The Plattform
Inspiration, Documentation, Culture
Swiss Brutalism is an independent platform dedicated to the discovery, documentation and celebration of Switzerland’s brutalist architectural heritage. A source of inspiration for architects, designers and anyone passionate about architecture.
Through photography, publications, editorial contributions and creative collaborations, Swiss Brutalism sheds light on an often overlooked chapter of Swiss architecture. The platform encourages exploration, exchange and fresh perspectives, connecting people and ideas while fostering a deeper appreciation for Switzerland’s remarkable concrete heritage.
Through photography, publications, editorial contributions and creative collaborations, Swiss Brutalism sheds light on an often overlooked chapter of Swiss architecture. The platform encourages exploration, exchange and fresh perspectives, connecting people and ideas while fostering a deeper appreciation for Switzerland’s remarkable concrete heritage.
The Book
A journey through Switzerland’s
concrete landscapes
from all across Switzerland
A photographic journey through Switzerland’s remarkable concrete heritage. Featuring over 340 photographs from all 26 cantons, the book reveals the unexpected beauty and diversity of Swiss brutalist architecture.
The result of seven years of exploration, this visually driven publication captures the extraordinary range of brutalist architecture across Switzerland. Organised by building typologies, it combines striking photography with architectural insights, inviting readers to discover the country from a different perspective.
Published by Edition Hochparterre and designed by Sam Linder, the book features an essay by architectural historian Martin Tschanz and a foreword by Marcel Bächtiger. More than a photographic collection, it is a tribute to the architectural spirit of an era and an invitation to experience these buildings firsthand.
The result of seven years of exploration, this visually driven publication captures the extraordinary range of brutalist architecture across Switzerland. Organised by building typologies, it combines striking photography with architectural insights, inviting readers to discover the country from a different perspective.
Published by Edition Hochparterre and designed by Sam Linder, the book features an essay by architectural historian Martin Tschanz and a foreword by Marcel Bächtiger. More than a photographic collection, it is a tribute to the architectural spirit of an era and an invitation to experience these buildings firsthand.
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Home of Switzerland’s
brutalist architecture
Swiss Brutalism on Instagram is a growing community connecting architecture enthusiasts around the world through fresh perspectives, new discoveries and inspiring architectural content.
With regular posts featuring remarkable buildings, architectural details and stories from across Switzerland, the channel offers a continuous stream of visual inspiration. Beyond photography, it creates a space for conversation, shared knowledge and exchange between architects, designers and architecture lovers. A place to discover, discuss and connect through a shared passion for brutalist architecture.
Instagram
With regular posts featuring remarkable buildings, architectural details and stories from across Switzerland, the channel offers a continuous stream of visual inspiration. Beyond photography, it creates a space for conversation, shared knowledge and exchange between architects, designers and architecture lovers. A place to discover, discuss and connect through a shared passion for brutalist architecture.
About
Lorenz Clormann
Swiss creative director, designer and photographer with a lifelong fascination for architecture.Even as a child, he was drawn to bold architectural forms, sketching and photographing buildings that others might have overlooked. Trained in Swiss graphic design, his appreciation for clarity, structure and reduction continues to shape his creative perspective. Swiss Brutalism is where his passion for design, photography and architecture comes together. A deeply personal project driven by curiosity, creativity and a love for the unexpected beauty of concrete.