Dept. of Historical, Architectural and Current Institutionness

The Dept. of Historical, Architectural and Current Institutionness looks into the role that ETH and its building patrimony has played - and continues to play - in the shaping of the Swiss nation state. What kind of architectural institutionness, understood as an architectural esthetic or character, has this produced over time and today? This department combines research into the architectural history of ETH in helping to build and represent the Swiss nation state, with a study of the glossy ETH magazines, websites and marketing campaigns that outline its current real estate actions. How does this play out spatially through its representational infrastructures of institutionness, such as lobbies, board rooms and reception halls? 

This report was developed based on data provided by ETH Zurich, supplemented with extra information, fieldwork and data retrieved elsewhere. Therefore these reports might deviate from the framework conditions and measures taken by ETH Zurich.