The Braillard Architectes Foundation
Established in 1987, the Braillard Architects Foundation is a Swiss institution recognized as being of public utility. Its objective is to ensure a better cultural dissemination of quality architecture and urban planning, in line with the Braillard architects (Maurice, Pierre and Charles). Located at rue Saint-Léger 16, Geneva, the Foundation pursues its main missions:
- the protection and enhancement of the architectural heritage, in particular the Braillard archives;
- the promotion of architectural, urban and landscape culture;
- the support and carrying out of studies and research on the built environment, in accordance with the principles of sustainable development and ecological transition.
The Braillard Architects Foundation recognizes the current challenges posed by a rapidly changing world to the built environment, a subject open to multiple expertises, practices and professions. Among these is architecture — at once art, craft and discipline. Its methods, processes, projects and achievements constitute a disciplinary corpus necessary for the design of future ecologically sustainable lifestyles.
Public Role
The Braillard Architects Foundation contributes to the conservation and promotion of architectural heritage, particularly that of the twentieth century, and regularly organizes public events aimed at experts, informed and general audiences. Since 2015, most of this activity has been part of The Eco-Century Project® research-and-culture Program. Offered in several communication formats, this programme aims to raise awareness among the stakeholders concerned about the relationship between the built environment and environmental issues. For several years, the Foundation has thus played the role of “go-between” between different environments: the professions of the built space, higher education, the State, civil society, cultural institutions, the public(s), etc.