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‘predesigned’ buildings tailored to your individual needs

Imagine your building could be a refined and balanced work of art and engineering, tailored and manufactured to your specifications the same way your new car would.

This is how Praefabrica works – thoughtful projects are carefully crafted in response to particular use cases and based on a variety of prefabrication methods. Aesthetics, functionality, technology and manufacture are attended to up to minute details. Each of the Conceptual Models constitutes a distinctive base for the development of a bespoke arrangement of spaces which responds to your individual needs and to the sepcificities of the building site for which it is destined.

Discover how Praefabrica is growing and evolving with the flow of time and the passion of those involved in the process!

why?

Praefabrica was founded to face the challenge of bad design in architecture.

ugly

We live in and around too many ugly buildings.

over-budget

Rarely is it possible to accurately determine a budget upfront without compromising quality down the line.

poorly built

Cost cutting commonly translates into lousy workmanship.

ill-planned

Thoughtless layouts make life difficult on a daily basis.

badly finished

Unpleasant interiors are standard in so many buildings.

fake

Noble materials are constantly being given up for cheap imitations.

unhealthy

Too high/low temperature, noise, stale air, lack of sunshine...

anti-social

Few developments, private, workplace or public, create communities and bring people together.

the list could go on ...

We could certainly fill out several more boxes.

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who?

Praefabrica is a collaborative effort, relying on a network of partners and in touch with the community.

architects

Architectural offices are responsible for creating outstanding designs.

software developers

Software developers specialized in architecture and parametric design help facilitate and automate workflows.

manufacturers

Manufacturers are responsible for the preparation and delivery of prefabricated components.

contractors

Fit-out and finishing touches are carried out by local contractors.

investors

New Models can be developed thanks to the risk undertaken by external investors.

community

The general public can actively contribute through ideas, requests and dialogue.

team

Praefabrica was founded by Swiss architect Konrad Brynda and is currently looking for new talent to join the team.

Want to contribute?

how?

Praefabrica introduces the "architecture of the future" – individual buildings composed from catalogues of predesigned components.

partner selection

Partners are carefully selected based on merit and on the quality of the work they carry out.

collaborative predesign

Project authors, in direct collaboration with a manufacturer, prepare so-called Models: the catalogues of parts from which individual designs can be composed.

approach

Praefabrica projects rely on a holistic approach, considering the compound impact of a building on people and nature on a global level.

methods

We use both state-of-the-art and traditional construction methods in our projects. However, regardless of the method, mastery of craftsmanship is a must.

technology

Like to be high-tech? No problem. Integrating complex solutions in a way that works is something we excel at.

bespoke composition

Qualified designers/architects compose individual projects for Praefabrica's customers, using our predesigned Models' ready-to-use parts.

budget

The components of each Model have precalculated material and workmanship costs. Individual project costs are automatically calculated and directly available at any time.

planning

Local architects take care of obtaining required permits and planning the construction phase.

building

Under the direction of a local site manager, the project is carried out as usual, with a minimum of surprises and corrections to the plans.

platform

Praefabrica's online presence is the central place where exchange and coordination happens. We invite you to discover our Models showcase or learn more about our story!

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about Præfabrica

Architecture is our passion. Præfabrica rassembles talented and dedicated architects, creatives, and designers passionate about quality architecture & prefabricated buildings, and collaborates with reliable and skilled craftsmen, contractors & general contractors, suppliers, and manufacturers.

problem

Much of today's architecture is the result of ill-considered cost-cutting. The regrettable consequence are buildings of poor quality, often uncomfortable, hardly ever environmentally friendly and generally ugly.

It is in response to this worsening reality that Praefabrica was brought to life.

solution

The solution to large-scale neglect of architectural and urban planning quality is to be found in equally extensive countermeasures.

Thanks to recognised architectural practices preparing carefully thought-out adaptive base designs, easily configurable to suit individual floor plans and room schedules, it is possible to provide an alternative to the poor and hardly bespoke generic designs found in catalogues, or the bizarre inventions of clumsy architects.

mission

Architecture is a meaningful and active tool, influencing life and space at scales ranging from the microscopic to the universal. Praefabrica has as mission to use it in a way which makes life more enjoyable, meaningful and respectful towards humans, cultures, traditions, and the natural environment.

story

From a business idea to help people build inexpensive homes, to a platform meant to improve life & environment quality through the architectural landscape at global scale... discover how Praefabrica has and will continue to evolve over time.

inspiration

We are – as creators just as much as as consumers – motivated by beauty, nature, comfort, relationships, experiences, world views... Exceptional pieces of art & architecture, the devoted work of talented individuals, uncommon stories of struggle and achievement: these are all inspirations which drive our enterprise.

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process

From acquisition to sale, through building and living – the life cycle of your dream house or optimal premises for an efficient business requires careful consideration at every step.

Models

A Model is comprised of a complete set of construction documents, including technical sections, details and specifications. Its purpose is to provide a comprehensive description of the technological and aesthetic aspects of a building, while remaining a fully flexible base for the development of bespoke layouts for the end users.

Concept

Early-stage designs are proposed by talented architects, granting them the opportunity to present their ideas to the world and make them visible and buildable at scale.

They serve to illustrate how a future building might look like, what influences drive it, and the solutions it offers.

Base

Models at the base stage are more developed architectural designs laying out the aesthetics, constructive systems and specific rules as to how floor plans and volumes are organized.

They serve as basis for the rapid preparation of bespoke projects and building permit applications.

Detail

Models at the Detail stage are fully specified architectural projects, worked through 'till the smallest details.

They serve as basis for the speedy tendering, ordering, manufactury and final assembly of Buildings.

Buildings

A Building is the bespoke project and respective realized construction on the client's parcel. It follows its reference Model's aesthetics, method of construction and spacial organization principles, but is individually composed from the Model's catalogue of parts.

room schedule and site specifications

Once the site is known, a room schedule is either provided by, or established together with, the client. It must meet the prerequisites of the selected Model

The site and Model are verified for compatibility.

composition

With the Model and site-specific room schedule, Praefabrica takes care of composing the optimal layout using the Model's catalogue of predefined components.

A fully-detailed project is rapidly assembled and precise costs can immediately be calculated.

personalization

The Model can be personalized with predefined attributes such as finishes, facade options, choice of standard, etc.

permit

A Praefabrica local or partner architect takes care of submitting and defending the building permit application, using base drawings generated from the composed Building project.

working drawings

Once the permit is obtained, working drawings can be pulled from the composed Building project.

The amount of work is substantially reduced since most details and solutions have already been agreed with the main contractor(s) when preparing the corresponding Model.

execution

Execution can be carried out more efficiently again thanks to the predesigned solutions and early collaboration with contractors and manufacturers.

handing in

Within a short period of time, the individual Building has been composed to the customer's specifications, a permit obtained, and the finished work of architecture is ready to welcome its users and inhabitants!

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offer

Your dreams & goals are central to our workflow. Whether acquirer, creative or supplier, we are here to help you both in your work and in building the relationships necessary for your vision to succeed.

individuals
Build better for yourself & for the region you live in.

The world revolves around you. Make sure its center is defined by a sustainable, comfortable and friendly home.

businesses
Invest in your company's premises, its image and the community it serves.

Thanks to flexible building systems, you can have your office or production building designed and assembled within a short time frame, while improving built quality and reducing risk and long-term maintenance costs.

property developers
Develop top quality at reduced cost thanks to predesigned parametric architecture and prefabrication.

Property developers are a driving force in the construction industry. Make your company stand out as one which offers excellence and durability through advanced design and manufacturing.

architects
Share your talent with the world.

Architects are key in influencing both everyday and long-term life and environment quality. Design bespoke buildings based on thoughtful base Models, or propose your own creativity for others to base on.

manufacturers
Partner with us to create new Models with your technologies.

We offer manufacturers the ability to participate in the design process from scratch. Thanks to Models predesigned exclusively for your production line, you will limit superfluous project changes and offer quality individualised designs directly to your customers.

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Models – the concepts we produce

Models — the heart of our platform. They are the effect of the love granted by our partner creatives to their ideas to help them evolve into exceptional works of architecture.

rural

These buildings are inspired by the typologies found in agricultural and small-town landscapes.

single-family houses
multi-family houses
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suburban

The concepts of these houses arise from the needs of those wishing to commute on a daily basis. Their æsthetics are more independent in character, and their shape fits into the typology typical of the suburbs.

single-family houses
Our buildings destined for industrial or workshop use are sturdy, low-cost constructions which offer a wide choice of furnishing options, surfaces for machinery and technical voids for installations.
industrial

Our buildings destined for industrial or workshop use are sturdy, low-cost constructions which offer a wide choice of furnishing options, surfaces for machinery and technical voids for installations.

polyvalent

community – the exceptional people involved in our vision

It is thanks to its community of funders, partners, backers, advocates, early adopters, etc., that Praefabrica can live, grow and fulfill its purpose.

We are here to bring together all those involved and supporting a prefabricated approach to building.
those who support us

We are bringing together all those involved and supporting a sustainable, consolidated approach to building.

Learn more about those who support us in various ways:

funders

Our project would not be at all possible without the funding we receive.

We are actively looking for funders for our venture! Does your organization want to fund globally-needed advances in the domain of sustainable architecture? We'd love to offer you this opportunity!

partners

Thanks to our partners, we have access to ressources we rely on for our work.

We are actively looking for partners for our venture! Does your organization wish to play an active role in globally-needed advances in the domain of sustainable architecture? We'd love to offer you this opportunity!

backers

Thanks to our backers, the everyday work needed to keep the platform running and its further development for all of you!

backers

We are looking for backers to bring our platform to market and support great architecture at scale! Make a small regular contribution to help independent advances in thoughtful sustainable design!

We are here to bring together all those involved and supporting a prefabricated approach to building.
pioneers

It takes more than a single visionary to implement an idea. Thence we are particularly keen to work with early adopters and advocates of new construction methods.

Hear from those involved in pioneering new technologies:

early adopters

It is thanks to the courage of early adopters that new ideas can find their way into acceptance.

Early adopters are also the ones giving us the necessary feedback to quickly improve our products, meanwhile convincing others by sharing their experiences.

advocates

These are the people who are since long convinced of the sense of prefabricated buildings. Discover their argumentation, what they are excited about, and their predcitions for the future of architecture.

visionaries

Visionaries look way ahead into the future, and not so much predict it, as challenge it to evolve into a certain direction.

If you want to get an idea about what time might bring, continue reading right here!

We are here to bring together all those involved and supporting a prefabricated approach to building.
special thanks

Much is owed to supportive family members, generous artists, inspiring people met on the road, and long-time friends who keep faith when no-one else does.

family

A significant support during the earliest stages was obtained from family members. Discover who they were here!

artists

The beautiful photographs and videos on the website come in large part from generous, talented artists from across the world. A big thanks goes to them for allowing the platform to look beautiful and professional, and providing further inspiration for all of us who use it.

leaders

Much inspiration and belief must be credited to various successful entrepreneurs who shared their stories and showed the way forward!

friends

Special thanks also go to various friends who accepted, believed, and hoped for the future of Praefabrica – read about them here!

directory

Here you will find the people & companies involved in your projects:

Our platform serves exchanges between different actors in the contracting, conceptualization and building process of prefabricated houses and modular homes.

directory

Praefabrica brings together those wishing to have a prefabricated home or a modular house or office built for them, those who are the best at designing & managing the process & the project, and those who carry out the work, from manufacturing components & furniture to assembling it to the last elements on site.