Overview
Founded in Zurich in 2008 by architect Christian Penzel and structural engineer Martin Valier, Penzel Valier have established themselves as one of Switzerland's leading design firms. In 15 years, they have realised projects that uniquely demonstrate the interplay between the two disciplines. Their portfolio includes a wide range of different typologies, including transportation and infrastructure buildings, office and sports structures, as well as housing, interior design, and objects. This first monograph on Penzel Valier combines the fundamentals of their design principles with a presentation of their key buildings and projects. Essays by distinguished authors examine the firm's work from different perspectives. A detailed illustrated complete catalogue of their built, unrealised, and ongoing projects since 20072024 rounds off this beautiful volume. AUTHORS: Christian Penzel and Martin Valier founded their Zurich-based firm Penzel Valier in 2008. Penzel studied design at HFBK in Hamburg and graduated in architecture from TU Berlin. Valier graduated as a structural engineer from HTW Chur (today University of Applied Sciences Graubünden) in Chur, Switzerland. Leonore Daum holds degrees in architecture from TU Berlin and the University of California Los Angeles. Friedrich Tellbüscher graduated in architecture from Leibniz University in Hannover. They are both managing partners with Penzel Valier in Zurich. SELLING POINTS: . First monograph on Penzel Valier, one of Switzerland's leading design firms . Uniquely demonstrates the close interplay of architecture and structural engineering that marks Penzel Valier's designs . Lavishly illustrated with previously unpublished photographs and visualisations, plans, and trimetric projections . With a complete illustrated catalogue of Penzel Valier's built, unrealised, and ongoing projects 641 colour, 442 b/w illustrations
Full Product Details
Author: Leonore Daum ,
Christian Penzel ,
Friedrich Tellbüscher ,
Martin Valier
Publisher: Park Books
Imprint: Park Books
ISBN: 9783038603672
ISBN 10: 3038603678
Pages: 520
Publication Date: 28 November 2025
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming
Availability: In Print
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Author Information
Christian Penzel and Martin Valier founded their Zurich-based firm Penzel Valier in 2008. Penzel studied design at HFBK in Hamburg and graduated in architecture from TU Berlin. Valier graduated as a structural engineer from HTW Chur (today University of Applied Sciences Graubünden) in Chur, Switzerland. Leonore Daum holds degrees in architecture from TU Berlin and the University of California Los Angeles. Friedrich Tellbüscher graduated in architecture from Leibniz University in Hannover. They are both managing partners with Penzel Valier in Zurich.
