Christ & Gantenbein won the competition for the conversion and refurbishment of the Swiss National Library, an institution of vital importance that gathers, secures, and provides access to texts, images, and sounds related to Switzerland. Continue reading Christ & Gantenbein
The new Vltava Philharmonic Hall is a perfect 72m cube that stands prominently at the riverfront, forming a metropolitan ensemble with a square and a surrounding park. Through its sheer size, it relates directly to the Vltava river and the city around it. Through its minimal footprint, it leaves space for a park with big trees and a grand public square. Continue reading Christ & Gantenbein
Christ & Gantenbein . photos: © Thomas Adank
UK House, a mixed-use building located at a prestigious West End address on Oxford Street, stands out as a landmark in the city center. Built in 1906, the grade II listed building was adapted in the 1970s and became an office block. Two of its original facades remain, revealing a playful composition of baroque forms and Edwardian elements. By contrast, the other facades exhibit a modern style. Continue reading Christ & Gantenbein
Christ & Gantenbein . photos: © Giaime Meloni
Paris Internationale, an art fair driven by a mindset of independence, collaboration, and partnerships, displays contemporary art at different locations each year. The 2022 edition will take place in one of Paris’ first glazed-facade buildings, which housed the former studio of the French photographer Nadar and was home of the first Impressionist exhibition in 1874. Continue reading Christ & Gantenbein
Competition entry for the GBS school extension in St. Gallen. Continue reading Christ & Gantenbein
