SWISS ARCHITECTURE

A building transforms into a place when it embodies its character, interprets its soul, and is conceived in harmony with the spirit of its surroundings. Valona is the south—the sea, the hills, the sun, and the brilliance of light—imbued with a serene, refreshing atmosphere. These elements, deeply embedded in the collective imagination, shape a sense of belonging to a place that is quintessentially Mediterranean. Davide Macullo Architects SA - Lugano, Switzerland The design echoes the intimate scale of the historic urban fabric, where low-rise settlements define the character of the city. The lower portion of the building respects this context, gradually rising with alternating vertical elements that filter light and views... More

It is a privilege to be here, in this remarkable corner of the world, above Tirana, where the hills unfold like a natural amphitheatre, embracing the city in its splendour as a laboratory of architecture. From a distance, the landscape captivates—soft and undulating, a vision of beauty shaped over millennia. This place is a Mediterranean oasis, where the movement of the earth itself is felt, a reminder of the forces that have sculpted such an extraordinary setting. Davide Macullo Architects SA - Lugano, Switzerland To build here is to ask not just why, but how—to approach this landscape with respect, ensuring that architecture becomes a natural extension of the land rather than an imposition upon it. The design begins with... More

"Boulimie" was originally the title of the official cabaret show at the 1964 Swiss National Exhibition. It later gave its name to the venue where it was created. The venue became a permanent fixture on the Lausanne scene, and from 1965 onwards offered a program that gave pride of place to humor in all its forms. It thus became a theatre, and its productions gradually toured Switzerland and the French-speaking world. © Dylan Perrenoud / LOCALARCHITECTURE First transformation In 1970, the troupe led by Martine Jeanneret and Lova Golovtchiner converted the former popular restaurant on Place Arlaud, a stone's throw from La Riponne, into a 150-seat theatre. A small stage that will feature the leading Swiss and foreign comedians of ev... More