
Norman Gobbi points to sustainability in Ticino
Since September 1, Norman Gobbi has been head of the Construction Division of Canton Ticino. In the interview he shows a clear vision. Sustainability, climate adaptation and close cooperation with municipalities will be the pillars of a new building culture in southern Switzerland. State Councillor

Young talents shape the future with responsibility and context
The SIA Master Prize for Architecture 2025 showcases a new generation that not only reflects on social, ecological and cultural issues, but also translates them into concrete spatial strategies. The award ceremony took place in southern Switzerland for the first time and the Università della

Ground-breaking ceremony for SBB plant in Arbedo-Castione
Starting signal for a project of the century in Ticino. Construction work on the new SBB plant in Arbedo-Castione will officially begin with the symbolic ground-breaking ceremony on September 5, 2025. Commissioning is planned for mid-2028. With an investment of CHF 755 million, SBB is sending a

Infrastructure planning protects Magadino plain
The Magadino Plain in the canton of Ticino is a transportation hub, supply hub and unique natural landscape all in one. Around a third of the plain is protected as a moorland landscape of national importance. In order to reconcile the protection of this sensitive environment with future rail, road

Ticino is one of Europe’s most innovative regions
The canton of Ticino will continue to be one of the most innovative regions in Europe in 2025. Thanks to strong research institutions, a high rate of innovation among SMEs and targeted cantonal funding, the region ranks among the leaders both in Europe and nationally, just behind

Voters stop Locarno railroad station project
The Ticino electorate rejected the planned redesign of Locarno-Muralto railroad station by just 102 votes to one. Despite its regional importance and planned improvements for pedestrians and cyclists, the 16 million euro project failed due to opposition from local

Innovation Park Ticino strategic project for the future
The Innovation Park Ticino in Bellinzona is a forward-looking district that combines research, business and urban life. On the site of the former SBB workshops, a 120,000 square meter development area is being created to provide new impetus for the technological and economic development of the

Logistics centre in Bedano is operated completely fossil-free
Ernst Sutter AG's logistics centre in Ticino is operated entirely without fossil fuels. The meat industry company operates the facility in Bedano with electricity from solar and water energy. By dispensing with fossil fuels, the company is further expanding its commitment to


Uri and Ticino to jointly operate the Lucendro power plant in future
The cantons of Uri and Ticino will each hold a 50 per cent stake in the Lucendro power plant in future. Ticino will be responsible for technical operation and maintenance, while Uri will be responsible for commercial management. The agreement was reached thanks to federal

First trains travel through the west tunnel of the Gotthard Base Tunnel again
The west tunnel of the Gotthard Base Tunnel has been successfully repaired and the first trains will be running again from 19 August 2024 as part of trial operations. The full reopening of the world's longest railway tunnel is planned for 2 September

Largest charging park for electric cars with 18 new fast-charging stations
Energie 360° has put the largest charging park in the canton of Ticino into operation at the Serfontana shopping centre on the A2 near Chiasso. With 18 new fast-charging points offering an output of up to 400 kilowatts, electromobility is being further promoted in Ticino.


global partnership for sustainable architecture
The company Energy Vault from Lugano and the architecture firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) from Chicago are collaborating to integrate gravity energy storage systems into building design. This technology enables faster carbon amortization during the construction and operation of

Foundation stone laid for the modern swimming centre in Tenero
The imminent laying of the foundation stone for the new swimming centre at the Centro Sportivo Tenero marks the start of an important chapter for Swiss swimming. The project, supported by the Federal Office of Sport and the Federal Office for Buildings and Logistics, promises state-of-the-art

Wincasa expands west and south
Die Abteilung Center & Mixed-Use Site Management (CMSM) von Wincasa expandiert und schafft mit dem Hub Romandie in Signy (VD) den zweiten kombinierten CMSM-Standort der Schweiz: Drei Center und zwei Areale in der Westschweiz werden im Hub vereint. Anfang Mai 2022 wurde mit dem Centro Lugano Sud


HRS completes project in Locarno
Die HRS Real Estate AG hat den Residenza Step Tower an die Bauherrschaft CS Asset Management (Schweiz) AG übergeben. Das Projekt umfasst zwei Gebäude mit 44 Wohnungen, einer Lidl-Filiale sowie Büros und Lagerräume. Beide Türme erfüllen die Standards Minergie und Greenproperty.

The 4 leading sectors in Ticino
Science of life The life sciences sector in Ticino is a very important reality and is made up of innovative companies, strongly export-oriented, and internationally recognized research institutes. It includes the pharmaceutical industry, the biomedicine and medical technology sectors. The Research










