More than architecture
We develop and implement radically sustainable construction projects in Switzerland and throughout Europe. Through systematic planning, the use of biogenic materials, and high energy efficiency, we create residential, office, and educational buildings that are environmentally sound and build long-term value. Architectural quality is the deciding factor: Only buildings that are also architecturally sound are successful in the long term—which is why it is an integral part of our life-cycle approach, from the initial study through to completion.
Do you own a piece of land?
Do you develop or coordinate projects?
Do you manage a portfolio?
Our approach is to design wood buildings that actively help reduce CO₂ emissions, both during construction and throughout their operational life. We create buildings that blend into their surroundings through their beauty and durability and retain their value for generations to come.
Valley Architekten firmly believes that the transformation of the construction industry cannot be achieved by architects alone.
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Pursuing both cooperative and competitive goals together
We are happy to enter into architectural partnerships and joint ventures to successfully realize innovative and holistic solutions for environmentally friendly construction. Especially in the area of schools and kindergartens.
The common goal is to combine local planning & visionary design with sustainable timber construction expertise and ecological building methods.
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OPENLY AG usually acts as general planner, Valley Architects take care of the architecture. Together with our network of specialist planners, we deliver integrated building concepts and do not reinvent everything every time.
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Valley Architektur AG is a spin-off of:
OPENLY AG
The experts for building biology systems and energy managementWith the Openly building system creates environmentally friendly and energy-efficient solutions that make buildings both ecologically and economically sustainable and is openly available to all architectural firms and planners worldwide.
Schöb AG
With over 75 years of experience in sustainable timber construction and a high degree of prefabrication, the carpentry Schöb AG with around 100 employees, enables fast, precise construction with cost certainty. Their expertise in the field of sustainable construction is a key component of their business success.
ProJeCTS
Our focus is on the design of residential, office and educational buildings. Together with our partners, we assume ecological and economic responsibility as general planners.
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PATH
Buchs Apartment Building 38, Unit I, 2028
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OPENLY
MFH Widnau, SG | 2024
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CHILDREN'S HOUSE
Lauterach competition I 3rd place I 2025
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SHEET
Investment Property: 10 Apartments | 2026
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UNDERVAZ
MFH Untervaz, GR | 2022
Expertise in wood-frame construction for multi-family homes, yield-optimized building, and climate efficiency—all in one. Designing together is your advantage in architecture.
Contact us
CEO & LEAD ARCHITECT
Gauthier Jonville
Valley Architekten AG
Büchelstrasse 5
9443 Widnau SG, Switzerland
+41 78 330 13 04
Sustainable and cost-effective—is that really possible?
We would be happy to give you an insight into our system. What we do follows clear, standardized processes that take the guesswork out of planning and building.
Good architecture has a positive effect on health.