Alfredo Häberli Design Development

Visual portrait by Joan Minder

The Pavillon Le Corbusier in Zurich is a place I have returned to for many years. As the architect’s final building, and the only one built entirely in steel and glass, it holds a unique position in his oeuvre – a precise yet poetic structure, defined by colour, geometry and light. For me, it is a space of stillness and clarity, just a few steps away from my studio. The short film The Visitor was filmed on site in early 2025. It documents not only my physical movement through the Pavillon, but also my way of observing – how architecture, materiality and proportion resonate with my own practice as a designer. The film highlights the spatial rhythm of Le Corbusier’s architecture and how it invites reflection and presence. Filmmaker Joan Minder approached the project with a photographic eye and a strong sensitivity for atmosphere. The result is a quiet meditation on space, time and perception – and a thoughtful record of a personal connection to one of Zurichs most inspiring buildings. Thank you to Joan for this collaboration and congratulations on a beautiful and personal film.

HUB Magazine on page 23, Sophie Haberl

From solar racing and high-end drones to innovative coin design: The future is now and we are right in the middle of it. The Swiss designer Alfredo Häberli combines precision with poetry. Known for timeless designs, he works with brands such as Porsche Klassik and Andreu World and designs furniture, watches and golf clubs for the Swiss start-up Golfyr. Inspired by his Argentinian roots and Swiss clarity, he places people and materials at the centre of his work.

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Züritipp on page 17, Niels Bossert

The printed Züritipp is history. In the more than 40 years in which the Züritipp was enclosed with the «Tages-Anzeiger», countless people have graced the cover. Prominent Zurich residents remember their appearance on the cover. And because it is easy to forget how time flies time flies, art director Moira Jurt and photographer Boris Müller asked some cover faces for a re-enactment – today with yesterday in the picture as a tribute to the Züritipp. Alfredo Häberli, Big Zis, Michael von der Heide, Michèle Roten and many others talk about what the magazine meant to them, say what they wish for Zurich as a city of culture and give personal tips.

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Damn° Magazine on page 100, Norman Kietzmann

Alfredo Häberli has a penchant for elegant forms that appeal to the eye as well as to the touch. His works have in common a delicate appearance and efficient use of materials. Sofas seem to float on slender legs, chairs allow views to travel through their backrests, and drinking glasses are so delicately accentuated that it’s a pleasure to raise them to one’s lips. His products hide their complexity behind an effortless appearance imbued with lightness. They are everyday companions that do not push themselves to the fore and yet develop an extremely rare quality: They have soul.

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Home on page 10, Denise Muchenberger

It is timeless, comfortable and functional. A look at the evolution of the wing chair and how a classic has become a desirable design object – thanks not least to Zurich designer Alfredo Häberli.

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