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Die Confiserie Sprüngli am Paradeplatz – teilweise gestaltet von Stefan Zwicky (18). • Confiserie Sprüngli at Paradeplatz – partly designed by S. Zwicky. (18)

10.30 a.m. – Then we proceed to the Toni Areal (2) – 8.45 p.m. – The Studio 4/ Filmpodium cinema (12) is
named after the f ormer Toni dairy. In addition to the not only worth a visit for its classic as well as extrava-
Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) we here also f ind gant films but also b ecause of its building by Bauhaus
the Sc haudepot of the Museum f ür Gestaltung with student R oman C lemens f rom 1948/49 – one of
changing exhibitions. Its roof terrace allows an impres- Switzerland’s most important monuments of the classic
sive view of a magnificent garden as well as of Zurich. post-war period.
12.30 p.m. – In time f or lunch, we reach the f amous 10.30 p.m. – Not far from the cinema stands the grand
Kronenhalle restaurant (3). Classic Swiss meals are ser- five-star Hotel Baur au L ac Hotel (1 3). In its bar and
ved here. While watching the c olourful goings-on in a pavilion, we in st yle complete the da y with its nume-
classic atmosphere and admiring paintings by Chagall, rous impressions.
Mirò, Braque, Matisse and other great artists, we can
gather new energy for the second part of the day. Sunday: Marcel Breuer, Le Corbusier and Co.
1.30 p.m. – Fortified, we set out on a walk through the
centre. As part of a redesign, in 2009 Sigmar Polke crea- 10 a.m. – On f oot or by public transport, in les s than
ted seven mo dern windows with the semi-pr ecious half an hour we reach Doldertal (14), a str eet at the
stone a gate f or the Grossmünster (4 ), one of Adlisberg where, in 1935/36, architects Alfred and Emil Trennwandsysteme von Strähle
Switzerland’s most important Roman churches. Roth together with Marcel Breuer built a housing com- verbinden und teilen
2 p .m. – Af ter just a f ew minutes, we ar e at Hobel plex ranking among the main e xamples of the “New
Genossenschaft (5) – m y f avourite c arpenter’s work- Building” in Zurich. öffnen und schließen
shop. Since 1945, it has not onl y been manufacturing Noon – Then we descend the mountain a gain to the schützen und schonen
furniture but also b een responsible for interior fittings, banks of L ake Zurich. P ast the Utoquai Seebad (15)
renovations and conversions. In the shop in Neumar kt from 1890, a popular meeting place particularly in sum-
8, one f inds tables and c hairs and various wooden mer, we quickly reach a very special – and also the last
accessories. A bit further on, the neumarkt 17 (6) home – work by architect and artist L e Corbusier which he
furnishing store has a selection of classic and mo dern built to gether with his c lose confidante Heidi Weber:
design pieces in an architecturally unique ambience. the Heidi Weber Museum (16). From the beginning, it
3 p.m. – The TeeCafé Schwarzenbach (7) offers special was planned as a museum to p ermanently display the
teas and coffees as well as home-made c akes. When I works by Le Corbusier.
was commissioned with the r edesign in 2007, my aim 1 p.m. – If you are lucky to visit the city in November of
was to spatially capture the theme of coffee and tea. this year, a detour to the north of Zurich is worth it, to
3.45 p.m. – From there we continue to the architektur- the “neue räume” design exhibition (17) in the ABB
forum Zurich (8). Changing exhibitions focus on c on- Hall. The biennial trade-fair gives a survey of the current
temporary ar chitecture and ur ban development. trends in inter ior design. One c an be inspired by con-
Afterwards, shopping in the delicatessa*** department temporary furniture by renowned as well as young desi-
(9) of the traditional Globus store is well worth it. Here gners and visit special exhibition and enjoy vegetarian
as well, I was in charge of the interior which forms the delicacies from Hiltl.
atmospheric background for the delicacies. 4 p .m. – As the c ulmination, I r ecommend visiting
6.30 p .m. – Those who lik e c lassic F rench c uisine Confiserie Spr üngli (18) at P aradeplatz – not onl y
should reserve a table for dinner at Brasserie Lipp (10) because of the façade and the ground floor I designed.
in Bahnhofs strasse. In the Belle Ép oque atmospher e, Since 1836, the f amily enterprise has b een combining
excellent meals and c hoice wines are served here. For traditional craftsmanship and innovation of the highest
those with more rustic and urban tastes, we very much standard. As a sp ecial exhibition “neue räume in the
recommend the Palestine Grill (11) in Langstrasse with city”, here as in various stores the windows are staged
grilled pita bread and tasty stuffing. with design highlights from the trade-fair. info@straehle.de · www.straehle.de