“Zürich virtuell” and “Zürich 4D” invite you to explore the city from completely new perspectives. The two new apps, accessible on all web browsers, allow a freely selectable view of Zürich and its more than 50,000 buildings. With Zürich 4D, you can follow the architectural development of the city from the past into the future.

The online platform Messy Nessy – the Cabinet of Chic Curiosities – recently published an article about a form of architecture called Duck Architecture. The kitschy roadside buildings characterised by this architecture are so named because they are shaped after the products they offer.

In its report on the price development of rental flats in the ten largest Swiss cities, Comparis shows that rental prices for residential properties have continued to rise over the past five years. As expected, the cities of Zurich and Geneva are the frontrunners. In smaller cities, prices have stagnated or even fallen in some cases.