On October 17 and 18, our educational trip took us from Vorarlberg across Lake Constance to Zurich.
In Schlins, Martin Rauch’s Erdentour made a strong impression with its sustainable clay construction. The tour included the studio, the ERDEN House, and the workshop where rammed-clay elements are prefabricated. The project demonstrates how traditional techniques, such as rammed-clay construction, can meet modern requirements—with a healthy indoor climate and high energy efficiency.
Afterward, we visited the Kunsthaus Bregenz, designed by Peter Zumthor, which captivated us with its glass facade and minimalist design. The structure blends harmoniously into its surroundings on Lake Constance and creates a connection between nature and art.
In Zurich, we visited ETH’s “Nest” research building. State-of-the-art digital technologies, design for disassembly, and recycled materials demonstrate what forward-thinking construction can look like.
The trip was rounded out with a visit to the Heidi Weber Museum, Le Corbusier’s final building. A distinctive feature of this building is that it can serve multiple purposes at once: exhibiting works of art, furniture, and architectural displays, as well as serving as a residence.
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