Lucerne Culture and Congress Centre, Luzern
The Lucerne Culture and Congress Centre, which was built between 1995 and 2000, is divided into three sections: the Concert Hall, the multi-functional Lucerne Hall, and the Convention Centre, which incorporates the Museum of Art. The KKL is well-known for its remarkable construction and world-class music hall, which can accommodate a broad range of events. It is one of Switzerland's most prominent museums, housing temporary exhibits by national and international artists. In 1989, the competition was won by the idea of Parisian architects Jean Nouvel and Emmanuel Cattani. However, the project money would not be granted for another five years. The city's finest hotels may be seen across the lake from the KKL Lucerne location.
The architect originally envisioned the structure as a ship sinking into the lake. When faced with a succession of referendums, Nouvel had the foresight to involve rather than control the people. By including Lucerners into their new culture center, the 94 million Swiss franc building budget was authorized by a majority vote in 1994. The neutral spaces and art priority allow the masterpieces to perform their magic, which you may witness on your next visit.
Location: Europaplatz 1, 6005 Luzern
