Around 700 young people from the canton of Zurich responded to our call to explore the future of the Opera House. The more than 350 entries can be viewed here.
Online Exhibition
Youth Architecture Competition
The Prize-Winning Projects
First prize, Category 1
(10–12 years)
091 Emma / Claire
In the first category, Emma M. and Claire B. won over the jury. They appreciated the great attention to detail and the focus on creating sheltered areas and retreats, and admired the architectural inversion – the way the interior had been turned inside out.
First prize, Category 2
(13–15 years)
288 Aemtler B: 3rd secondary school
In the 13–15 age group, an entire class took the win. Alesar T., Adam a. H., Adonis S., Alysha A., Anisa I., Asvini P., Bjordi G., Carla L., Denis K., Enea F., Jasper C., Julian H., Laila V., Lea W., Lilo A., Lino B., Mark F., May K., Miro Z., Sion N., Timofey R. and Charlotte B. were presented with the prize alongside their teacher, Julia Hofstetter. The jury praised the creativity and the aesthetic execution of the class project.
First prize, Category 3
(16–18 years)
305 Arthur T. und Oscar V.: Floating Forum
Two pupils of Claudia Caprez at the Kantonsschule Zürich Nord won the prize in the oldest age category. The jury was impressed by the clear design language, particularly of the roof concept, the focus on the quality of the environment, the successful integration of Sechseläutenplatz, and the deliberate openness to the outside. They were also delighted by the intensive consideration given to the connection between the old and new buildings.
Audience Award
415 Joel, Noe & Marc: The Wave
The Audience Award, with an incredible 491 votes, goes to Joel Wey, Noe Tonon and Marc Herr. The three budding draughtsmen (specialising in architecture) from Deana Sonderegger-Canonica’s class attend the Baugewerbliche Berufsschule Zürich. We would like to thank everyone who voted so enthusiastically!
