Roos, Anna,

Swiss sensibility : the culture of architecture in Switzerland / Anna Roos. - Birkhauser Verlag GmbH, 2017. Basel : - 241 pages, 5 unnumbered pages : illustrations ;

Title from cover.

Includes bibliographical references (page 246).

Miller & Maranta -- Buchner Bründler -- Herzog & De Meuron -- Diener & Diener -- Nickish Walder -- Gion A. Caminada -- Jürg Conzett -- Peter Zumthor -- Savioz Fabrizzi -- Andreas Fuhrimann, Gabrielle Hächler -- Valerio Olgiati -- Bearth & Deplazes -- :MLZD -- Studio Vacchini -- EM2N.

Beyond Peter Zumthor and Herzog & de Meuron, numerous Swiss architects have shaped the contemporary architectural scene. This book documents 25 buildings in Switzerland, designed by 15 influential Swiss architects. Occupying a variety of sites, from urban locations to Alpine environs, the buildings demonstrate how advanced construction techniques can be combined with traditional materials, skillful engineering, and great craftsmanship.

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Architecture--History--Switzerland--21st century.
Architects.
Architectural firms.
Architecture.
Architecture, Swiss.


Switzerland.


History.

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