THE MAKING OF A CLASSIC HOUSE.
Together, we create beautifully proportioned, timeless homes in the tradition of classic architecture. Classicism is our respectful nod to nature combined with the powerful principles of energy performance to serve today's comfortable lifestyle.
Stone Quarry, Sicily Italy
The work of countless heads and hands goes into making of a building. In particular the great master craftsmen who contribute to the success of a project, investing in them the experience of generations and an admirable dedication.
“ I do believe that we quite rightly yearn for “stone” architecture which stands firmly on the ground, is firmly anchored and is permanent, not just passing by.”
- HANS KOLLHOFF “HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS”
WE CREATE ENDURING VALUE
Villa Dahlem, Berlin
We develop designs that respects nature and their cultural context in the tradition of classical architecture. Each distinctive project is guided by our deep understanding of historic precedents, as well as our intuitive sense of the workings of modern life.
EACH HOME IS A UNIQUE WORK OF ARCHITECTURE.
We work in the American tradition of establishing extraordinary value which lasts for generations. The purity of natural materials and the grandeur of your home are conceived in the spirit of great architecture.
Stone Quarry, Croatia
We work with the best master craftspeople to assemble the stone with care and precision, enabling this wonderful material to reflect its quality of compactness. Only the best will unveil the secrets of stone.
“ What I am concerned with is the social significance of memory as manifested in buildings - the vessels which relativize the storms of the moment - in which the moment is in a sense safely preserved.”
- HANS KOLLHOFF “THE EUROPEAN CITY”
OUR VISION IS YOUR LEGACY
Villa Munich, Munich
We explore the essence of place and discover a dialogue between past and present to develop architectural quality, efficient performance and flexibility for today's lifestyle.
Unveiling the Secrets of Stone
The meticulous details are executed with unparalleled craftsmanship. Because your legacy is important to us we proceed with an expert team of professionals led by award-winning renowned architect Hans Kollhoff.
Detail, Villa Muenich
We work with the best master craftspeople to assemble the stone with care and precision, enabling this wonderful material to reflect its quality of compactness.
“ We are living in a world of products that were all up-to-date, once, for a moment - but that suddenly become obsolete and fall into rapid decay. You cannot build a house with such things, and most certainly not a city”
- HANS KOLLHOFF “MARKT UND WERT”
OUR APPROACH IS DELIGHT IN CRAFTSMANSHIP
Villa Zuerich, Zuerich
We work as a team of professionals who share our commitment to delivering the highest level of quality of architecture to last for generations. We use state of the art technology to meticulously detail quality natural materials with focus on craftsmanship. Cooperation and co-creation with the clients are essential to reach this common goal.
Architecture & Performance
True architectural heritage fuses with state of the art design to create an exceptional home. The passion to build and innovate is the impelling power of the classic house.
Facade, Berlin
We don`t see our meticulous precision and doggedness when producing buildings as an anachronism, but as an incentive to our persistent creativity.
“ If you follow tectonic principles, possibilities for a building to express itself re-emerge from oblivion, possibilities which go beyond simply expressing the theme of loads and bearing but which also relate things once more to the human body.”
- HANS KOLLHOFF “TECTONICS AND FACADE”
OUR MISSION IS TO CREATE SUSTAINABLE HOMES
Villa at the Baltic See, Baltic See
We have been building sustainable, meticulous and future proof designs since 1978, long before sustainability turned into a marketing strategy. We create efficient, flexible and timeless architecture that brings together past, present and future in buildings of lasting value, buildings that age gracefully and have robust flexibility.