Lausanne

A spacious, modern library interior with tall bookshelves, tables and chairs arranged for study, a mezzanine level with glass railings, and a ceiling with exposed white beams and large windows letting in natural light.

BCU Internef et Bibliothèque Edouard Fleuret

This 1978 library contains a special collection founded by Lausanne's own Sherlock Holmes.
Exterior of a postmodern building, comprised of curved sections fanning out towards a grass meadow. Two people are walking on a path to the left.

Archives cantonales vaudoises

The visual complexity of the Vaud cantonal archives building reflects its internal organization.
A two-story modern building with large windows and a gray roof, surrounded by landscaped gardens and bushes. The text "l'ISDC" is written on the building.

Bibliothèque de l’Institut Suisse de Droit Comparé

A modest pavillon on the university of Lausanne campus hosts a renowned law collection.
Interior of a contemporary library with rows of tables and computer chairs, and a comfy chair at the front.

Bibliothèque Universitaire de Médecine, Lausanne

On a cliff above city roofs, the new medical library in Lausanne provides busy students with room to work and breathe.
Exterior view of a 1970s pavilion with crenellated roof. The facade is made of vertical stripes of varying shades of orange and pierced with oval windows.

Bibliothèque Municipale de Chauderon, Lausanne

The "beefiettes" may be long gone, but the Lausanne city library's funky colour scheme keeps the 1970s alive.