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Vidy Theater Renovation and Extension / PONT12 architectes

Hadir Al Koshta — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Designed by Max Bill in 1964 for the National Exhibition, the theatre was initially intended for just six months of use. Its acquisition by the City of Lausanne, under the leadership of director Charles Apothéloz, and the continuation of its theatre activities have made it possible to conserve part of the large pavilion. Several successive teams have made Vidy an international reference, a major contribution to the cultural influence of Lausanne.

Socio Educational Workshops / FWG ARCHITECTS SARL

Luciana Pejić — Sun, 08 May 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Located in the heart of the small town of Étoy, this workshop restoration and expansion project responds to the need to propose new places of activity for people with mental and physical disabilities. The building is also being rehabilitated to ensure its compliance in terms of fire safety, accessibility for people with reduced mobility, and energy efficiency.

Smart Training Pavilion / Martin Handley, Yann Junod, Nicola Schürch

Andreas Luco — Sat, 12 Mar 2022 15:00:00 +0000

The Smart Training Pavilion is located at the heart of the University of Lausanne and EPFL Sports Centre. More than a fitness centre, it aims to promote links between the academic community, Olympic athletes, sports sciences, and the development of prototypical technologies. The new pavilion embraces the vision of the university campus as a living laboratory and demonstrates the potential for a contemporary low-tech approach developed by the local academic community.