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A visual tour of Switzerland’s structural identity. Explore the harmonious contrast between medieval fortresses, iconic wooden chalets, and the bold contemporary landmarks that reshape the Swiss skyline.

A close-up photograph of the Villa Rose, one of the most famous Swiss camouflage bunkers disguised as a residential home. The image reveals a concrete structure painted pink with fake windows, designed to hide an anti-tank cannon.

Jan 1 2026

The House That Shoots Back: Switzerland’s Camouflaged Bunkers

Architecture / By Asel Mamytova

You’re hiking near Lake Geneva on a beautiful afternoon. The Alps shimmer in the distance. Everything is Switzerland-postcard perfect. Then you spot it: a charming pink house, nestled against the green hillside. The windows have white-trimmed shutters. Terracotta roof tiles. A mailbox by the front door. It looks exactly like the kind of chalet a […]

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