Basel
1 buildingBotta Building
The Vandelay collection
Architecture in Switzerland
Follow Valerio Olgiati’s minimalist work in Domleschg and Landquart, then explore Rudolf Steiner’s organic Boiler House in Dornach. Civic architecture in Lausanne and Mario Botta’s work in Basel broaden the collection.
5 buildings5 cities in this collection
Where to begin
Start with a city
The largest city collections are a useful starting point. Follow a guide to explore its buildings and architectural context.
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Domleschg
1 buildingMinimalist
Paspels Secondary School Building
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Dornach
1 buildingOrganic architecture
The Heizhaus | Boiler House
More cities in the collection
Places to look closer
Selected buildings in Switzerland
A selection from our Switzerland collection. Each card takes you to the corresponding city guide.
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Lausanne Brutalist
Atelier des Architectes Associés, Jean Prouvé
Explore Lausanne guide - Domleschg
Minimalist
Valerio Olgiati
Explore Domleschg guide - Basel
Mario Botta
Explore Basel guide - Dornach
Organic architecture
Rudolf Steiner
Explore Dornach guide -
Landquart Minimalist
Valerio Olgiati
Explore Landquart guide
Follow an interest
Explore by architectural style
These styles are the most represented in our Switzerland collection. Choose a city to see local examples.
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Minimalist
2 buildings in this country collectionLook for Paspels Secondary School Building in Domleschg and Plantahof Auditorium in Landquart .
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Organic architecture
1 building in this country collectionLook for The Heizhaus | Boiler House in Dornach .
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Brutalist
1 building in this country collectionLook for Administration communale de Chauderon in Lausanne .
The wider context
Architecture in focus
The 5 buildings in our Switzerland collection 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.
Before you explore
- What does this Switzerland guide cover?
- Vandelay currently documents 5 buildings across 5 cities in Switzerland. This is a selected collection, not a complete inventory of the country’s architecture. City and style counts refer to this collection.
- Can I use these guides without the app?
- Yes. The website offers city guides, selected buildings, photographs and architectural context. The app adds a map, nearby discovery and AR with live distances to documented buildings.
- Can I visit the buildings shown here?
- Inclusion in the collection does not mean a building is open to visitors. Check the venue’s official website for current access, opening hours and booking requirements before planning a visit.
Take it with you
Notice more on your next walk.
Find documented buildings on the map, explore their stories, and see nearby places with live distances in AR.