Hochparterre

Hochparterre is a Swiss online magazine and platform focused on architecture, design, urbanism, and culture. Published in German, it provides critical discussion of the built environment and related cultural practices. The publication presents a mix of articles, essays, interviews, project reports, and reviews, produced by staff writers as well as invited authors, architects, and scholars.

The editorial approach emphasizes independent, well-argued analysis of architectural practice, urban policy, and public space. Topics cover contemporary architecture and design, housing and urban development, preservation, sustainability, and the interplay between design and society. Hochparterre aims to connect professional discourse with public interest, often engaging with current debates, exhibitions, competitions, and events relevant to practitioners, students, and readers with an interest in architecture and urban culture.

As a reference within Switzerland’s architectural discourse, Hochparterre seeks to illuminate how design decisions shape daily life and the environment. The platform is known for its thoughtful coverage of both theoretical questions and practical developments, contributing to conversations about how cities are planned, built, and experienced.