer different languages and viewpoints and thus, we can holistically implement our clients’ projects,” says Schneider. Wohlfarth adds: “Furthermore, our projects combine local particularities with interna-
tional aspirations so that they pose as added values for our regional, as well as our international guests.” Thanks to the large network and partnerships with investors, hotel operators and other experts, clients can benefit from the internal know-how, as well as the expertise of the partners so that they can expect an optimum and professional range of services. With Monoplan’s projects primarily located in Switzerland, Germany and Austria, the architectural office is further striving for expansion into the European environment and beyond. In addition to well-established tasks such as corporate architecture, Monoplan specialises in general planning, interior design and the area of hospitality that includes classic hotel planning and design, as well as serviced apartments, retirement homes, restaurants, spas and more. But why is the Monoplan team so fascinated about hospitality and medical projects? Wohlfarth answers: “These