Valerio
Olgiati

Valerio Olgiati (born July 18, 1958, in Chur, Switzerland) is a Swiss architect known for his minimalist and non-referential approach to design. A graduate of ETH Zurich, he established his own practice in 1996 and has since completed notable projects such as the Yellow House in Flims, the School in Paspels, Atelier Bardill in Scharans, and Villa Além in Portugal. Olgiati emphasizes architecture as an autonomous discipline, focusing on form and spatial experience over symbolism. He has taught at institutions including Harvard University and the Accademia di Architettura in Mendrisio.