This monographic issue of a+u magazine features Swiss architect Valerio Olgiati, whose confident and stark conception of architectural forms has made him internationally renowned. Included is an interview by Markus Breitschmid, plus a selection of Olgiati's projects, each one accompanied by an explanation from the architect. Among the detailed project profiles are the residential building Zug Schleife, Visiting Center Swiss National Park, Bardill Studio, entrance to the Grisons Parliament Building and the Plantahof Auditorium.

This monographic issue of 'a+u' features Swiss architect Valerio Olgiati, whose confident and stark conception of architectural forms has made him internationally renowned. Included is an interview by Markus Breitschmid, plus a selection of Olgiati's projects, each one accompanied by an explanation from the architect. The issue also includes a critical essay by Kenjiro Hosaka and slides from a lecture by Olgiati entitled 'Fascination for Japan', given in October 2012.

CONTENT:

Conversation: "One Question for the Architect Who Does Not Believe in Anything" by Valerio Olgiati and Markus Breitschmid

Residential Building Zug Schleife
Plantahof Auditorium
Entrance to the Grisons Parliament Building

Essay: "How Does Valerio Olgiati Confront 'Architecture'? - Looking for Hints in Karl Barth's Theology" by Kenjiro Hosaka

Perm Museum XXI
Cardiac Center
Cantina Il Carnasciale
House in Alentejo
Bardill Studio
Visiting Center Swiss National Park
Office of VALERIO OLGIATI