The cornerstone of our construction and design company is our unique, environmentally friendly, durable, yet affordable building method.
We aim to be the most innovative building company in Africa and our team works hard to deliver a product of worldwide quality.
We have a strong focus on research & development, environmental sustainability and cutting edge design.
He is passionate about changing the everyday lives of people and communities through the considered, high-quality design of houses and neighbourhoods.
Some important career milestones as an architects are:
- Gaining work experience at architectural firm Roger Boltshauser in Zurich,
- Co-founding Atelier Manzana,
- Studying at ETH Zurich (Master’s in Architecture) and EPF Lausanne (Bachelor of Architecture)
He has studies in mathematics and agricultural science and a PhD in modelling and solving international CO2-trade systems.
He is determined to work towards improving the quality of life of those who live in poverty. That’s why he joined CITRA – to work towards green affordable housing for everyone.
“The resources of our earth are there for everyone. We are all affected by the destruction of these resources and have a shared responsibility”.
He has a keen interest in sustainable resources, which is why, in 2010, he decided to dedicate a large part of his time to working as an independent developer and becoming the biggest driving force in the creation of CITRA.
In his own words: “I am thrilled to be part of this young, enthusiastic and competent team and that my experience in this new and innovative building technology is appreciated.”
In his free time, Adrien likes to discover new beautiful places around him and kitesurf with friends.
Outside the office, Michael enjoys a number of activities including chess, tennis, football, Kung Fu and regular gym visits.
In 2007 he walked the Spanish pilgrimage trail, the Camino de Santiago, four months before the birth of his first daughter. He dreams about the day he can return to the Camino to walk it with his wife and two daughters.
She enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, sharing a good laugh over a hearty meal and decorating for social gatherings.
She loves spending time with her two little humans and friends, listening to good music, being in nature, participating in community-based activities or just trying to figure out how to travel more.
He enjoys spending his spare time with his family.
For 4 years, Swiss inventor, Martin Tschaggelar, together with later co-founder, Andreas Graf, were driven by the desire to help the people of Haiti after the 2010 earthquake. They worked on concepts to build fast, green and affordable homes in remote locations.
The Swiss Ambassador allowed us to build a down-scaled show house at her residence in Pretoria.
After a great deal of research and development, market research and tons of coffee, CITRA was founded in South Africa.
CITRA quickly finished the R&D of the first building method.
Next step in our vision became reality after a group of Swiss investors jointly purchased a large piece of land in Cape Town to be developed by CITRA.
CITRA Construction proudly received the necessary certification to build houses with our own building method for clients in South Africa.
We work with organisations, companies and government institutions that want to create energy efficient architecture and urban design.
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