
New CKW headquarters strengthens Emmen
CKW is planning to relocate its business units from Reussbühl to Emmen and move its headquarters from Lucerne to the Reussinsel. The new "EnergiePark Emmen" will strengthen the regional power supply, bring up to 1,000 jobs to the site and create additional added value for the municipality of

Society for affordable housing aims to create permanently affordable living space
The new Gesellschaft für erschwingliches Wohnen AG (GEW) has been founded in Schlieren. The aim of this non-profit organisation is to create and maintain affordable housing in Switzerland on a long-term basis using an economically viable

Thun North is developing into a new district
Three interdisciplinary teams have developed proposals for the future development of the new Thun Nord district. An advisory committee has used these proposals to derive key parameters for the next steps. The results of this workshop process are currently on display at Thun Town

Foundation stone laid for mixed-use building in Frenkendorf
Halter AG has laid the foundation for the Park3 project together with representatives from Reuter Architekten, the municipality of Frenkendorf and planning, marketing and implementation teams. Zurimo "B" Immobilien AG, represented by UBS Fund Management (Switzerland) AG, is acting as the

Construction site for retirement home in Schlieren to be set up in March
Preparatory work for the new "Wohnen am Stadtpark" retirement home in Schlieren will begin in March. The withdrawal of two appeals in December 2025 cleared the way for this. The official ground-breaking ceremony is planned for April.

Canton Zurich creates interface with innovation park
At the beginning of the year, the canton of Zurich created the Zurich Innovation Park specialist unit within the Office for Economic Affairs. It is headed by Benjamin Grimm. Its purpose is to ensure the division of tasks between the various players, coordinate cantonal projects and involve

Relocation marks new stage of development
Herzog Kull Group Holding AG (HKG) from Rotkreuz will be relocating within Baden-Dättwil. On 1 March 2026, the company will move from its current address at Im Langacker to Täfernstrasse 14A. The new premises offer more space, which should contribute to the further development of the

Thun North forms a new urban neighbourhood
With the workshop process for the Thun North core area, a key development project in the Bernese Oberland is taking shape. Three teams have shown how a new district could be created around the future S-Bahn station, characterised by open space, identity and future

New investor for Werkmatt Uri
The next project on the Werkmatt Uri site is taking shape. The canton of Uri and Risa Immobilien SA with investor Marcus Weber have signed the purchase agreement for construction site 11. Construction is scheduled to start in autumn 2026 and modern office and commercial space is to be built in a

Multiple use of private car parks efficiently utilised
Four projects for the multiple use of private car parks have been in operation since the beginning of the year. They increase the utilisation of existing parking spaces, relieve the pressure on public streets and offer residents and commuters new, flexible parking

Industrial site makes way for hotel and modern office space
Building materials supplier HGC is renovating its Lucerne site in the former industrial area of Tribschen. A new city hotel is being built on one of the two plots of land. The building on the other plot is being renovated. The new logistics hub in Inwil has been in operation since

How Basel-Landschaft creates spaces for innovation and living
Innovative neighbourhoods, campuses and parks are springing up on industrial sites in the Basel area. Flexible architecture, sustainable energy, smart mobility and new working environments are transforming various areas into laboratories for the future of the

European network opens up new opportunities for Baden in health tourism
The city of Baden has joined the European Historic Thermal Towns Association (EHTTA). It aims to position itself as a modern cultural and spa town with international appeal. In spring, Baden will be presenting itself alongside other EHTTA members at the ITB Berlin.

Parahotellerie drives overnight stays in Spiez to new record high
Tourism generated 198,000 overnight stays in Spiez in 2025. Overnight stays in non-hotel accommodation rose by 35 per cent to 63,000, while those in hotels fell by 2.5 per cent to 135,000. Spiez Marketing intends to tackle the associated challenges together with its

How Basel-Landschaft creates spaces for innovation and living
Innovative neighbourhoods, campuses and parks are being created on industrial sites in the Basel region. Flexible architecture, sustainable energy, smart mobility and new working environments are transforming various sites into laboratories for the future of the

Renovating bridges with “smart” steel
A large proportion of Swiss bridges date from before 1980 and are slowly reaching the limits of their service life. An Empa team has now developed a reinforcement system that uses ultra-high-strength fibre-reinforced concrete and "shape memory steel" to stabilise even damaged bridge slabs and make

Gaudí’s hidden chalet in the Pyrenees
For a long time, the Catllaràs chalet was considered an architectural enigma with no signed plans. A recent study now clearly attributes the remote building in the Pyrenees to Antoni Gaudí and shows how radically he intertwined the supporting structure, geometry and regional building tradition in

From local entrance to networked residential address
At the southern entrance to Rickenbach ZH, a new housing estate with around 72 flats in seven wooden houses and small-scale commercial use is being built on the Neugut site. The article shows how the winning project by Fischer Architekten and Uniola strengthens the character of the village,

Railway station north Regensdorf
In the Bahnhof Nord area in Regensdorf, Plazza is developing a large-scale residential and mixed-use project with around 283 flats, commercial premises and neighbourhood infrastructure. The design plan, higher utilisation and new access will transform the former commercial belt into a dense urban


Large area awaiting redevelopment for residential and commercial use
The Schwarzbubenland location promotion agency wants to make the Wydeneck site attractive for as many high-quality jobs as possible. It has therefore met with representatives from HIAG Immobilien and the local authority. Swissmetall will be moving out of the site at the end of

New building in Gundeli creates living space near the railway station
Halter AG has completed the Gundeli new build project. The new building is located directly next to Basel SBB railway station and offers 66 flats, 1,250 square metres of commercial space and two office spaces, each measuring 80 square

Schlieren and Zurich cooperate on the expansion of Schlieren North-East
The cities of Schlieren and Zurich intend to collaborate on the expansion of Schlieren Northeast. The objective is to develop an urban development concept for the 324,000 square metre site. It is located on Schlieren land, but is owned by the city of

New distribution centre strengthens fresh produce logistics
The food retailer Denner has opened the country's first Minergie-certified distribution centre for fresh produce in Mägenwil. From there, 250 of the 872 branches will be supplied with fresh food. Denner is creating 70 additional jobs at the


New construction of the Fröschmatt School in Pratteln
The replacement building for Fröschmatt School sets new standards for school facilities in the Basel area and ensures the long-term quality of education in Pratteln. The project is a prime example of future-proof architecture and sustainable development in public


Relocation creates development opportunity with lake view
The Lucerne Cantonal Hospital is being relocated from Sursee to Schenkon. As a result, the canton of Lucerne and the town of Sursee are planning to repurpose the site. With the help of the local population, a residential and commercial district is to be built on the 47,000 square metre site with

