The most beautiful atriums in Switzerland

An atrium is a large open space within a building, typically surrounded by several levels of rooms or other spaces. Known since the Roman times, atriums (or atria) are an architectural feature to give an impression of space and light. They are often decorated with artwork, plants, and other decorative elements to enhance their aesthetic appeal and create a welcoming environment. The Industrial Revolution with its advances in iron and glass manufacturing techniques allowed increasingly larger and more impressive designs. From the 19th century to today, here are some of my favourites in Switzerland.

Hotel Blume
Baden
15th century, extension 1872
Ancien Manège, La Chaux-de-Fonds
La Chaux-de-Fonds
1855 - 1857
ETHZ main building
Zürich
1858 - 1864, extension 1914 - 1925
Ritz-Carlton Hôtel de la Paix
Geneva
1865, extended 1908
Musée Ariana
Geneva
1877
Bündner Kunstmuseum
Chur
1874 - 1875, extension 2016
Kunstmuseum Thun
Thun
1875
Palais de Rumine
1892 - 1902
Stadthaus Zürich
Zürich
1900
BCV Chauderon
Lausanne
1908 - 1910
Peterhof
Zürich
1913 - 1916
Hôtel de Ville du Locle
Le Locle
1918
Université de Genève - Uni Mail
1999
Rechtswissenschaftliche Bibliothek Zürich
Zürich
2004
Escherhof (Richti-Areal)
Zürich
2010 - 2013
FHNW Campus Muttenz
2018
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