Dübendorf, Switzerland is something of hallowed ground for architectural technologists. There, on the shared academic campus of the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology and the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, public university ETH Zurich has conducted nearly a decade of engineering and construction experimentation at the ever-evolving NEST research building. In August, ETH Zürich unveiled its latest extension of the building, HiLo (short for high performance-low emissions)—a two-story modular addition to the chameleon structure that harnesses medieval building principles and contemporary digital methods to raise the bar for more sustainable applications of concrete.
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ETH Zurich’s HiLo Unit Raises the Bar for Sustainable Concrete Design
9 Newly Opened Museums Enriching the Arts and Culture Scene
Last year, a series of new museums, expansions and several museum renovations have opened their doors to the public, adding a new dimension to the cultural landscape around the world. From the long-awaited re-opening of the Neue Nationalgalerie in Berlin, to Ryue Nishizawa's Jining Art Museum merging with the landscape, and MVRDV's reflective Art Depot, discover the architecture of the latest venues of art and culture.
David Chipperfield's Geometric Kunsthaus Zürich Museum Extension Explored in Short Film
Architectural filmographers 9sekunden have collaborated with David Chipperfield architects to create a short film about the extension the Kunsthaus Museum extension in Zurich, Switzerland. The feature shows visitors' journey through the new building, coming across the interactive installation "The Sense of Things" by renowned choreographer William Forsythe. Walking through the architecture, paired with the curiosity of the people entering the space, the film highlights the interplay of culture, urbanity, and the built environment of the city of Zurich.
Paul Clemence Releases Images of Riken Yamamoto's The Circle in Switzerland
Architectural photographer Paul Clemence has released a new photoseries of Riken Yamamoto's The Circle project, a mixed use development at the Zurich Airport. The design was a competition entry that asked architects to create a program that offers visitors: Swissness, Surprise, and Connections to the World. Yamamoto's winning design, with its inclined facade and combination of linear and curved outlines, linked the airport to the park physically and visually, creating an architecture that highlights the Swiss identity.
Bellariarain Zürich Apartments / Michael Meier Marius Hug Architekten
Kunsthaus Zürich Museum Extension / David Chipperfield Architects
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Architects: David Chipperfield Architects
- Area: 23300 m²
- Year: 2020
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Manufacturers: Holcim
Paul Clemence Releases Images of David Chipperfield's New Kunsthaus Zurich
Architectural photographer Paul Clemence has released a new photoseries of the newly-opened Kunsthaus Zürich Museum Extension designed by David Chipperfield Architects. The extension is a freestanding addition to the existing Kunsthaus museum, and houses a collection of classic modernist artwork, the Bührle collection, and temporary exhibitions. The architectural identity takes inspiration from traditional stone façades found on the existing Kunsthaus as well as other significant public buildings in the Swiss city, and combines tradition and innovation through slender vertical fins crafted from local Jurassic limestone.
Reconstruction Birmensdorferstrasse / baubüro in situ
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Architects: baubüro in situ
- Area: 80 m²
- Year: 2019
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Manufacturers: Forbo, Plattenladen
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Professionals: Ruckstuhl AG, Tschopp Holzbau AG, Flückiger + Bosshard AG
Zürich City Guide: 23 Spots Architecture Enthusiasts Shouldn’t Miss
The historical Roman town has been busy at work and new exciting buildings, squares, and public parks have bloomed across the city. Since my first trip to Zürich in 2014, a lot has happened around good old Turicum.
After a compelling trip organized by Visit Zürich and my friend Philipp Heer, we were able to visit some of the newest, most interesting and uplifting places of the city. Flitting hither and thither, Roc Isern, David Basulto, and I enjoyed the privilege of a tailored itinerary, access to Zürich's gems, and perhaps the most inspiring, the architects behind these amazing structures.
Mystical Installation at the Zurich Design Biennale 2021 Invades the City's Old Botanical Garden
Design consultancy office AUTHOS and Swiss multidisciplinary Interactive Designer Stella Speziali have collaborated to create a unique spatial intervention at the Zurich Design Biennale 2021. Titled NEBULOSUS, the installation uses mist and augmented reality as an immersive and intangible 'structure' that changes the spatial boundary of Zurich's botanical garden and creates and explorative experience for visitors.
Elephant House Zoo Zürich / Markus Schietsch Architekten
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Architects: Markus Schietsch Architekten
- Area: 8440 m²
- Year: 2014
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Manufacturers: Sika, ADLER, NEUCO, Neue Holzbau AG
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Professionals: Bartenbach, Fischer Architekten AG, BGS Architekten, Rapperswil, Merk Timber GmbH, +3
We Already Have Viable Models for Quality Affordable Housing
This article was originally published on Common Edge.
In this week's reprint, author Walter Jaegerhaus explores the U.S. housing challenge, drawing a timeline of the evolution of different architectural solutions, from around the world. Seeking to "inspire designers today to create new housing options", and hoping "that the U.S can again embrace its experimental origins and try out new ideas and methods", the article highlights examples from Europe and the Americas.
World's Most Liveable Cities in 2021: Auckland in New Zealand Tops the Ranking
Auckland in New Zealand has topped the ranking in the 2021 EIU's annual world's most liveable city survey. Classifying 140 cities across five categories including stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education, and infrastructure, this year’s edition of the review has been highly affected by the global pandemic. Australia, Japan, and New Zealand took leading positions, while European and Canadian cities fell down the ranking.
Hadlaub Interior / HILDEBRAND
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Architects: HILDEBRAND
- Area: 160 m²
- Year: 2020
Community Hall BG Frohheim / Blättler Dafflon Architekten
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Architects: Blättler Dafflon Architekten
- Area: 160 m²
- Year: 2019
Renovation and Extension of a Heritage-protected Residence Building / AMJGS Architektur
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Architects: AMJGS Architektur
- Year: 2020
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Manufacturers: Jansen, GOLEM
"We Can Be Catalysts for Change": Designer Fauzia Khanani on Pioneering New Prototypes for the Future
Fauzia Khanani is no stranger to challenging the status quo. Working on a range of projects around the globe, from New York and Zurich to Budapest and Geneva, she continues to rethink the process of design across the built environment. Her firm, Studio For, is pioneering new prototypes for the future of work in a post pandemic era. At the same time, she's working on a number of pro-bono conceptual community-driven projects.