Architect Tilla Theus designed FIFA's headquarters in Zurich and many other notable projects in Switzerland.
© Keystone / Gaetan Bally
The architect who designed the headquarters building of world football’s governing body FIFA has been honoured in Switzerland for her life’s work.
This content was published on
March 2, 2023 - 12:05
The 79-year-old Tilla Thues has been awarded the Bündner Kulturpreis 2023, a culture prize for a region in southeastern Switzerland.
Thues has been credited with designing an impressive body of work in a male dominated industry.
Her designs include the upmarket Widder hotel in Zurich and the headquarters of the International Hockey Association.
Thues was awarded with the CHF30,000 ($32,000) Bündner Kulturpreis on Thursday, the latest in a string of honours.
Ten years ago, the Gottlieb Duttweiler Institute think tank named her as the 20th most influential person in Switzerland.
More
Aargau is the ‘freest’ Swiss canton
This content was published on
Dec 11, 2024
Aargau takes the top spot in Switzerland based on a ranking of social and economic freedom.
Read more: Aargau is the ‘freest’ Swiss canton
More
Swiss banks seeking fewer staff
This content was published on
Dec 11, 2024
Swiss banks sought fewer staff in November making it the fourth consecutive month of decline in job vacancies.
Read more: Swiss banks seeking fewer staff
More
Karin Keller-Sutter officially named Swiss president for 2025
This content was published on
Dec 11, 2024
Parliament elected the St. Gallen native on Wednesday with 168 out of 203 valid votes.
Read more: Karin Keller-Sutter officially named Swiss president for 2025
More
Swiss parliament approves a five-year ban on Hamas
This content was published on
Dec 11, 2024
Hamas will become a banned group in Switzerland for five years.
Read more: Swiss parliament approves a five-year ban on Hamas
More
Climate change will hit beech forests hard
This content was published on
Dec 11, 2024
The future of beech in Europe does not look bright. It will be hit hard by climate change, according to a new study.
Read more: Climate change will hit beech forests hard
More
About 500 Syrians affected by Swiss asylum freeze
This content was published on
Dec 11, 2024
The suspension of asylum procedures decided Monday following the fall of Bashar al-Assad affects 500 Syrian applicants in Switzerland.
Read more: About 500 Syrians affected by Swiss asylum freeze
More
Proposed simplified procedure for Swiss pesticide approval divides opinion
This content was published on
Dec 11, 2024
It provides for a simplified procedure for plant protection products already authorised in a neighbouring EU country.
Read more: Proposed simplified procedure for Swiss pesticide approval divides opinion
More
Swiss population has low media literacy according to study
This content was published on
Dec 11, 2024
Many find it difficult to distinguish between information, commentary and advertising in articles.
Read more: Swiss population has low media literacy according to study
More
Swiss parliament edges closer towards deciding foreign aid cuts
This content was published on
Dec 11, 2024
The House of Representatives wants foreign aid to be cut by CHF170 million ($192 million) next year.
Read more: Swiss parliament edges closer towards deciding foreign aid cuts
More
Senate in favour of digital signature collection for Swiss votes
This content was published on
Dec 11, 2024
Signatures for popular initiatives and referendums could be collected via digital channels.
Read more: Senate in favour of digital signature collection for Swiss votes
Read more
Next
Previous
More
Remembering Max Bill, the one-man Bauhaus
This content was published on
Jul 30, 2019
On the centenary of Bauhaus, the influential German design school, a major exhibition in Zurich is devoted to Swiss all-rounder Max Bill.
Read more: Remembering Max Bill, the one-man Bauhaus
You can find an overview of ongoing debates with our journalists here . Please join us!
If you want to start a conversation about a topic raised in this article or want to report factual errors, email us at english@swissinfo.ch.