Alfredo Häberli Design Development

Numéro Homme, Susanna Koeberle

Häberli’s work embodies a harmonious blend of playful elegance and pragmatic functionality, elevating a mere sketch into a timeless design statement. Yet, beneath this effortless grace lies a relentless dedication to perfection. Häberli, despite his amiable demeanor, is a consummate perfectionist, driven by an unyielding commitment to excellence. His path to prominence began with a transformative sojourn to Milan, where he was captivated by the enchanting world of design. It was there that he resolved to carve his niche in this creative realm, a decision that ultimately led to the establishment of his eponymous studio, Alfredo Häberli Design Development, in 1991. Since then, Häberli has left an indelible mark on the design landscape, crafting a myriad of innovative products, orchestrating captivating interior compositions, and curating thought-provoking exhibitions.

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Signature, Michaela Veit-Wailzer

The star designer is breaking new ground with his ArtCar. The top Swiss designer reveals what all this has to do with the weight of lightness. Whether watch, chair or car. Alfredo Häberli's credo is clear: to achieve as much as possible with as little as possible, be it through the chosen theme or through the material used, the lines drawn or the surfaces placed. This motto was also the focus when he artistically designed the 356SC for the Porsche Centre Zurich. In doing so, he added an ArtCar to his repertoire and at the same time realised one of his favourite projects. He shares his vision of a driving work of art with us.

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Live from Zurich, Episode 215, Tyler Brûlé

Tyler Brûlé, Eemeli Isoaho, Chandra Kurt and Emma Nelson discuss the biggest stories from the weekend. Plus; a check-in from our Editor-in-Chief, Andrew Tuck, a Nordic roundup with Helsinki Correspondent, Petri Burtsoff, and Alfredo Haberli's new two volume book, «Verbal Doodling / 30 Years, 30 Questions, 30 Answers».

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Kulturplatz, Eva Wannenmacher

Our relationship with the car is a complicated one: For decades, there were no limits to personal freedom and maximum mobility on the roads. But in times of climate change, everything has to be rethought and cars are increasingly being pushed out of congested cities.

Question for the designer: Why are cars getting bigger and bigger? Swiss-Argentinian Alfredo Häberli likes to drive stylish vehicles from earlier decades, but has primarily made a name for himself as a designer of furniture and crockery. As a child, he often spent time at a motor racing circuit, which is where his deep love of cars comes from. He also lives this out now and again as a designer. A conversation about the beauty of the car and the questionable trend towards ever larger and more bulky vehicles. Also: cities without cars and how the automobile has shaped architecture.

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NZZ am Sonnatg, Zuza Speckert

The Swiss designer can not only shape, but also write. Long-term goal: a children's book. If only there was time...

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