Material partner for high-end natural stone, ceramic tiles and wood. Hochwert is the place for architects, home-owners, designers and installers to find the highest quality of materials, with the best guidance. Open to everyone, in the heart of Zurich.
Materials That Define Spaces.
Materials That Define Spaces.
Material partner for high-end natural stone, ceramic tiles and wood. Hochwert is the place for architects, home-owners, designers and installers to find the highest quality of materials, with the best guidance. Open to everyone, in the heart of Zurich.
Experts of Natural Stone
Our Products
Natural stone is one of the most enduring materials in architecture and design. Formed over millions of years and extracted directly from the earth, carrying a depth and character no manufactured material can replicate. At Hochwert, we draw on deep regional knowledge to identify the finest material from quarries close to home. This keeps transport distances short, supports regional craftsmanship, and honors the sustainability that makes natural stone exceptional.
One of the defining qualities of natural stone is that no two pieces are ever the same. But knowing how to find the most beautiful one — from hundreds of options in granite, marble, limestone, slate, and beyond — requires genuine expertise. At Hochwert, we guide you through the selection.
Experts of Natural Stone
Natural stone refers to rock material that is formed by geological processes over millions of years and extracted directly from the earth for use in construction and design.
Designer Ceramic Tiles
Designer Ceramic Tiles
Ceramic tiles are manufactured building materials made primarily from natural clay that is shaped, dried, and then fired at high temperatures to achieve strength and durability.
Sustainable Wood
Sustainable Wood
Ceramic tiles are manufactured building materials made primarily from natural clay that is shaped, dried, and then fired at high temperatures to achieve strength and durability.
Wood is a natural and timeless building material valued for its warmth, character, and structural versatility. Sourced from responsibly managed forests, it is carefully processed, seasoned, and finished to enhance its durability and aesthetic appeal.
At Hochwert, we place a strong emphasis on locally sourced wood, ensuring not only exceptional quality but also sustainability and traceability. Our end-to-end philosophy means that every stage—from sourcing and selection to processing and final application—is carefully considered and controlled.
Sustainable Wood
Ceramic tiles are manufactured from natural clay, shaped and fired at high temperatures to create a material that is both durable and endlessly expressive. But not all ceramics are created equal. At Hochwert, we curate from European designers who treat ceramics as a genuine creative discipline: questioning conventions, exploring texture and form, and producing collections that are as considered in how they feel underfoot as in how they look.
Combining materials, formats, and finishes across collections is something we particularly love helping with, and it is an area where our expertise makes all the difference: turning individual pieces into a coherent, characterful whole.
Our mission"Hochwert's range offers premium quality products that make every design lover's heart beat faster. It is exactly what you want when you are designing a space."
Combine all materials in one place
The Hochwert Library is the only place in Zurich where you can truly test out all materials side by side. Aside from helping our clients with material choice and technical advice, we work with various budgets too.
Hochwert is curated for
Architects
“ Working with Hochwert allows me to simplify my material decisions, choose materials all in one place, and save lots and lots of time on my project. “
Homeowners
“I didn’t know the right materials for my project until I went to Hochwert Library. Their collection is for people who refuse to settle for anything less than great.”
“I have worked with a lot of suppliers over the years, but Hochwert is one of the best. The materials arrive in perfect condition, something every installer appreciates.”
Installers
Designers
“Being able to see and feel everything in one place, side by side, saves so much time and makes the decision process much more confident.”
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Whatever you are building — we help you take the first step with confidence.
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Yes, we supply samples of any material that we have in the showroom. Just request one over e-mail, phone or take one home after a visit to the showroom.
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It depends greatly on the material itself. Our standard delivery time is 4-6 weeks, for natural stone, ceramic tiles and wood.
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Yes, you can! You can send us an email or call us with your request, after which we will send a quotation with the requested materials. However, we recommend coming by in person to experience the materials live.
Aurore von Vincent Van Duysen übersetzt die spontane Leichtigkeit von Kreidezeichnungen in raffinierte Keramik. Sanfte Linien und Schattierungen formen eine moderne Ornamentik – ein subtiles, visuelles Statement für intime, stilvolle Rauminszenierungen.