Herzog & De Meuron at the Royal Academy, August 15th 2023
Herzog & De Meuron at the Royal Academy on the 15 th of August 2023 Tate Modern, London, 1995-2000, 2005-16, Photo c Iwan Baan Who are Herzog and de Meuron? Turns out they are the architects that built the Tate Modern and many other buildings besides. Their business HQ is in Basel, Switzerland, a small yet vital city which possesses the 11 th most valuable art collection in the world. How does Switzerland manage to punch so far above its weight since its one of the smallest European nations in terms of population and land mass? Herzog and de Meuron at the Royal Academy The countries liberal ethos and championing of progressive values is reflected in Herzog’s and de Meuron’s work. Swiss neutrality has been adapted after WW2, making Switzerland a vital, influential nation. Extension of the Stadtcasino Basel, 2012-2020, Photo c Ruedi Walti The exhibition begins with their models for buildings as diverse as the Serpentine Gallery, Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge footba