ABOUT

GRUNER&FRIENDS is an international practice specializing in architecture, urbanism, research and design. 

Patrice Gruner established the office in Basel from where he and his friends operate worldwide.

Patrice Gruner and the friends have practiced as project leaders for renowned firms by managing large scale developments in Europe, America, Asia and the Middle East.

GRUNER&FRIENDS develops multi-scale projects within a network of international specialists and partners in close cooperation with our clients.

Through careful research the office identify the physical (site) and nonphysical (cultural, economical, social) CONTEXT, in order to create unique CONCEPTS. The design process evolves into Architecture with distinctive CONTENT which adds value to contemporary life.

CREATIVE LAB

The Creative Lab pushes beyond Architecture via multidisciplinary projects; by combining domains such as Art, Design, Film, Research and Technology.

We collect data from the site and its environment in order to create, evaluate, and optimize our designs. This data focuses on views, surfaces, and costs. This method allows us to create valuable spaces, smarter designs, and enjoyable atmospheres.
GRUNER&FRIENDS moves further into unexplored fields to develop pioneering approaches.