At a Swiss elementary school, it was time for a facelift. The building walls had seen better days and the campus appeared less than inspirational. Thanks to the expertise of Paul Bürki...
Tag - architecture
Dimitri Burkhard
This modern Swiss parking garage is a man’s dream
What is so terribly exciting about these Swiss parking garages is their modern, boxy architecture. This project has secretly made me want to own a Porsche...
An earth friendly Swiss hobbit home
Recently, I was driving through the countryside near Zürich and about ran into a ditch! In the green pastures near Winterthur, I had spotted what looked like a UFO! Or was it? As it turns out, I was looking at a very...
Top 5 most influential Swiss designers
A lot of Swiss designers have had great careers and were internationally recognized, but only few had a real impact on other designers...
In this Swiss Alps residence, rustic meets modern
Only few houses are inspiring enough for me to contemplate giving up wireless internet. I am not saying that this cozy Alpine cottage should...
What to expect from the VitraHaus showroom near Basel
Although outside of Switzerland, the VitraHaus deserves a mention on Newly Swissed! This IKEA style showroom for rich people and design lovers is located...
Discovering Zürich West (one designer shop at a time)
This past weekend, we finally decided to leave the familiar parts of Zürich and instead set foot in Zürich West. This previously industrial part...
Stadtland Schweiz photography series by Joël Tettamanti
Unless you have been living under a rock, you have probably seen pictures of the Matterhorn and other Swiss tourist destinations at one point. On the other hand, the photography series "Stadtland Schweiz" provides a...
Top 4 views from the roofs of Zürich
By getting myself lost among the snaky streets of Zürich, I have gradually discovered some fantastic places where one can enjoy great panoramic views...
Sylvia