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Switzerland
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Guča Architektúry Reconstructs Swiss Alpine Cabin as a “Quiet Observatory”
The reconstruction of a Swiss Alpine cabin in Ingenbohl, designed by Slovenian practice Guča architektúry, navigates the rigorous…
NOA Uses Eucalyptus Greens and Interior Storytelling to Soften a Concrete Villa in Zurich
The Atrium Villa in Zurich, Switzerland, designed by Italian practice NOA Network of Architecture, reimagines a minimalist 2019…
Studio Aisslinger Dismantles the Office Grid With a 4,100-Square-Meter “Hospitality-Inspired” Flagship in Zurich
In the heart of Zurich, the collaboration between Swiss premium workspace provider Headsquarter and Studio Aisslinger reaches a…
MET Architects Wraps Basel Schoolyard Stadium in Red Sports Surfacing
The architectural dialogue between educational heritage and urban utility finds a compelling new chapter in the north of…
MET Architects Applies Wes Anderson-Esque Palette to 1950s Basel School
To capture the essence of the Gellert school complex in Basel, one must look beyond the functionalist rigor…
Olin Petzold Suspends Triangular “Casetta Tessino” Writer’s Retreat Between Three Oak Trees
In the dense, vertical landscape of Valle Onsernone, Switzerland, the act of building is often a negotiation with…
Pink Mirrored Carousel by Carsten Höller Brings “Slow Time” to the Swiss Alps
Against the stark, crystalline backdrop of the Swiss Alps, artist Carsten Höller has installed a mesmerizing new intervention…
Bureau Designs Ultra-Light Hyperboloid Lighthouse for Lake Geneva
The Phare Ylliam is not a traditional coastal beacon, but a delicate, 21-metre-high infrastructural presence anchoring the quiet…
Huit Sushi: Craft & Concept’s LED-Lit Vision for Flexible Dining in Montreux
In the heart of Montreux, Switzerland, Huit Sushi emerges as a masterclass in contemporary spatial design, challenging the…
Buchner Bründler Architekten Craft Communal Living with Panoramic Flair at Rötiboden
Perched above the historic centre of Wädenswil, Switzerland, a site once dominated by agriculture is witnessing a thoughtful…
Tor Alva in Mulegns: The World’s Tallest 3D-Printed Tower Redefines Architectural Innovation
Rising gracefully against the Swiss alpine landscape, Tor Alva in Mulegns stands as a testament to the future…
Emerald Echoes: df__dc Reimagines Lugano’s b5 Boutique Hotel Through Layers of Time
Nestled in the heart of Lugano, a Switzerland city where the serene lake meets the dramatic embrace of…
Hôtel Borsari, Martigny: Where Time Recedes and Connection Resurfaces
In the vibrant heart of Martigny, Switzerland, where the echoes of Roman history meet the industrious spirit of…
From Symphony to Sweat: Zurich’s Sihlhölzli Pavilion Reimagined
Where once the resonant tones of brass instruments filled the air, a different kind of drama now unfolds…
Immersed in Light and Sound: Emilio Ferro’s Liminal Journey at St. Niklaus Chapel
In the serene landscape of Gstaad, Switzerland, within the historic walls of the St. Niklaus Chapel, artist Emilio…
Rethinking Flow: BEEF ARCHITEKTI’s Transformation of a Nidau Apartment
Nestled in Nidau, Switzerland, a renovated apartment by BEEF ARCHITEKTI offers a compelling example of how to reimagine…
The Five Most Luxurious Chalets in Switzerland
Think of Switzerland’s luxury ski resorts, and the mind no doubt conjures up images of snow-capped peaks, charming…
Herzog & de Meuron Restores Volkshaus hotel in Basel
After completing renovations for the Volkshaus brasserie and bar in 2012, Herzog & de Meuron completed the renovations of…
A New Creative Hub Opens In The Heart Of Basel
A new platform for art on Basel’s famed Steinenvorstadt, Art House Basel is a contemporary gem that blooms…
DF_DC Conceived Concrete Villa In Comano, Switzerland, As An Inhabited Wall
Architecture studio DF_DC has recently built a concrete villa banded by an asymmetrical colonnade of rectangular columns on the…
Designed by PEIA Associati, WOOD-SKIN Covers UN Assembly Hall Ceiling To Resemble Sand Dune Waves
WOOD-SKIN is the technical partner for the renovation of the united nations room XIX in Geneva, commissioned by…