Switzerland
Stephanie Schafroth AIA, SIA
Firm address Leuppi Schafroth Architekten
Utoquai 41, CH-8008 Zürich
Tel (+41) 1 262 02 01
Fax (+41) 1 262 02 28
E-mail: leuppi.schafroth%40swissonline.ch
Nationality American, Swiss
Languages English, German, French.
Education B. Arch Cornell University USA 1987.
Licenses New York State, USA. Registered Architect in Switzerland (Reg A).
Affiliations 1994 Member of the Society of Swiss Engineers and Architects. 1993 Member of the American Institute of Architects.
Awards 1997: 4th prize: University on the Pérolles Plateau, Fribourg, Switzerland.
International and national competition entries include: 1996: International realization competition for a new Architecture, Design and Interior building for the Technical College in Wismer, Germany (6.Prize / 191) projects. 1996: 'XXXIX' International competition - project selected amoung the thirty-nine best works by architectural designers under thirty-nine worldwide. 1994: Idea competition for a new building complex with residential, office and retail uses on the ((Steinfabrik)) site in Pfäffikon, Switzerland (1. prize/94 projects). 1993-94: Project competition for a vocational school, sports complex with two triple gymnasiums and a public park in Zurich-Industrie (10. prize/209 projects).
Educator 1991-93: Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Departement of Architecture, Zürich, Assistant for Visiting Prof. Dr. E. Blum. 1987: Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, College of Architecture, Art and Planning, Assistant for Prof. V. Mulcahy. Interested in research, theory and practice.
Work 1996-97: Addition and renovation pf a multifamily house, Horgen Zürich
1997 to present: Atelier house, Küsnacht, Zürich
1997 to present: Villa in Herrliberg, Zürich
1998 to present: Renovation of an office building with retail shops and a restaurant in Zürich.
Office Characteristics Partnership with R. Matthias Leuppi, (non AIA) dipl. Arch. ETH HTL SIA specializing in urban planning, architecture design and construction. Both partners have practiced in the USA and in Switzerland before opening their office in Zürich. Synthesizing traditional design methods - hand sketches and models - with electronic means -2D and 3D CAD- characterize their design process.
Capabilities & Specialties Design, planning, development and construction for projects of all sizes. Biological building construction, energy conservation and historic preservation.
Project Types Experienced in residential, educational, office and hospitality facilities.
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