Richter and Dahl Rocha Architects: A Modern Move - Transforming Nestlé Headquarters in Vevey - Hardcover

The building that houses the international headquarters of Nestle SA in Vevey, Switzerland conveys the fascination of Swiss post-war modernism. Idyllically located on Lake Geneva and set in a landscaped park, the building designed by the architect Jean Tschumi combines the features of modern architecture with spaciousness and elegance. Jacques Richter and Ignacio Dahl Rocha have spent many years renovating, modernizing and extending this building. Their transformation has become a manifesto for an intuitive and creative approach to working with historical monuments. This text documents this building and its transformation, touching on a wide range of issues, and providing glimpses into topics such as Le Corbusier as Nestle's exhibition architect, our approach to historical monuments of the 20th century, the architecture of Jean Tschumi and the work of Richta and Dahl Rocha.