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Swiss Architecture is characterized by a commitment to precision, attention to detail, and a focus on functionality, reflecting the country’s reputation for precision engineering and craftsmanship. Swiss architecture has been influenced by various cultural and historical factors, including its location in the heart of Europe and its traditions of craftsmanship and industry. Some notable architectural styles and movements in Switzerland include the Gothic architecture of its cathedrals and castles, the Baroque and Rococo styles of the 17th and 18th centuries, and the modernist architecture of the 20th century. Swiss architects have also been pioneers in sustainable and energy-efficient design, reflecting the country’s commitment to environmentalism and innovation.
The Therme Suite Room, designed by Kengo Kuma in 2015, is a breathtaking penthouse restoration located on the top floor of the Vals Therme Hotel in Switzerland. What sets this…
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Completed in 1989 by Aurelio Galfetti, the restoration work on the Castelgrande began in 1980. The largest of the three castles in Bellinzona stands on basalt rocks and is supported…
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Completed in 2007 by Swiss architecture firm 2b architectes and NB.Arch La Tuffiere Cultural Center blends into the village context and evokes vernacular architectural archetypes through the reinterpretation of well-known silhouettes.
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In 2016, Swiss architecture studio Think Architecture completed the “Five Patio” Houses project in Meilen. The two-story house uses a pavilion-like effect to capture the views of the surrounding landscape…
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In 2018, Swiss architecture studio Think Architecture completed in Zurich “House in a Park”. Taking their inspiration from the natural environment the house integrates harmoniously with the landscape of the…
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In 2013, Swiss architecture studio Think Architecture completed the Courtyards Houses project located on a hilly plot of Zumikon. The modular design allowed to comply with the strict regulations of…
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In 1986, Mogno, a small Swiss village, was hit by an avalanche that destroyed its 17th-century church. In response, architect Mario Botta was commissioned to design a replacement, the San…
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The Bianchi House, designed by renowned Italian architect Mario Botta in 1971, is a masterpiece of modern architecture. Located on a steep hillside above the picturesque village of Riva San…
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The Circle project designed by SANAA in 2010 is an eleven-story building complex located at Zurich airport. The building has retail program on the first and second floor, offices on floors three…
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The Summer Restaurant in Ufenau Island, located in Lake Zurich, Switzerland, will be designed by world-renowned Swiss architect Peter Zumthor. The restaurant is expected to become a major attraction in…
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For this Students Apartments project by Swiss architects Durisch+Nolli , the task was the careful insertion of 280 rooms in a complex landscape, paying attention to the specific requirements dictated by…
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The “Centro di Formazione Professionale” by Swiss architects Durisch+Nolli is a single volume, composed of a serial repetition of simple elements. The project is characterised by the use of material and manufacturing…
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Completed in 2014 by Fruehauf, Henry & Viladoms (FHV Architects), the Saint Sulpice dwellings appear to float as they have been recessed from the overall volume. The lightness is emphasized by the use…
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The new building for the Natural History Museum of Basel and the State Archives of Basel-Stadt wants to become a new urban landmark. Estudio Barozzi Veiga entry for the International…
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