Valerio Olgiati

Valerio Olgiati, born in Chur in 1958, is a renowned Swiss architect. He pursued his studies at ETH Zürich, graduating in 1986, and has since established his architectural practice in Flims. In addition to his architectural practice, Olgiati has made significant contributions to architectural education. Since 2002, he has been a professor at the Accademia di Architettura in Mendrisio. In the fall of 2009, he further extended his academic influence by holding the prestigious Kenzo Tange Chair at Harvard University. Olgiati's innovative designs have garnered numerous accolades, including the Swiss Concrete Architecture Prize, which he won twice - first in 2001 for the Schulhaus Paspels, and again in 2009 for the Atelier Bardill, the Nationalparkzentrum, and Haus K+N. His commitment to exploring new architectural ideas culminated in the publication "Non-Referential Architecture" in 2018, a book co-authored with Markus Breitschmid. The following photo series explore some of the iconic buildings designed by Valerio Olgiati, showcasing his unique vision.