Education

1992 - 1996      Master of Architecture, SCI-Arc, Los Angeles USA

1987 - 1991      B.S. with Honors in Environmental Design, ACCD, Pasadena USA

1980 - 1986      Gymnasium Rämibüel, Typus D, Zurich CH

 

Experience

2005 - present  ArchitekturBureau Garzotto, SIA, Zurich CH, Principal/Owner

2002 - 2003      Kyncel /Gasche Architekten, SIA, Zurich CH, Project Designer

1998 - 2002      Kate's Board Shop, Skateboards and Accessories, Venice Beach USA, Owner

1997 - 2002      Hodgett + Fung Architects AIA, Culver City USA, Project Architect/Designer

1994 - 1997      Narduli/Grinstein Architects AIA, Venice Beach USA, Project Designer

 

Awards

 

2013   American Society of Landscape Architects, ASLA Honor Award, USA

2010   Best Private Plots - Die  Besten Gärten 2010, Linz A

 

Freelance Awards

 

2006   Los Angeles AIA Gold Metal Award, Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles USA

2000   National Trust for Historic Preservation Award, Egyptian Theater, Los Angeles USA

1998   American Institution of Architects AIA Honor Award, Los Angeles USA

 

Solo Art Exhibitions

 

2014   Exhibit "Vogelfrei", Zurich CH

2014   Vogelfrei_11/12/13/14, Sihlquai, Gessneralle, Zurich CH

2014   Vogelfrei_6, Sculpture, Gessneralle, Zurich CH

2014   Vogelfrei_05/06, Sculptures, Sihl/Sihlquai, Zurich CH

2013   Vogelfrei_03/04, Sculptures, Sihl/Sihlquai, Zurich CH

2012   Vogelfrei_02, Sculptur, Sihl/Sihlquai, Zurich CH

2011   Vogelfrei_01, Sculptur, Sihl/Gessneralle, Zurich CH

2010 - present Urban Art Projects, Zurich CH

1993   Gallery of Functional Art, Lighting Show, Santa Monica USA

1992   Gallery of Functional Art, Chairs as Art, Santa Monica USA

1992   Free Will Design Gallery, Furniture Collection, Hollywood USA

 

Group Art Exhibitions

2016   Schauschtellerei VOL. 5, Dynamo, Zurich CH

2016   Schauschtellerei VOL. 4 - Vakuum, Dynamo, Zurich CH

2015   Schauschtellerei VOL. 3, Dynamo, Zurich CH

2012   Zeitgenössische Kunst im Haus Abraxas, Zurich CH 

2012   Vogelfang, Seestrasse, Zurich CH 

2012   Sofort Kunst, Bülachstrasse 4, Zurich CH

2011   Lebensräume zwischen Sehnsucht und Experiment, Kunstmuseum Lentos in Linz, Linz A

2011   Kunstszene, Zollfreilager, Zurich CH

2011   Sofort Kunst, Winzerhalde 74, Zurich CH

 

Publications

 

2013   Landscape Architecture, Titlis Garden, New York USA

2013   Lofpublications, Terraces, Roofgardens and Padios, Barcelona E

2013   archello.com, NL

2012   Titlis Garden, YAPI, TR

2012   Sofort Kunst, Hönger Zeitung, Zurich CH

2012   Sofort Kunst, Zeitung Zürich Nord, Zurich CH

2010   Publication in: Private Plots - Die besten Gärten 2010, A

2010   Wohnrevue, Swimmingpools, Zurich CH

2009   RON ORB, Anleitung für die Stadt, Zurich CH

2008   Sur la terre, Wohlbefinden, Yogalives, Zurich CH

2008   Lounge Wellness, the place, Yogalives, Zurich CH

2008   Interior Design, walk through ECO, New York USA

2008   Natural Home Builders, a  Zurich Bio-Pool Garden, A

2008   Ideales Heim, für Mensch und Echse, CH

2008   Mark Magazine, Viktorsberg Residence, NL

2008   yapi, Titlis Garden, TR

2008   alfresco, Suspended in Mystery, NZ

2006   Immobilien Business, CH

2005   Tages Anzeiger, Zurich CH 

2005   Limmattaler Tagblatt, Zurich 

2003   Rizzoli, American Dream, New York USA 

2002   Jointz, Los Angeles Subculture, Lost Angeles USA

 

Set Design

 

2013   Costume for Simone Aughterlony, Zurich CH 

2002   Angie Stone, Mars Media, Los Angeles USA

2001   Korn, Q-Film, Hollywood USA 

2000   Whitney Houston, Propaganda Film, Cologne GE

1999   Risquee, Splash Production, Santa Monica USA

1998   Ideal, FM Rocks, Hollywood USA

 

Product Design

 

2012   "KNUCKLES", Swiss Carbon Crutches, Designer, Zurich  CH

2010   “Umbrella”, LED Lighting Design, Designer, Zurich CH

2010   “the last Edison”, Lighting Design, Designer, Zurich CH

2007   "Mobile Home", Bioresin Bamboo-Fiber Structure, Designer, Zurich CH

1999 - 2002  Kate's Board Shop, Skateboards and Urban Gallery, Owner, Venice Beach USA

1998 - 2002  Kateboards LLC, Skateboard Production, Owner, Venice Beach USA

1996 - 2002  RipTrip LLC, Longboards, Owner, Venice Beach USA

 

Architecture Projects

 

2014   Swiss Ski + Snowboard, OFF-Snow, Design Project, Zurich CH

2013   Hinterberg Residence, Residential Renovation, Zurich CH 

2010   Erbstrasse Residence, Residential Construction, Zurich CH 

2008   Viktorsberg Residence, Residential Project, Viktorsberg A 

2008   Yogalives GmbH, Commercial Construction, Zurich CH 

2008   bd Pilates Studio, Commercial Construction, Zurich CH 

2007   Titlis Garden, Residential Construction, Zurich CH 

2007   Beach House, Residential Construction, Troyes FR 

2006   Zino Platinum Lounge, Commercial Construction, Dietikon CH 

2005   Birmensdorfer Lofts, Renovation, New Construction, Birmensdorf CH 

2005   Pedestrian Bridge, New Construction, Zurich CH 

2002   Kate's Board Shop, Commercial Construction, Venice Beach USA 

1998   Industrial Light, Office Design, Los Angeles USA 

1997   Industrial Design, Office Design, Santa Monica USA

 

Freelance Design Projects

 

2003   Puls 5, Kynzel Gasche Architekten, Zurich CH 

2002   Houses at Sagaponac, Hodgetts + Fung, New York  USA

2001   Tempe Performance Art Center, Hodgetts + Fung, Santa Monica  USA

2001   City of the Americas, Hodgetts + Fung, San Ysidro / Tijuana MEX

2000   Harley Davidson Museum, Hodgets + Fung, Milwaukee USA

1999   Hollywood Bowl, Hodgetts + Fung, Hollywood USA

1998   Magic the Science of Illusion, Hodgetts + Fung, Downtown Los Angeles USA

1997   Universal Studios Beijing, Hodgetts + Fung, Beijing RC

1997   The Beehive, Eric Owen Moss, Culver City USA

1997   Santa Monica Museum of Art, Narduli/Grinstein, Santa Monica USA

1996   Les Deux Cafes Cabaret Theater, Narduli/Grinstein, Hollywood USA

1995   California Institute of the Arts, Narduli/Grinstein, Valencia USA

1994   Situations Gallery and Performance Laboratory, Narduli/Grinstein, Santa Monica USA

 

 

This CV represents a selection of my professional and personal work. Additional informations on specific topics, can be supplied by request.