Architectural trouvailles in the midst of beautiful landscapes can create an interesting tension between nature and settlement space. This is shown by various projects realised in Switzerland and neighbouring countries in recent years. This book takes you on a walking tour of these objects. They are independent buildings - some of them penned by well-known architects - with a modern architectural language that reinterprets regional traditions. This book unites the two volumes of the guide Architektur erwandern and forms the appropriate basis for all hiking enthusiasts and lovers of contemporary architecture!

About the author

Reto Westermann (*1970) is a graduate architect ETH and journalist BR. Since 1998 he has worked as a book author and freelance journalist for major daily and weekly newspapers as well as trade magazines in the fields of architecture and construction. He is co-owner of the media company Alpha Media AG in Winterthur.

Üsé Meyer,*1968, is a BR journalist and MAZ journalist. For ten years he worked in the travel industry in Switzerland and abroad. Since 1999 he has worked as a book author and freelance journalist in the fields of tourism, mountain sports and hiking for major newspapers and magazines. He is co-owner of the media company Alpha Media AG in Winterthur.