People's house, Cultural center in New City South, Bienne, Switzerland.
The People's House exhibits modernist architecture with clean lines and functional design, featuring large windows and geometric shapes across its facade.
Architect Eduard Lanz completed the construction of the People's House in 1932, during a period of social transformation in Swiss urban development.
The building maintains its status as a Class A Swiss cultural property, demonstrating the architectural evolution of public structures in the early 20th century.
Located at the intersection of Bahnhofstrasse and Aarbergstrasse, the People's House contains a conservatory and restaurant open to the public.
The structure represents one of the finest examples of Bienne modernism, characterized by its balanced proportions and industrial influences.
Location: Bienne
Inception: 1932
Architects: Eduard Lanz
Architectural style: Bienne modernism
Part of: list of cultural properties in Bienne (new town)
GPS coordinates: 47.13442,7.24370
Latest update: March 11, 2025 20:51
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