The more eternal, the better - Tracing time at horgenglarus

Walking through the historic halls of Horgenglarus, this phrase caught my eye on a poster: “Je ewiger, desto besser.” The more eternal, the better. A fitting motto for a place where time does not erode quality—it refines it.

As a photographer, I am always drawn to traces—the silent imprints of time, the layers of history that reveal themselves in unexpected ways. At horgenglarus, these traces are everywhere.

Walking through their historic factory in Glarus, I felt as if the building itself was telling a story. The wood dust that settles on every surface like a fine layer of memory, the old photographs on the walls capturing moments of dedication and craft, the heavy-duty tools, parts, and construction drawings that have shaped generations of furniture—each detail carries the weight of history.

This place is more than just a manufacturing site. It is a living archive of Swiss craftsmanship, where tradition is not merely preserved but actively practiced. The historic furniture scattered throughout the space stands as a quiet testament to the timeless quality that defines horgenglarus.

For my photographic eye, places like these are rare treasures. Tracing these traces with the camera, capturing the interplay of light, dust, and form, feels like an act of preservation in itself. And it felt even more significant knowing that time is running out for this unique place. In a few years, the factory will move to a new home in Glarus. The craftsmanship will remain, but the atmosphere of this century-old building, with all its stories embedded in wood and stone, will inevitably fade into history.

I am grateful to have had the chance to capture the spirit of this extraordinary place—to document a moment before it becomes a memory.