David Chipperfield’s pale stone extension of the Kunsthaus Zürich on the Heimplatz

7 of the best · Zurich, Switzerland

New Openings and Projects in Zurich

The Kunsthaus extension and the Europaallee, The Circle at the airport, the Grossmünster’s renovation, the new SZU station at the HB, Beyer’s move and Honold’s renovation. We give status, not prices.

Our 7 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026

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Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Zurich.

  1. Open

    Kunsthaus Zürich extension

    Altstadt·Development

    David Chipperfield’s extension of the Kunsthaus, opened in 2021.

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  2. Open

    Europaallee

    Kreis 4 & Langstrasse·Development

    The new city quarter beside the main station.

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  1. From early 2027

    Beyer’s Bahnhofstrasse house becomes a Patek Philippe salon

    Bahnhofstrasse & Paradeplatz·Development

    The world’s oldest watch shop hands its premises to Patek Philippe.

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  2. Under way to 2027

    Confiserie Honold renovation

    Bahnhofstrasse & Paradeplatz·Development

    The complete renovation of Honold’s house on the Rennweg.

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  3. Open

    Europaallee

    Kreis 4 & Langstrasse·Development

    The new city quarter beside the main station.

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  4. Under way 2025–2029

    Grossmünster renovation

    Altstadt·Development

    Renovation works on Zurich’s landmark church, from January 2025 to 2029.

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  5. Open

    Kunsthaus Zürich extension

    Altstadt·Development

    David Chipperfield’s extension of the Kunsthaus, opened in 2021.

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  6. Open

    The Circle at Zurich Airport

    Kloten·Development

    The airport’s quarter of hotels, shops, restaurants and a medical centre.

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  7. Reopens 13 Dec 2026

    Zürich HB SZU station

    Kreis 4 & Langstrasse·Development

    The rebuilt underground station of the Uetliberg and Sihltal lines.

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