How a village is created

"We were shocked at first by the plans the architects submitted as proposals to the competition." Hany Ayad, who has been responsible for destination development at Orascom Development Holding for over 30 years, was a member of the Andermatt Swiss Alps competition jury and remembers back. Things then worked better on the second go-round.

Some time passed from planning to implementation. For many of the architects, this project was forgotten. This was also the case for Marcel Santer of Ilg Santer Architekten Zurich. "I was a bit surprised when I got a call in spring 2021." Meanwhile, the shell of the Mira apartment building, which Marcel Santer and his team planned over 10 years ago, is completed. Even though it has not been realised exactly as planned at the time, mainly due to changes and advances in the construction industry.

"The needs of the owners have changed. Today we build apartments with more spacious living areas and several bedrooms. After an active day in the mountains, people want space to relax and socialise," knows Vincent Jandowsky, Development Director Real Estate at Andermatt Swiss Alps.

Andermatt Reuss is growing and growing. This year, ten apartment buildings will be under construction. The new squares, shops and restaurants will bring life to this part of the village. As soon as the area between Andermatt Central station and Andermatt Reuss is completed, we will be able to say that Andermatt has grown into a single entity. This will also fulfill the promise that Andermatt will be perceived as one village.

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