From their transformative headquarters "Moïtel"— a converted motel—to the bespoke stool-tables that foster radical collaboration, the Swiss Grand Award for Design 2026 winner atelier oï embodies design in dialogue.

Co-founder Aurel Aebi shares their transdisciplinary “Story Texture” philosophy: "thinking with our hands" through a material-first, narrative-driven approach. Discover how they blend heritage craftsmanship with material innovation, creating evocative architectures, products, and scenographies where collective teamwork and raw experimentation spark global transformation.

Credit: ©atelier oï