Swiss Design Exhibition

Marking 150 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and Switzerland, this extensive exhibit shines the spotlight on modern design from the early 20th century to the present day. The design philosophies and ideas behind brands like luxury home textile maker Christian Fischbacher, watch specialists Swatch, and recycle-minded bag company Freitag are explained in detail, while featured artists include the renowned Max Bill, whose work is said to have had a major influence on Le Corbusier's architecture. Contributions from recent years focus on winners of the Swiss Design Award.