HERBERT SCHMID
architect and partner
ssa architekten
basel
switzerland
Herbert was born in 1960 in Brig, a small town in the German speaking part of the Swiss canton of Valais. He studied architecure at the renowned ETH in Zurich and has been living in Basel for more than 30 years.
my preferred spot for a morning coffee
CAFE FRÜHLING
Klybeckstrasse 69
4057 Basel
Café with its own roasting facility and a large, large selection of different coffees.
my favourite cultural institution
KUNSTMUSEUM BASEL
St. Alban-Graben 16
4051 Basel
KUNSTMUSEUM BASEL GEGENWART
St. Alban-Rheinweg 60
4052 Basel
This is one of the oldest art museums in the world. Its collection, the
"Öffentliche Kunstsammlung Basel", comprises around 4’000 paintings, 300'000 drawings, sculptures, installations and videos from seven centuries, and is the largest public art collection in Switzerland.
here’s where I buy my books
BUCHHANDLUNG LABYRINTH
Nadelberg 17
4051 Basel
Established in 1984 and to this day a place to get lost in the wonderful world of books.
an additional local shop I support
MATRIX SHOP
St. Johanns-Vorstadt 38
4056 Basel
www.matrixdesign.ch
MATRIX is a studio for textile and surface design, screen-printing on fabrics, garments, and home accessories, as well as surface design for architecture. The products are characterized by their geometrical designs, a very broad range of colours, quality fabrics and unexpected details. All collections are produced by hand in their own screen-printing workshop and in collaboration with other craftsman companies around Basel.
this is where I go for a simple dinner with friends
RESTAURANT ZUM ONKEL
Mörsbergerstrasse 2
4057 Basel
This cozy neighbourhood restaurant serves regional dishes from local producers in a straightforward and laid-back atmosphere. They also offer brunch on weekends.
here I dine when there’s something to celebrate
RESTAURANT CHEZ DONATI
St. Johanns-Vorstadt 48
4056 Basel
“The Donati”, locted within Hotel Les Trois Rois, is a Basel institution.
my favourite pizza spot
I don't like pizza.
my bar of choice
CAMPARI BAR
Steinenberg 7
4051 Basel
The place to be, especially during Art Basel. Sit outside under the trees and watch the crowd pass by.
additional things not to be missed
BAR at HOTEL NOMAD
Brunngässlein 8
4052 Basel
This long bar with lounge and an outdoor summer area is a Basel post-work favourite.
RESTAURANT ROSTIGER ANKER
Hafenstrasse 25a
4057 Basel
Small restaurant located directly at the Rhine habour in Kleinhüningen. While enjoying your meal you can watch the big Rhine ships pass by on their way to Rotterdam. Open from March until December only.
BÄCKEREI KULT
Elsässerstrasse 43
4056 Basel
At this bakery you'll find the best bread in town. It's also another really nice spot for a coffee and a croissant.
OOID STORE
St. Johanns-Vorstadt 33
4056 Basel
Small fashion boutique with an exquisite selection of brands.
And... there are lots of little concept stores and boutiques along Feldbergstrasse, Klybeckstrasse and St. Johanns-Vorstadt.
the next person I’d like to read about on creative traveller
Valeska Hageney, curator in Berlin.
SSA Architekten, Basel/Visp
SSA Architekten is a Swiss architectural studio based in Basel and Visp. Curiosity, passion and the pleasure of good architecture has been driving us for 25 years. Our ambitious team researches new forms of contemporary living by critically questioning the existing and exploring new possibilities. The requirements and needs of our customers form the basis for a restrained architectural language that is equally committed to functional and aesthetic qualities.
1) Visp/Switzerland train station
2) Martinsheim Visp/Switzerland
3) Erlenmatt Baufeld G, Basel
4) WellnessHostel4000, Saas-Fee/Switzerland
5) Neoperl Logistics, Reinach/Switzerland
6/7) Apartment building "Unterer Rheinweg", Basel
8) Fossil, Basel
9/10) SSA Architekten office
All photos by Ruedi Walti except 9/10 by Simon von Gunten.
added december 2017
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