Arcatecture – Swiss Cat Ladders is a book to bury yourself in, to look and learn. By using impressive photographs, Brigitte Schuster documents cat ladders in Bern. The book also features an essay on the function and richness of these fantastic devices. This lovingly designed book is aimed at people who are curious about ideas of culture and home, cat lovers and cat ladder designers. It shows simple wooden planks and scaffolding-like structures, spiral staircases and zigzag structures. It serves for finding inspiration for personal projects and reflects a world in which cats and people approach each other on their own paths.
“Cat ladders are not just small craft projects. Cat ladders are about architectural criticism, self-empowerment and democratisation of living space.” – Gabriel Vetter, writer and stand-up comedian
“Strategically placed ramps and ladders for urban cats are all the rage in Bern. Schuster’s photo book documents the phenomenon.” – The Guardian
Brigitte Schuster (*1976) is a graphic designer focussing on typography and script. She is also an author, lecturer and photographer. She lives and works currently in Berne.