On my summer getaway to Grisons, I stopped in Flims, Vals and some smaller towns in the Rhine valley. My quest: to follow in the footsteps of some of the best architects and discover their marvels. My last stop on this...
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Dominik Gehl
Look! Five youth hostels in Switzerland for archilovers
From cities to mountain resorts, youth hostels are a viable alternative to three and four-star hotels. Here are five of the best in Switzerland.
Definitive Grisons architecture between Valendas and Sumvitg
During one memorable summer weekend, I went upstream along the River Rhine to discover some remarkable Grisons architecture...
10 Swiss museums with truly stunning architecture
Follow me on a visual journey as I present you 10 Swiss museums that have especially beautiful architecture - from Chur to Geneva and Zürich.
The town of Flims is a showcase of Grisons architecture
The mountainous east of Switzerland is also a hot spot for architecture. From Zumthor to Olgiati, Grisons has amazing landmark buildings.
What’s up with the building poles dotting Swiss landscapes?
Picture a pristine meadow in the suburbs of a Swiss town. But something is off: out of nowhere, several dozen aluminum poles reach to the skies...
Dimitri Burkhard
A rare look at Peter Zumthor architecture in Grisons
Graubünden is a veritable hot spot for archilovers thanks to the landmark Peter Zumthor architecture. I had access to three of his buildings.
What I’ve learned about KKL, the Lucerne Culture and Congress Centre
For many centuries, the townscape of Lucerne has remained unchanged. But with the opening of the astonishing KKL, the residents took a leap of faith.
Modernist architecture and design at Pavillon Le Corbusier
Le Corbusier is best known for his architecture. But as a visit to the newly reopened Pavillon Le Corbusier shows, his output was hugely eclectic...
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