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SWITZERLAND
has, despite its modest size as a country, the reputation for having a
rich architecture practice and an extraordinary high level of
execution. Contemporary Swiss architecture, internationally represented
by architects like Herzog & De Meuron and Peter Zumthor, can by
characterised by the innovation in building techniques and abstract
refinements. Apart from applying new building materials also 'proved
and tested' materials, like timber, are used, and adapted to
contemporary needs and building regulations.
Solitary
buildings in the Swiss (city-)landscape are often highly 'monolithic',
without detracting from the natural and built environment. On the level
of cities the spatial limitations come into play: large-scale urban
projects are only rarely found in Switzerland. The cities are
considered to be 'built' for the mayor part and the number of vacant
plots is very limited. As a result, 'architecture' often takes place on
the level of densification, renovation, re-structuring and interiors.
Even though Swiss architecture is commonly known for its ascetic
appearance, the last years show an remarkable 'explosion' of the use of
colour. Especially the younger generation of Swiss architects, like
Gmür Steib, EM2N, Camenzind and several smaller offices, have created
numerous examples of this trend.
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Architecture
by Baumann Roserens Architekten, Bétrix & Consolacio
Architekten, Santiago Calatrava, Camenzind Evolution, Le Corbusier,
Dachtler Partner, EM2N, Andreas Führmann Gabrielle Hächler, Patrick
Gmür & Jakob Steib, Theo Hotz, Kyncl Gasche Partner, Peter
Märkli, Mercel Meili, Markus Peter Architekten, Meier Partner, Metron,
Ortner & Ortner, Thomas Schregenberger, spillmann.echsle
architekten and many others
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