EPFL Campus

The EPFL campus has been built gradually since the late 1960s, and the functional architecture of its beginnings has gradually given way to a bolder and more original architecture.

Over the last twenty years the campus has expanded significantly becoming an authen­tic open-air museum where leading architects such as Sanaa, Kengo Kuma and Dominique Perrault share the space with local architects as Group 8, Richter Dahl Rocha and Itten&Brechbühl.

On this tour we’ll explain you the urbanism of the Campus and the most significant buildings.

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Meeting point at the FLon Metro Sta­tion

Swiss Tech Convention Center and students housing
Richter Dahl Rocha. 2014.
First EPFL buildings
Zweifel + Stricker. 1970.
EPFL pavilions
Kengo Kuma. 2016. Interior visit
ME_Mecanics Hall
Dominique Perrault. 2013. Interior visit.
BI_Central services building
Dominique Perrault. 2016
Rolex Learning Center
Sanaa. 2010. Interior visit

Campus RTS

OFFICE Kersten Geers David Van Severen . 2025

GA building

Group 8. 2018

Synathlon building

Karamuk Kuo Architekten GmbH. 2018. Interior visit.

Unithèque extension

FHV, Freuhauf, Henry, Viladoms. 2024
Vortex building
Dürig AG-Itten Brechbühl. 2020

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• Duration: 4 hours

• Transport: Public transport and walking

• Services: Experienced local architect as guide, coffee break reservation

• Languages: French, English, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese

• Group size:max. 25 pax

• Price: 850 CHF

• Not included: Consumption at café and transport costs