atelier ribo+ is a journey in architecture that has seen over a hundred job orders designed and realised.
It's a story that originates in the Canton of Ticino and extends through the French-speaking cantons to Portugal.
atelier ribo+ is a community that has grown organically, valuing skills and approaching each project with openness to process.
Since 1998 - Over 25 years of design
1998
Christian Rivola obtaines a Master of Architecture at SCI-arc Los Angeles and come back to Switzerland, in Canton Ticino. He starts the designing of the Centro auto Nessi in Cadenazzo with the technical support of Omar Bontà. They found ribo architecture Sagl.
2000
The idea of creating an atelier going beyond architecture takes shape; a design salon, a laboratory of idea where experts dialogue with trainees, interns and external collaborators.
2002
Homes: a unique school of opportunities enabling to test a unique depth of thought, in equilibrium and strongly related to the place and the programme.
2004-06
ribo implements the first cross multi-thematic job order (Helsana – Polo Ticino), which ranges from representative offices characterizing the whole Ticino territory to administrative offices bearing the signature of well-known Ticino architects.
2008
Casa Irma, the new headquarters in Cadenazzo. An authorial reactivation with the aim of starting the creation of a campus to develop ideas and visions. The structure of the atelier is divided into sectors including architectures, consultancy and landscapes.
2010
Profession and teaching. After a few experiences at Politecnico of Milan, SUPSI and some professional institutes, the company becomes a training centre at both a basic and continuous level. Our human resources are positively operating in company-based and off-site teaching.
2012
Christian Rivola concludes the design of the first collection of Arkera – Apretapedra inspired by Earth / designed by architect
2014
The activity expands to French-speaking Switzerland thanks to the project of the new quarter Jardins de la Pâla in Bulle and organizes the creation of the local branch offices.
2016
The atelier evolves. A rebranding activity with a new name and logo: atelier ribo+, which means making the most of the human element (atelier), the business aspect (ribo) and the ability of transforming challenges into opportunities (+).
2018
atelier ribo+ becomes twenty years old and establishes the new innovation department, which intends to be the activator and link among the other departments, meaning innovation as the ability of vision, as technology applied to sustainability.
2020
The socio-economic scenario, connected to the effect of the pandemic, sees a strengthening of the landscape and architecture departments in a way increasingly aimed at linking innovation to sustainability.
2022
atelier ribo+ crosses the Swiss borders and moves to the end of western Europe. The Portuguese branch office opens in Douro, the UNESCO world heritage Lusitanian region.
2023
atelier ribo+ becomes 25 years old and celebrates them by building a new website and by strengthening social media channels thanks to a strategy involving collaborators being able to make the most of the human element in designing.
2025
atelier ribo+ strengthens its governance with the creation of a new management board, appointing Monica Rossin to lead the Architecture division, Sara Anzi for Landscape, and Linda Morniroli for Management. Founder and architect Christian Rivola becomes Chairman of the Board of Directors, which is now expanded with highly experienced professionals.
Logo evolution = growth in awareness
The development of a company becomes clear over the years to those who work within it, only when they become aware and are fully prepared to take the necessary steps to affirm their progress firmly.
At this stage, it is imperative to say goodbye fondly to our original way of communication and presentation, and to imagine confidently, and driven by the desire to appear in our own conscious maturity, to introduce ourselves in a new bespoke suit, intricately tailored to our own individual expectations, and in which we feel absolutely comfortable. A suit that boasts a unique touch to ensure maximum credibility and persuasion.
Therefore, it was essential for ribo to adapt its image, logo and communication style, in line with the advancements that have surfaced over the years.
The changes are aimed at creating a more sophisticated, evolved, conscious and responsible ribo, alongside a diverse range of creative solutions.
The team comprises skilled and dynamic professionals, able to provide products that meet the highest standards. Clear and concise, the new logo captures the essence of today's ribo with the addition of the '+' symbol and the word 'atelier'.
The design elegantly showcases the artistic workplace, where studio projects and ideas come to fruition, while emphasizing the importance of the human element within a company that values training and team spirit.
A Heritage to Protect
In 2015, atelier ribo+ chose to protect its name like a gardener safeguards a centuries-old tree. The trademark isn't merely legal protection, but recognition of a heritage built through decades of visions transformed into works.
Today, in 2025, registering "ribo" marks new maturity: from articulated to simple, from atelier to essential name. It's the natural evolution of those who've achieved recognition transcending definitions.
For a boutique firm, protecting the brand means safeguarding the essence of its being for doing. Each project becomes testimony to a unique approach, where Swiss precision and Italian creativity merge into timeless solutions.
The trademark protects not just a name, but a philosophy: that of transforming criticalities into opportunities, of re-activating built and natural heritage with respect and innovation. It's the quality guarantee for those who trust our visions.
