Bahnhofstrasse in Zürich, Switzerland — Central Europe (the Alps)

Lux Guyer (1894-1955)

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 17, 2024

1. Lux Guyer (1894-1955) Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

eröffnete hier 1924 als erste Frau ihr eigenes Architekturbüro. 1927 wurde sie Chefarchitektin der ersten Schweizerischen Ausstellung für Frauenfragen «SAFFA» in Bern. In Zürich zeugen der «Lettenhof» in Wipkingen und das Studentinnenheim «Zum Neuen Lindenhof» an der Kantstrasse von ihrer Arbeit.

(English translation:)
Here in 1924 she was the first woman to open her own architectural office. In 1927 she became chief architect of the first Swiss exhibition for women's issues, "SAFFA" in Bern. In Zurich, the "Lettenhof" in Wipkingen and the student residence "Zum Neuen Lindenhof" on Kantstrasse are testament to her work.

Erected 1997 by Gesellschaft zu Fraumünster Sechseläuten.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1924.

Location. 47° 22.459′ N, 8° 32.301′ E. Marker is in Zürich. It is in Bahnhofstrasse. It is on Bahnhofstrasse, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Bahnhofstrasse 71, Zürich 8001, Switzerland. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is

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in Europe,

Central Europe,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire

and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Zur Trülle (within shouting distance of this marker); Urania Observatory (within shouting distance of this marker); Bienenhof (within shouting distance of this marker); Akazie (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Fountain from Paris (about 120 meters away); Hohe Tanne (about 120 meters away); Mathilde Escher (1808-1875) (about 210 meters away); St. Anna-Kapelle / St. Anna Chapel (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Zürich.

Also see . . . Lux Guyer (Wikipedia).

Excerpt: Luise (Lux) Guyer (20 August 1894 in Zurich – 25 May 1955 in Zurich) was a Swiss architect, remembered above all for designing buildings for the SAFFA women's fair, Bern, in 1927.

In 1924, Guyer became one of the first women in Switzerland to establish her own architectural practice, opening an office in Zurich. Her projects
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 17, 2024

2. Lux Guyer (1894-1955) Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here just to the right of the doorway.
often also covered interiors on which she collaborated with designers. One of her early commissions was a housing project with apartments for single women. In 1927, she was head architect for the first SAAFA fair exhibiting the accomplishments of women. She completed one of the buildings in only three months using prefabricated elements made of wood. When the fair opened the following year in Bern, her reputation was firmly established. Despite years of war and economic hardship, Guyer continued to run her business under her own name, experiencing an upturn in the 1950s.

(Submitted on August 18, 2024.)

Credits. This page was last revised on August 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 182 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 18, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.