Black charred-timber home embraces forest views in Zürich
In the midst of a centuries-old forest sits the Two Family House, an aptly named project that houses a pair of...
Massive tree-like sculpture takes over Switzerland’s largest train station
An explosion of color has taken over the central train station in Zurich, Switzerland. In collaboration with the...
IBM creates first-ever artificial neurons that behave like the real thing
IBM researchers in Switzerland have created an artificial neuron that behaves just like the real thing. For the...
Switzerland unveils cloud-like pavilion at Venice Biennale
Kerez’s pavilion is an attempt to think about, construct, and experience architecture differently. This experimental...
Floating timber pavilion transforms a Swiss lake into an exciting new public square
The design for the Pavilion of Reflections was inspired by Zurich’s important bathing culture; the city is home...
Historic viaduct arches transformed into a trendy shopping district in Zurich
The architects and landscape architects reclaimed the spaces beneath the 36 viaduct arches by inserting black steel-clad...
Google employees in Zurich (Zooglers) have the world’s coolest repurposed office
The local brewery has been transformed into a mixed-use development complete with office, residential, and retail...
e2a Architects Renovate Old School into Aluminum-Clad Centre of Hearing and Language
According to e2a Architects, the renovation began by focusing on the restoration of the building's original structure....
Fletcher Studio Unveils Terraced Garden With Biopool in Zurich, Switzerland
Situated in Zurich, Switzerland, this serene garden and biopool by Fletcher Studio is suspended on the edge of...
The Elysorium is a Former Factory Turned Into a Community Space for Shared-Resources
The Elysorium is a community of like-minded individuals that share a resourceful, anti-consumption attitude and...
Shigeru Ban’s Carbon Neutral Tamedia Office Fits Together Like Building Blocks
Japanese architect Shigeru Ban is building a new carbon neutral office for Swiss media company Tamedia. Located...
Micasa Lab’s Cocoon 1 is a Transparent Piece of Bubble Furniture You Can Live In
Cocoon 1 measures 180cm in diameter and comes with three basic (and colorful) modules, including the 360 foundation...
Giant Ghetto Blaster Made of Cardboard Houses a Mini Cooper in Zurich
Hoping to make some big noise for a little car, Mini Cooper tapped artist Bartek Elsner to design and construct...
Herzog & de Meuron’s Zurich Children’s Hospital Will Be Built Around a Series of Courtyards
The board of Kinderspital Zürich announced that Swiss architecture firm Herzog & de Meuron has been selected...
Police Officers Keep Cool in the Heat With Air-Conditioned Bulletproof Vests
If you've ever seen police officers walking around in full gear during a heat wave, you've probably felt a little...
Cocoon is a Spiraling Mesh-Encased Office Nestled Into a Park in Zurich
Cocoon is a 1,900 sqm office building for Swiss Life in Zurich designed by Camenzind Evolution. The elliptical...
Runway 34: Recycled Airplane Restaurant Serves up First Class Meals in Zurich
Runway 34 offers Swiss visitors a unique dining experience that takes place inside, around, and on top of a decommissioned...
Freitag Store is World’s Tallest Shipping Container Structure!
The Freitag Store holds another title too. It's also the tallest building in Zurich - of any kind. The first 2...
Freitag Launches Backpacks Made From Recycled Truck Tarps
Swiss company Freitag uses road-related materials (recycled truck tarpaulins, seat belts, bicycle inner tubes torn...
Tree Museum With a Collection of 2,000 Trees Opens in Switzerland
Yesterday the Tree Museum opened outside of Zurich in Rapperswil-Jona, Switzerland, showcasing an incredible collection...
FREITAG’S NEW SHIPPING CONTAINER STORE
One of the pioneering innovators in turning industrial refuse into functional gear is Freitag, the Swiss company...