STUDIO MICHA GAMPER

STUDIO MICHA GAMPER

ALTSTÄTTEN · LONDON
Switzerland · UK
TWO STUDIOS ONE ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE.



STUDIO MICHA GAMPER is an architecture and interior design practice with studios in Altstätten, Switzerland, and London, UK, creating carefully crafted, sophisticated architecture rooted in context, material and detail.

Working from both locations, the studio develops projects across Switzerland, the UK and internationally, spanning a range of programmes and scales — from residential architecture and new buildings to renovations, extensions, interiors and furniture.

ALTSTÄTTEN · LONDON
The practice has a presence in both Altstätten and London, bringing together local knowledge, international experience and a shared approach to architectural design.

The Swiss studio is based in Altstätten, where Micha Gamper grew up, and works across the St. Gallen Rhine Valley, Eastern Switzerland and beyond. The London studio continues the practice's longstanding connection to the city and its international architectural culture.

Both studios operate as part of a single practice, with the same ambition for clear architectural ideas, precise design, thoughtful detailing and a high level of craftsmanship.

APPROACH
The studio was founded by architect Micha Gamper following ten years at David Chipperfield Architects in London, where he worked across a range of international projects and developed a rigorous approach to design.

We approach each project as an opportunity to develop a clear and carefully considered architectural idea — from the overall character of a building to the smallest detail. Context, proportion, light, material and construction are considered as part of a coherent whole, with particular attention given to how spaces are experienced and how they are made.

Our work is characterised by a commitment to precise design, thoughtful detailing and a high level of craftsmanship. Whether working on a new building, a transformation of an existing structure or an interior, we seek to create architecture that is distinctive, enduring and carefully resolved.

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Modern kitchen with blue cabinets, beige countertops, and a view of a garden through a window. Natural light from a glass door on the left.
Modern building with wooden slats and solar panels on the roof, surrounded by fall trees and hills, with people walking and biking nearby under a cloudy sky.
A minimalist room with two gray upholstered armchairs with dark wooden arms and legs, a small round black table with two glasses of water, a textured beige rug, cream floor-length curtains, and a white ceiling with a modern track lighting fixture.
Close-up of a building's exterior corner featuring rust-colored metal panels and large glass windows, with a metal railing and trees visible outside.
Wooden double doors with frosted glass panels, set in a white wall with natural light-colored flooring.
Interior of a spacious room with large windows, light wood walls, a ceiling skylight, and a group of children and drawings on the wall.
Minimalist living room with large white curtains, a white fireplace with logs, and a dark wood cabinet, all with light wooden flooring.
Interior of a modern staircase with light-colored wooden steps, black handrail, white vertical posts, and a minimalistic design, against white walls and a beige floor.
Architectural floor plan with various rooms, corridors, and details
Kitchen countertop with dark green and white marble, wooden cabinets above, and a stainless steel faucet and sink.
A modern bathroom features a white terrazzo countertop with rose gold fixtures, a built-in sink, a large mirror, and a walk-in shower with green tiles and a rose gold showerhead.
A modern school building surrounded by colorful autumn trees, with children playing outside on the playground and in a basketball court.
Modern kitchen dining area with wooden table, chairs, and pendant lights
Floor plan layout of an office space with multiple rooms, a central corridor, and an outdoor area with a rectangular pool and surrounding patio.
Modern dining room with large windows, white curtains, a wooden table, black chairs, and suspended black pendant lights.
A modern kitchen with a beige marble island, light blue cabinets, and a doorway leading to another room. Decorative items are on the counter, and gold track lighting is on the ceiling.
Modern building with wooden slats and office entrance, with people standing and sitting outside, a tree with autumn leaves on the left, and a clear sky above.
A cozy room with a wooden armchair, a side table with two glasses of water, a window with white curtains, and an outdoor view of trees and buildings.
An open door with a dark gray frame and trim leads into a room with white walls and tiled flooring with a black circular border pattern.
Modern multi-story building with a white facade, large windows, and a ground-floor entrance. People are walking, sitting, and socializing in front of the building, with trees and a flagpole on the sidewalk. The sky is partly cloudy.
A modern building with large windows, surrounded by trees with autumn-colored leaves, and a landscaped park area with a circular path and small playground toys.
View of a modern interior space with a black door, white walls with vertical paneling, and a marble circle pattern on the floor. There is a window above the door letting in natural light.
View from a balcony with a black metal railing, white wall, and a large window with an adjustable vent. Outside, there are trees with green and brown leaves under an overcast sky.
Close-up of a black object, possibly a slim book, hanging on a dark vertical stick or rod, against a background of wooden paneling and vertical beige blinds.
Modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, a white countertop, wooden floors, and large windows allowing natural light.


MATERIAL & CRAFT
We seek to create spaces that are beautiful, practical, sustainable and enduring. Atmosphere, materiality and craftsmanship are central to the studio’s approach.

Working closely with local craftsmen and specialist fabricators, each project is developed through a shared commitment to quality, precision and longevity. The relationship between design and making is considered throughout the process, from the overall architectural concept to the smallest junction.


PROJECTS
Our projects range from new buildings and adaptive reuse to renovations, interiors and furniture. Each responds carefully to its context — its place, culture, environment and particular conditions — while seeking a clear architectural identity of its own.

Across different scales and programmes, the ambition remains consistent: to make thoughtful, precise and enduring architecture.