The Big House is a home with many rooms. And each room tells a story.

Founded in 2010, The Big House is more than an architectural studio—it’s a deeply personal concept rooted in memory, emotion, and meaning.

When I was a child, every Saturday we would visit my grandmother’s home. In our family, we simply called it “The Big House.”
It was a place of warmth, laughter, stories, shared meals, and time that flowed differently. Though the house no longer belongs to us, the memories remain vivid. For me, “The Big House” became a symbol of family, values, joy, and everything that makes life beautiful.

That’s why I chose it as the name of my company—because it holds my roots. And because I believe architecture should do the same: connect us to who we are, where we come from, and what matters most.

That house had many rooms. And so do I.

One room in me holds design—clean lines and creative concepts.
Another holds craftsmanship—centering the woodworkers and builders I collaborate with.
One houses empathy and presence, shaped by years of Gestalt training.
Another opens to education—where I mentor students online and nurture the next generation of creatives.
There’s also a room for curiosity, where I conduct mystery shopping projects to help brands improve their experiences.
And yet another where I curate bespoke city journeys, revealing the soul of a place through architecture and culture.

I am an architect—and much more.
My approach is holistic, intuitive, and deeply human. Whether it’s a boutique hotel, a private home, or a retail space, my goal is always the same: to design environments that reflect the full identity of those who live and move within them.

In today’s world, spaces must go beyond aesthetics. They must support balance, creativity, and connection.
That’s the kind of architecture I practice—rooted in personal meaning, guided by awareness, and designed with soul.

Kristina Steinbüchel, architect