Switzerland's 5 buildings across 5 cities reflect the country's tradition of architectural precision and material mastery. Valerio Olgiati's Minimalist school and auditorium in Domleschg and Landquart represent the Swiss-German school at its most distilled. Mario Botta's geometric forms in Basel, Rudolf Steiner's Organic Heizhaus in Dornach, and the Brutalist civic building in Lausanne together span a century of Swiss architectural thinking.
Switzerland Architecture Guide
Architecture at a Glance
5 cities 5 buildings 3 styles 5 architects
Notable Buildings in Switzerland
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Administration communale de Chauderon
Lausanne · Brutalist
Atelier des Architectes Associés, Jean Prouvé
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Paspels Secondary School Building
Domleschg · Minimalist
Valerio Olgiati
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Botta Building
Basel
Mario Botta
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The Heizhaus | Boiler House
Dornach · Organic architecture
Rudolf Steiner
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Plantahof Auditorium
Landquart · Minimalist
Valerio Olgiati
Explore all 5 buildings in Switzerland
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Cities in Switzerland
Architectural Styles in Switzerland
Architects in Switzerland
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many cities with notable architecture are in Switzerland?
- Switzerland has 5 cities with notable architecture, featuring a total of 5 buildings across 3 styles.
- What architectural styles can I find in Switzerland?
- Switzerland is known for Minimalist (2), Organic architecture (1), Brutalist (1).
- Which famous architects have buildings in Switzerland?
- Notable architects include Valerio Olgiati, Rudolf Steiner, Mario Botta, and 2 more.
- Is there an architecture travel guide app for Switzerland?
- Yes — the Vandelay app offers a free AR map for self-guided architecture walks across 5 cities in Switzerland. Scan buildings to learn their stories and discover hidden gems.
Your architecture guide for Switzerland
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