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Swiss made offers answers to these and many other questions about the country as it describes the origins, structures and characteristics of the most important swiss companies. Jan 09, 2017 these swiss brands are worthy of the label made in switzerland january 9, 2017 1 comment in cool facts about switzerland by dimitri burkhard as of this year, swiss producers have to work a little harder to keep the designation made in switzerland. These swiss brands are worthy of the label made in switzerland. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. New architecture from switzerland martin tschanz steven spier on. I participated in the first event yesterday and it was the most heartopening experience you could think of. My friend james sill created a virtual sofasinger choir. Switzerland is generally regarded to be at the forefront of modern architecture. A new book explores the wide range of charming homemade cat. The work of each architect is shown via a profile and three to six projects, documented. One of the leading contemporary swiss architects to date, theo hotz has been working prolifically since 1949, and covers a number of the main trends in international architecture.
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