Melk Nigg's professional life led him from working at a construction site to an apprenticeship as a draftsman, through architecture studies and employments – among others at Herzog & de Meuron –
to his practice, Melk Nigg Architects. The office, overlooking the roofs of Zug's old town, consists of a small efficient team. Melk Nigg grew up in the region, which has given him a deep understanding of its geography and urban development. The main interest of the office lies in public buildings, residential housing and the renovation of historic buildings. The office has won numerous competitions for school buildings and kindergartens.
