Our office is outside,
Our office is outside,
Closer to nature
Closer to nature
Inspired by nature
Inspired by nature
Our team is more than just a group of talented professionals. It's a passionate family with one goal in mind: to create outdoor spaces that transcend expectations.
They are innovators, artists, pioneers of landscape design working with a deep commitment to make a difference in every project. They transform the ordinary into the extraordinary with excellence, innovation and pleasure in a sustainable approach.
Our mission is to offer our customers spaces that combine aesthetics and functionality, while preserving the environment for future generations.
At ARFOLIA, we are inspired by the beauty of nature and its ability to transport each person to new horizons.
Passion
turns
dreams
into reality
Passion turns dreams into reality
Raphael SAIVE &
Franck-Johann BODENMANN
Raphael SAIVE &
Franck-Johann
BODENMANN
Two complementary personalities, driven by the same passion for the profession.
Both cultivate a highly developed artistic sense which pushes them to seek aesthetics, creativity, functionality, comfort and respect for nature in all their creations.
They met in 2004 within "Gilbert Henchoz Architectes Paysagistes". Their expertise and creativity have greatly contributed to the company's success. In 2011, they became associate directors. In 2021, buying the group was obvious:
A new vision filled with enthusiasm, driven by innovation, sustainability, excellence and pleasure.
This is how ARFOLIA was born.
Creative
and passionate talents
Creative and passionate talents
Franck-Johann BODENMANN
Associate Administrator
Landscape Architect HES
Since his arrival in 2005, Franck stood out for his graphic and conceptual ease as well as his pronounced attention to detail, quickly giving him responsible missions with international private clients. Appointed associate director of the Gilbert Henchoz group in 2011, he bought it with Raphaël, his partner, in 2021. Giving a whole new impetus to the Swiss and French design offices, under a new name: ARFOLIA.
Recognized for: His remarkable ability to “instantly” transcribe clients’ wishes in the form of a sketch depicting the garden (or space) of their dreams.
Pronounced taste for: Paragliding and the moments of wild and natural intensity that it provides.
Franck-Johann BODENMANN
Associate Administrator
Landscape Architect HES
Since his arrival in 2005, Franck stood out for his graphic and conceptual ease as well as his pronounced attention to detail, quickly giving him responsible missions with international private clients. Appointed associate director of the Gilbert Henchoz group in 2011, he bought it with Raphaël, his partner, in 2021. Giving a whole new impetus to the Swiss and French design offices, under a new name: ARFOLIA.
Recognized for: His remarkable ability to “instantly” transcribe clients’ wishes in the form of a sketch depicting the garden (or space) of their dreams.
Pronounced taste for: Paragliding and the moments of wild and natural intensity that it provides.