Baukultur

Building is culture and creates space for culture

The Federal Office of Culture (FOC) is the Confederation’s expert body in Baukultur. It is committed to the sustainable promotion of high-quality Baukultur in Switzerland, protects built heritage and coordinates the Confederation’s Baukultur-related activities. To that end, it advocates open dialogue among all involved parties.

Zentralplatz in Biel: Im Hintergrund fassen Gebäudefassaden den Platz ein und es gibt ein Restaurant mit Aussenbestuhlung. Im Vordergrund sitzen eine Frau und zwei Kinder in einer Tramhaltestelle mit Bank, roten Stützen und weitläufiger Überdachung. Sie füttern Tauben.

Baukultur concept

Baukultur is expressed through people operating within space and shaping the space in its full diversity.

Four women sitting at a table in the Hirschen restaurant in Oberstammheim playing cards.

Dialogue

Everyone can help determine how we live together when Baukultur is debated and negotiated.

A man and woman are in hiking gear on the access platform in the lofty heights by Hammetschwand lift, enjoying the view of Lake Lucerne from their secure vantage point.

Quality

High-quality Baukultur results from a quality-oriented approach to space.

Neubauten in Funderwartungsgebieten ziehen archäologische Untersuchungen nach sich. Im Bild die Grossbaustelle bei der Erweiterung des Kunsthauses in Zürich.

Archeology and heritage conservation

Built heritage is a core component of Baukultur. It is worth maintaining and protecting.

Auf einem Felsvorsprung über dem Städtchen thront das Schloss Valangin.

ISOS and protection of heritage sites

ISOS demonstrates how heritage sites worthy of protection can be maintained and carefully developed.

Das Bild zeigt ein Tunnelportal auf einem Streckenabschnitt der A16 Transjurane.

Building, planning, developing

Sustainable approaches and quality-oriented processes promote high-quality Baukultur.

Financial aid

The FOC promotes high-quality Baukultur by providing financial assistance to sites, projects and organisations.

Services

Information, contact points and persons at the Baukultur section, Federal Office of Culture.

Das Bild zeigt spielende Kinder in der Schulanlage Alpnach im Kanton Obwalden.

Federal Commission for Monument Preservation (EKD)

Die EKD is the advisory commission for archaeology, heritage conservation and the protection of heritage sites.

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