Tag Switzerland

02-08-2016

Le Corbusier's projects become UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Seventeen buildings and urban planning projects by Le Corbusier, realised in seven different countries, were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. A further acknowledgement of the outstanding contribution by this master of architecture to the Modern Movement.

22-07-2016

Junya Ishigami wins the BSI Swiss Architectural Award

The winner of the fifth BSI Swiss Architectural Award was announced on June 23: Japanese architect Junya Ishigami. The award will be presented on September 22 2016 at the Architecture Academy of the University of Italian Switzerland in Mendrisio.

07-07-2016

Evolution Design’s Flexhouse – Architecture in motion

The house designed by Swiss architects Evolution Design stands on Lake Zurich, and with all its lightness and dynamism, it looks like a futuristic vessel that has just left the lake to rest on terra firma.

27-06-2016

An exhibition designed by Zaha Hadid

The 12th June saw the opening of the exhibition Kurt Schwitters: Merz, at Galerie Gmurzynska in Zurich, Switzerland, designed by architect Zaha Hadid and by the Zaha Hadid Architects studio.

23-05-2016

Neumatt by Evolution Design: sports, colour, architecture

The first thing people note upon entering Neumatt sports centre is its vibrant energy. The bright colours and natural light permeating the space are the hallmark of Evolution Design of Switzerland. To love sports, you must love the places where sports are played.