Basel - Architectural Museum

(Local Name: Architekturmuseum) The exhibition program is grouped around three principal themes: Swiss architecture of the classical Modern period. Exhibitions on Hermann Baur, Hans Bernoulli, Le Corbusier, Hannes Meyer or Hans Wittwer analyze the contribution made by Swiss architecture to Neues Bauen. A second theme is contemporary architecture in the international field. Exhibitions on Wiel Arets, Hermann Czech, Frank O. Gehry, Herzog & de Meuron, Rem Koolhaas, Rafael Moneo, Luigi Snozzi or Livio Vacchini provide insights into major contemporary attitudes. Thirdly, various themes from the architectural periphery are featured. Wide-ranging exhibitions cast light on the links between fine art and architecture and