architecture in switzerland

architecture in switzerland

architecture in switzerland

architecture in switzerland

architecture in switzerland

Over the years, architecture in Switzerland has evolved from the traditional farmhouses and chalets, but it still incorporates vernacular elements in contemporary designs. Architects nestle new builds into spectacular mountain landscapes using either forms inspired by tradition, locally sourced materials, or ingenious designs that minimize the projects’ visual impact on natural settings. Houses with green roofs of levels partly built inside steep slopes represent the latter category best.

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The Wandering House


A contemporary house that gives a nod to vernacular Swiss architecture with recycled …

The Renovation of an Old Hou...


A stone house built in 1719, carefully restored and upgraded with new elements that h…

Lyse Lotte


A cooperative housing project designed with brutalist-style, flexible living spaces a…

Oberwil House


A sculptural concrete house nestled in a verdant neighborhood in Basel, Switzerland.

The Thoughtful Transformatio...


A series of small-scale architectural interventions designed to improve the lives of …

The Aeschi School


The expansion of a school complex in Switzerland with a new building that provides ac…

KiKö, The Transformation of...


A redesign project focused on creating living spaces that welcome the lush greenery o…

Blaesi, Four Apartments and ...


A building designed with four apartments and a studio space that all optimize a limit…

Villa BEC


A breathtaking family house built in a historical fishing village in Switzerland, thi…

The Chäserrugg Mountaintop ...


Built on a plateau in the Swiss Alps, this spectacular restaurant makes guests feel l…

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