Aarau City Council has adopted the new Smart City strategy. From 2026, Aarau will focus on five guiding approaches. From needs-orientated project development to the climate-friendly use of technology. The strategy is not intended as a technological blueprint, but rather as a methodical compass for

With the acquisition and strategic reorientation of the MFO West site in Neu-Oerlikon, the city of Zurich is transforming a former industrial site into a forward-looking neighbourhood. The plans include 220 flats, open spaces, cultural and commercial uses. The project is an example of how cities

In the middle of the impressive Engadine landscape, the InnHub La Punt is a unique innovation centre that combines tradition and progress. The project, designed by star architect Norman Foster, offers a platform for companies, creative minds and educational institutions and is intended to act as a

Uze AG is developing the Uzwil grinding plant on the Bühler site into its second startup space together with the IFJ Institut für Jungunternehmen. After the one in Schlieren, this innovation centre will also offer space for founders. The opening is planned for

STRABAG has started a modernisation project in Bürglen with a ground-breaking ceremony. A plant for soil preparation for the production of recycled concrete is being built there. A new building for the subsidiary Beton AG is also being

Nüssli has been awarded the contract to extend the Mack Pyramid in the German town of Monheim. The extension is being built in honour of the 95th birthday of the artist Heinrich

Construction work on the Biel/Bienne campus began with the laying of the foundation stone on 6 May. the new education and research centre of the Bern University of Applied Sciences is due to be completed in 2028. The federal government, canton and a private partner are investing CHF 400 million in

The cantonal school in Ausserschwyz, located in the centre of Nuolen, will undergo an impressive transformation as a result of the preliminary project. The historic buildings will be renovated and complemented by a modern new building. This new building will include a gymnasium, ancillary rooms and

The Kammgarn area in Schaffhausen will be extensively renovated and further developed by 2026 to create a modern, cultural and educational district. The renovation of the west wing, the construction of an underground car park and the redesign of the Kammgarnhof will create new spaces for

The Haus des Holzes in Sursee sets new standards in timber construction. It combines sustainable materials, digital planning and modular construction in one building. It is an exemplary combination of ecological responsibility and technological innovation and opens up new perspectives for the

With the planned fourth track and a second tunnel, SBB wants to eliminate the bottleneck in the Zurich S-Bahn network. The billion-euro project will create 50 per cent more capacity and enable a quarter-hourly service in future. The project is open to the public from 14 May to 12 June 2025. A

The Schwamendingen motorway enclosure and the new overland park mark a milestone in urban development. The successful covering of the motorway has succeeded in banishing noise, creating green space and sustainably upgrading the neighbourhood. The project is an example of future-orientated

How can municipalities strategically develop business-friendly areas? The third "Location and business development in municipalities" forum in Lucerne presented practical approaches, tools and examples of best practice. Around 60 participants discussed ways to actively develop land for existing

Axpo has broken ground for the construction of a solar plant in the municipality of Tujetsch. The solar power is to be fed into the SBB railway power grid. Axpo wants to gain valuable insights into solar energy in challenging

The Wellness Hotel Stoos has modernized the water technology in its Wellness & Spa. The control system and chlorine dosing system were installed by partner Aqua

The FORUM UZH will have a lasting impact on the University of Zurich and the university area. As UZH's largest single construction project, it will be a state-of-the-art education and research centre with space for around 6,000 people. The building brings together various faculties, creates space

After three years of construction, the Klanghaus on Lake Schwendi will open in May 2025. The visionary timber construction combines music, landscape and society and brings new impetus to

With the Strategic Grid 2040, Swissgrid is setting the course for a secure, efficient and climate-friendly electricity supply in Switzerland. Central projects are intended to make the transmission grid fit for the energy

Solothurn Weitblick is a forward-looking urban quarter that harmoniously combines living, working and recreation. The area in the west of the city offers a unique opportunity to redesign urban life and shape Solothurn's development in the long term. Forward-looking planning will create attractive

BRUGG Pipes AG has laid a district heating pipeline in Vaduz Castle in Liechtenstein. The particular logistical challenge is laying the pipe system on steep

Bergdietikon has granted the Oase Group permission to build a senior citizens' centre in the Hintermatt area. The new retirement and care centre is scheduled to open in the 4th quarter of

Where locomotives were once built, a new, innovative and sustainable district is being created. Lokstadt combines the 19th with the 21st century: The industrial heritage of the area is being carefully combined with

The Bergacker housing estate in Zurich-Affoltern will be completely renovated in the coming years. Swiss Life and the Habitat 8000 housing cooperative are focusing on a new replacement building that creates modern living space, preserves the character of the garden city and fulfils the highest

At the beginning of April, CSS submits the building application for the expansion of its head office in Lucerne. Construction work is scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2025. The health, accident and property insurer wants to be able to move into the new premises at the end of

Schenker Schweiz AG has started to expand its national transport terminal in Eiken. The total terminal area is to be increased by 9800 square metres to a total of 15,400 square metres. In addition to the storage areas, a photovoltaic system and charging stations for electric lorries will also be

Urban and spatial development faces the challenge of creating new living space without taking up valuable land outside existing settlement areas. An analysis shows that residential construction in existing buildings plays a central role in this development, albeit with greater challenges than new

Westhive and AMAG now offer mobile offices in converted double-decker buses. The mobile workspaces are booked via Airbnb. The first Westhive express bus is about to hit the

An innovative development project is being built on the Landolt site in the center of Näfels. The clear phasing, the diverse use of the existing buildings and an interesting open space design combine past and future to create an exciting whole. The focus is on densification, mixing and flexibility

Two extensions to the Limmattal cantonal school in Urdorf have been officially inaugurated. The new buildings create the necessary space for the increasing number of

A new part of the city is being created on the former Wolf goods station in Basel. SBB is pressing ahead with the development of a mixed-use neighbourhood with around 600 flats and around 1,000 jobs. The first two new buildings have now been finalised and the site is being opened up for interim