Cultural and Congress Centre in Lucerne, Switzerland

Issue

05/2000 Flat Roof Construction

Task

New construction

Location

Switzerland, Lucerne

Year of construction

2000

Architecture

Architectures Jean Nouvel

Set in the city centre on the shores of Lake Lucerne, the various volumes of this complex are united by a striking roof structure. The roof extends out freely over the upper floors on the lake side with a cantilevered section 45 metres long on the diagonal. The top of the roof is structured by copper-clad steel girders. The broad...