SAY 25/26

The Swiss Architecture Yearbook (SAY), published biannually, is an inspiring and informative source for a wide audience interested in architecture. It reflects the country’s remarkably diverse architectural production and discusses current trends and challenges in design and construction. Moreover, it provides international visibility for the outstanding quality of Swiss architecture and building culture.

SAY’s second edition of 2025/26 is again more than merely a selection of the best: By way of 30 outstanding designs realized between 2022 and 2024, selected by an independent international jury from a list of 160 nominees from all parts of the country, and six topical essays, it once again showcases the diversity and exceptional quality of Swiss architecture. The essays delve into burning issues facing construction and design: challenges such as climate change and construction in the context of limited resources; how to densify existing fabrics and make open spaces more appealing; what factors help preservation and transformation projects to succeed; and the key role of socially and environmentally conscious clients and developers.