BASE is a loft renovation located in the heart of Zurich, Switzerland. The project celebrates material honesty. Conceived entirely free from toxic substances, BASE reflects a conscious commitment to environmental integrity and human health. The design is anchored by tactile, grounding materials such as expressive wood grains, organic Swiss wool, and upcycled slate stone. Between the living and sleeping areas, a custom wavy headboard crafted from a richly figured wood veneer becomes a central gesture. Custom-made Swiss wool carpets guide the user through a tactile experience of the space. Different weaving and tufting techniques, combined with varied wool spinning and pile textures, create subtle shifts in density and surface expression that articulate the spatial distribution and sensory perception of the interior. Guided by salutogenic principles, BASE is designed as an environment that fosters balance, cultivates calm, and supports the health of both human and non-human life.
Spatial design by Aurèle Eliseo Stauffer
Zürich, Switzerland, 2025
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