Henri-Robert von der Mühll

Henri-Robert von der Mühll was a Swiss architect who had been trained as a pianist prior to his architectural studies. He studied at the ETH (Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule) Zürich and worked in Berlin, Vienna and Paris after completing his studies. Von der Mühll lived and worked in his own office in Lausanne from 1925. Von der Mühll co-founded the International Congress of Modern Architecture (CIAM). His major works as a pioneer of the “Neues Bauen” (new building) were office and private buildings, parks and gardens.

Von der Mühll also designed furniture, lamps and carpets. He was later active in town planning and building settlements. In addition, he wrote several articles and books about the connection between architecture and art. He also worked as a graphic designer and designed posters and stamps for the Olympic Jubilee in Lausanne 1944. Both submitted projects for the 1928 art competitions were not realized. The entry of the stadium with swimming pool in Lausanne’s Ouchy district comprised five exhibits.