Abächerli Media AG from Sarnen is insolvent - a serious IT error and a tough market drove the company into bankruptcy The long-established Abächerli Media AG from Sarnen (OW) is insolvent - around 30 employees lose their jobs Particularly explosive: the insolvency was triggered by a serious error by an external IT service provider that brought the company to its knees applications and backups on the servers were deleted due to an error in June 2022 "Our company was completely without an ERP system for around ten weeks as a result," says the statement from the Board of Directors and management it was practically impossible to continue operations The entire IT system had to be rebuilt - a feat of strength with serious economic consequences The estimated loss amounts to over 750,000 Swiss francs the liability insurance of the external IT partner only covered a fraction of this There was no full recovery - with long-term consequences: The company According to the Luzerner Zeitung the IT company in question only found out about the public accusations following a media inquiry The owner initially signaled a willingness to talk but then stated that he did not wish to comment But it was not only the IT disaster that caused the company to falter Like many companies in the printing industry Abächerli Media AG had been exposed to a declining market for some time it was still holding its own better than many of its competitors until mid-2024 Countermeasures were unable to stabilize the situation decisively the company's bank terminated all contracts The Board of Directors was forced to deposit the balance sheet and file for bankruptcy liegt nicht in der gewünschten Sprache vor Möchten Sie auf die Startseite der gewählten Sprache wechseln The content you are trying to access is not available in the selected language Would you like to switch to the home page of the selected language Climate & Resources Interiors & Design Products & References Videos & Podcasts Current Issue Collaborations Advertorials Company Portraits BAU 2025 Detail About Schüco Detail About Solarlux BAU 2025 Events DETAIL Product Award 2023 DETAIL Award 2024 DETAIL Award 2022 Detail Inspiration DETAIL Magazine DETAIL Inspiration DETAIL Books Contributors 60 Years DETAIL Digital Lab DETAIL Product Award 2023 DETAIL Award 2022 Legal Notice Data protection Social Media Media Kit Newsletter Climate & Resources Interiors & Design Products & References Current Issue Collaborations Events In the business park on the outskirts of town Seiler Linhart Architects have erected a decidedly urban-looking timber building The edifice will accommodate the new headquarters of the bank of the Swiss canton of Obwalden in future The five-storey new-build currently stands at a very isolated spot but this will change when a mixed-use new quarter comes about all around over the next few years With the exception of its stiffening concrete core the bank building solely has a skeleton structure incorporating columns and cross-beams in spruce and ash both the two-storey entrance hall and the three-storey inner court above it are positioned slightly off-centre The entrance hall plays a pivotal role in the two lower storeys while the green inner court provides natural light and fresh air to the offices higher up in the building The division of the room programme into two is clearly legible on the tightly gridded facades: the windows on the two lower storeys are shaded by sliding shutters in perforated sheet aluminium while those in a compartmentalised configuration further up have been provided with blinds the only exception concerning the ground floor where the timber building sits on a base clad in precast concrete units the timber skeleton structure has been left exposed while partition walls have simply been erected in the lightweight construction method to facilitate adaption of interior layout Extensive glazing opens up the office rooms to the central circulation area surrounding the interior courtyard; technical installations are integrated between the ceiling beams An eye-catcher in the customer service hall concerns the 120-m² light ceiling featuring grey-painted MDF wafers organised into a kind of anti-glare grid between the ceiling cross-beams an ornamental touch is added in the form of a faint pattern milled into the wooden cladding of the window lintels where those so inclined are able to make out the stylised letters O K und B – standing for Obwaldner Kantonalbank Architecture: Seiler Linhart ArchitektenClient: Obwaldner KantonalbankLocation: Im Feld 2 Structural engineering: Pirmin Jung Ingenieure für Holzbau CES BauingenieurLandscape architecture: freiraumarchitekturBuilding services engineering: JOP Josef Ottiger + PartnerSite management: Eggimann ArchitektenClient consulting budgeting: Büro für BauökonomieElectrical engineering: ScherlerLighting design: LG LightguideContractor: ARGE Holzbau OKB Sarnen The new headquarters for Doctors without Borders fosters work in constantly changing teams green facade and the connection to the heating and cooling network of Lake Geneva also make it an ecological showcase project The Bovenbouwwerksplaats integrates office spaces a restaurant and a residents’ parkade in a former factory hall operated by the Dutch railway company known in Italian as Rifugio Petrarca and located not far from Merano can withstand avalanches but inside it offers something approaching contemporary cosiness DETAIL ARCHITECTURE GmbH is a leading international platform for design and construction solutions in architecture usable information and inspiration to all of the world's leading architects and architectural schools based on a unique project database with thousands of buildings documented in detail - in DETAIL Events DETAIL Inspiration DETAIL Inspiration FAQ Magazine Books Collection Cancel Subscription Social Media Register now for our newsletter and get a €10 voucher for the DETAIL Shop By sending this message, I agree that the data provided may be processed and used for the purpose of sending the newsletter. 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(Data protection) The Swiss practice’s holiday home on the banks of Lake Sarnen generates high drama from a spartan arrangement of bold structural elements Nestling on the banks of Lake Sarnen in Switzerland the House with Two Columns is a small holiday home designed by young Swiss practice Atelier Scheidegger Keller It’s a spartan arrangement of interior terraces embedded into the hillside hidden under a wide overhanging roof that balances on two twisted “The weird thing was that the client had to build this house,” says Christian Scheidegger There was originally a building on the site Swiss law means that a replacement building must occupy the same plot as the previous one but also that there is a five-year limit to start work on the replacement The single interior is arranged over three different levels living space on the middle level looking over the water Auxiliary spaces are tucked into a basement space under the kitchen “The interesting thing about a house in one space,” explains Scheidegger The interesting thing about a house in one space is that everything is visible This strength of presence doesn’t just refer to the proximity of all the parts of the house but its connection to the natural world outside a relationship heightened by the structure The full-height window that looks out over the water wraps around the building unbroken by anything other than the door and window frames symbolically opening the house to its surroundings This is concentrated by the overhanging roof which is made of precast concrete elements in a pyramidal grid; these are brought down on four angled beams eventually coming together as the two columns near the middle of the space It’s a virtuosic structural dance for such a small building and creates a great deal of poised tension within such a simple “We are concerned about the relationship between elements,” says Scheidegger Only in the relationship with other elements – the architectonics the landscape and so on – does it become interesting.” The diagonal patterns of the roof structure are mimicked by the floor tiles and the roof shingles and everything seems to come out of the simplest of gestures Scheidegger Keller is just one of a number of young studios operating in Switzerland experimenting with similar themes of structural rationalism and the balance between historic and modernist aesthetics It’s an area of research that owes a lot to the mature generation of Swiss architects – both Scheiddeger and Keller spent time in Christian Kerez’s office – and the approach of schools such as ETH Zurich The comparative respect in which architects are held in Switzerland also matters The seriousness with which young Swiss practices approach their small commissions may seem solemn but compared to the endless rounds of flimsy pop-ups their British counterparts are often forced into designing Read about Grayson Perry and Fat Architecture’s holiday home in Essex for Living Architecture in our current issue, Leisure Who will fill Switzerland’s vacant women’s single spot following Jeannine Gmelin’s retirement Swiss Rowing name their early-season team formations Ten crews have been selected to race at the 2023 World Rowing Cup I A second round of testing will finalise team selection after the European Championships This year Swiss Rowing hope to secure at least three Olympic qualification spots via the 2023 World Rowing Championships in Belgrade Two single scullers have been selected to race for Switzerland at the first world cup was a mainstay in the women’s quad last year and stroked her crew to a silver medal behind the Chinese quad at the 2022 World Rowing Cup II She last featured internationally in the single in 2019 and twice medalled at the Under 23 World Rowing Championships (in 2015 and 2017) Former lightweight and indoor world record holder Sofia Meakin returns to the water after an arm injury put paid to her 2022 season. She joins the openweight women’s quad who hope to build on last season’s run of A-Final finishes. The Swiss quad secured a silver medal at the 2022 World Rowing Cup II in Poznan, Poland Two lightweight women’s doubles have been selected to race in Zagreb It is expected the world cup result will determine who races at the European Championships in Bled No change in the lineups of the lightweight men. Three stand out athletes earn their berth Raphaël Ahumada, Jan Schäuble and Andri Struzina. They each won a bronze medal at last year’s Euros, and Ahumada and Schäuble placed fourth at the 2022 World Rowing Championships Despite fierce internal competition Ahumada and Schäuble remain in the lightweight men’s double and Struzina in the single Roman Röösli and Andrin Gulich have shown impressive speed right from the get-go in their newly formed pair. Head Coach Wright wants to test this combination against international opposition before deciding on the final formations of his men’s four and pair W1x Pascale Walker (RC Zurich); Aurelia-Maxima Janzen (SC Caslano e Malcantone)W4x Sofia Meakin (CA Vésenaz) Salome Ulrich (all SC Luzern)LW2x Frédérique Rol (Lausanne Sports Aviron) Patricia Merz (SC Zug) and Olivia Nacht (RC Baden) Eline Rol (SN Genève Aviron) M2- Andrin Gulich (SC Küsnacht) Roman Röösli (SC Sempach)M4- Patrick Brunner (SC Sempach) Dominic Condrau (RC Rapperswil-Jona)M4x Maurin Lange (SC Luzern) Scott Bärlocher (RC Baden)LM2x Raphaël Ahumada (FW RC Morges) Jan Schäuble (SC Stansstad)LM1x Andri Struzina (SC Zug) We share the cheapest places to live in Switzerland for expats looking to live the good life in the most expensive country in the world By Gayatri Bhaumik there are several great options for expats looking for the cheapest places to live in Switzerland or TV package with just a couple of clicks Alao let you compare hundreds of cellphone and home internet plans to find one to fit any budget They also offer exclusive deals and advice seven days a week Top mobile and internet deals are at your fingertips with Alao These are all factors that Credit Suisse Bank takes into account in it 2016 cost of living in Switzerland study The most recent survey found that for families the cheapest places to live in Switzerland are the cantons of Valais This is due to the fact that these cantons make plenty of allowances and tax deductions for families and childcare and Graubünden also offer plenty of other tax breaks alongside affordable housing and transport To give you an idea of the more affordable options here is an overview of the cheapest places to live in Switzerland The canton of Uri is consistently making the cut as the cheapest place to live in Switzerland Its comparatively cheap property costs are the canton also offers relatively low tax rates there is no upper limit for tax deductions for the cost of childcare Commuters can also enjoy unlimited tax deductions And while health insurance can be expensive in Switzerland, you can enjoy low insurance premiums in Uri. The country-wide hike levied in 2017 amounted to less than 3% in the canton. This German-speaking canton is one of Switzerland’s oldest and enjoys a low unemployment rate; this was just 1% in 2018 there isn’t that much to do here and there aren’t that many expats there were only 4,295 foreign residents in the canton. Like Uri, Glarus enjoys many of the same financial benefits of lower-cost housing and modest tax rates it is also often named the cheapest place to live in Switzerland apartment rentals here are around CHF 1,500 to CHF 3,000/month you can expect to spend around CHF 300,000 to CHF 800,000 on an apartment or CHF 400,000 to CHF 900,000 on a house utilities for an 85-square-meter apartment are Similarly, a three-course meal for two will set you back around CHF110. Because of this, the cost of living may be slightly higher than other “cheap” places to live in the country. This is somewhat mitigated, however, by the fact that Glarus residents have a relatively higher freely disposable income value and enjoy tax benefits. the canton of Glarus has plenty of economic opportunities many leading companies in the fields of mechanical and electric engineering and food and environmental technology are located in the area the canton’s location in the heart of Switzerland means that residents of Glarus can easily get to Zurich and its international airport also makes it a more expat-friendly option. Although it is a very picturesque area, Appenzell Innerrhoden is very rural. So while residents of the canton enjoy hiking the verdant Alpine hills and twee villages with a foreign population that amounts to about only 10% if you are able to work remotely and love spending time in the great outdoors When it comes to the cheapest places to live in Switzerland, Obwalden is another great option the cost of living will depend on exactly where you live in this economically diverse canton residing in rural villages such as Lungern and Giswil is more affordable than in the historic center of Sarnen or Kerns. House prices reflect the economic realities of Obwalden you might expect to pay between CHF 370,500 and CHF 3,302,000 for a house or CHF 1,100 to CHF 2,946 on renting an apartment Nevertheless, you’ll enjoy some of the lowest taxes in Europe thanks to a well-developed network of roads and railways you’ll be within easy reach of major centers like Zurich and Lucerne Not to mention you’ll get to enjoy all the breathtaking scenery the canton has to offer, coupled with an unbeatable quality of life. It’s also an especially attractive proposition for German-speaking students since the University of Lucerne is easily accessible There are plenty of technical colleges to choose from too. A plethora of advantages come together to make Neuchâtel a top choice for expats looking to settle in Switzerland only some of them make it a contender for the cheapest place to live in Switzerland residents can benefit from affordable health insurance and a tax deduction of up to CHF 19,000 for childcare with the average hovering around CHF 6,200/month a city-center three-bedroom apartment costs around CHF 1,886/month to rent and CHF 350,000 to CHF 2,800,000 to buy you’ll pay just CHF 65 for a monthly transport pass and perhaps CHF 100 for a three-course meal for two And people say you can’t find a good deal in Switzerland with around 25% of the population being foreign-born. You might not have even heard of the canton of Thurgau but it regularly crops up as the cheapest place to live in Switzerland it boasts an admirable Alpine climate as well as vineyards the capital of Frauenfeld is surprisingly affordable you can buy an apartment for around CHF 410,000 you might only pay CHF 950 to CHF 1,050/month for an apartment. Although salaries here are comparatively low – around CHF 5,000 on average – the cost of living is also quite low you can expect to pay around CHF 138/month for utilities and CHF 100 for a three-course meal for two at a nice restaurant. A surprisingly attractive contender for the cheapest place to live in Switzerland, the French-speaking canton of Jura has plenty going for it which makes it highly appealing for startups and those looking to invest The cost of living is practically negligible you can expect to pay as little as CHF 510/month to rent an apartment (although this can go up to CHF 1,800) along with CHF 123/month for utilities. Home to the Matterhorn, chi-chi ski resorts, and the Rhône Valley vineyards, the canton of Valais has plenty to offer expats seeking adventure And that’s even before you get to the affordability that makes this a strong contender for the cheapest place to live in Switzerland These include a CHF 3,000 minimum tax deduction for childcare and an unlimited tax break for commuters and rates were raised less than 5% in 2017. and a bustling economy dedicated to the service industry Singapore-born Gayatri took her first flight at 10 days old and hasn’t looked back since A three-year-old Fort Collins startup that matches landlords and home renters received a $6.5 million investment from a Utah-based venture capital firm will use the capital to nearly double its workforce and enhance technology TurboTenant employs 18 workers in Fort Collins and plans to add up to 15 more positions in the next year. the company serves more than 200,000 landlords and has helped more than 2 million renters across the country find a home TurboTenant offers online rental applications Potential renters pay a fee for background and credit reports. "are that it's really challenging (for landlords) to pick a tenant out of a large pool of applicants." Once the credit and background checks are complete who can then invite potential tenants to tour the property and apply to live in the unit the company plans to launch online rent payments and communication tools “We have deep customer insights and data that help us innovate and expand our product offerings based on demand and value," Steinbarth said in a statement. "Our goal has always been to use technology to revolutionize the rental process The influx of capital will help accelerate that process." Investor RET Ventures is an early stage venture fund that helps build cutting-edge real estate technology companies for the multifamily industry. Their investment brings the total amount TurboTenant has raised to about $10 million RET Ventures Managing Director John Helm said in a press release that TurboTenant caught its eye because of its "uniquely powerful software for independent landlords and tenants "The company delivers an incredibly valuable online suite of landlord tools to a historically underserved segment of the independent landlord market which has made it one of the fastest growing rent-tech companies in the market today. We hope to help them continue their rapid growth and expansion into the multifamily industry cementing their leadership position.” TurboTenant is hosting a community happy hour from 5-7 p.m. Monday at its offices to celebrate its recent funding and growth. Pat Ferrier is a senior reporter covering business, health care and growth issues in Northern Colorado. Please support her work and that of other Coloradoan journalists by subscribing: See Coloradoan.com/subscribe to learn how. Sign In Register Gerhard (Gary) von Wyl died peacefully on August 27 and found a passion for music as a boy chorister and later as a yodeller in the Yodel Club Heimattreu in Calgary Gary loved food and trained as a chef in Switzerland before emigrating to Canada to work in Banff He left cooking to become a professional driver and drove for Banff Transportation Group for 22 years becoming a recognized friendly face for local and international clients His passion for food continued all his life and he expressed his love for friends and family by creating exquisite meals calm and kind. He is survived by his wife Clara Guerrero his sister Ruth and brothers Beat and Markus The family is deeply grateful to a wide circle of friends Home Care and Palliative Care Society of the Bow Valley for Gary’s care in his last months September 14 at The Shrine Church of Our Lady of the Rockies (2 Silvertip Trail If friends wish to donate in honour of Gary More NATIONAL OBITUARIES > William Tell is a legendary figure in Swiss folklore known today for his exploits as a marksman with bow and arrow reportedly shooting an apple off the top of his son’s head A new .900 fine gold coin from Switzerland celebrates the famous Swiss national hero The work of Tell is mentioned for the first time in the White Book of Sarnen a chartulary compiled around 1470 by the civic recorder Hans Schriber from Obwalden. the figure of Tell crops up at the time of the Burgundian Wars in a song about the origin of the Confederation (“Song of Tell” of 1477). his story was recorded in the Chronicle of the City of Lucerne by Melchior Russ and Petermann Etterlin and printed for the first time It also found its way into the Swiss Chronicles written by Heinrich Brennwald of Zurich between 1508 and 1516. chronicler Aegidius Tschudi condensed the various handed-down oral and written versions of Tell’s narrative into a saga that he dated 1307 Popular theater performances in Central Switzerland also helped spread the Tell legend. Dramatization of the Tell legend by Friedrich Schiller (the premiere was in 1804) made the story well known initially in Europe and later on worldwide Schiller drew extensively on the chronicle of Aegidius Tschudi Schiller’s play is the basis for the great opera Guillaume Tell by Gioachino Rossini Early depictions showed Tell in different costumes depending on the spirit of the time. was influenced by the Tell monument by the sculptor Richard Kissling (1895) in Altdorf and by the famous Tell painting by Ferdinand Hodler dated 1897 Swissmint has issued a 50-franc gold coin designed by Angelo Boog The coin shows what may be a statue of Tell right hand raised and left hand holding a crossbow The reverse carries the nation and year of issue The .900 fine gold coin is denominated 10 Swiss francs The coin weighs 11.29 grams and measures 25 millimeters in diameter A total of 4,500 Proof examples are available To order, visit the Swissmint website. Paper Money World Coins WHERE TO MEET More than 270 classic beauties have already registered for this year's O-iO event The wide variety of vehicles promises another unique show for classic car enthusiasts From lovingly maintained bread-and-butter classics to exclusive pre-war models the 25th anniversary event of the O-iO on May 18 and 19 will feature a wide range of vehicles more than 270 vehicles will be on display in Sarnen and Engelberg O-iO is free Whitsun fun for all participants and spectators Children and young classic car fans up to the age of 15 can put their photographic talent to the test in the photo competition including three grams of gold for first place younger visitors can have fun on the bobby car track The Belle Époque special program is another focal point in the fascinating presentation of this era with authentic groups and vehicles from the period Three bands will provide an exuberant atmosphere in Sarnen on Saturday from 4 pm O-iO is therefore more than just a classic car meeting The passenger rides on Saturday after lunch are also among the highlights for the many spectators A varied program awaits those taking part in the O-iO with their classic cars In addition to the exhibitions in Sarnen and Engelberg an idyllic tour on Obwalden's back roads is on the program on Saturday afternoon The route includes the route of the Sarnen soapbox race the huge O-iO entourage will head to Engelberg One of the two routes leads over the Ächerli Pass More information about the event can be found on the website o-io.ch he has led the long-established Obwalden-based company since 1945 as CEO from 2002 to 2015 and since then as Chairman of the Board of Directors The fact that Eberli Sarnen AG has developed into one of the most important overall service providers in Central Switzerland's construction and real estate industry over the past ten years is due in no small part to Toni Bucher The fact that Bucher is now giving up his post at the end of the year and also stepping down as a member of the board of directors of Frutt Resort AG and First Swiss Collection AG is part of a staggered succession plan Toni Bucher had already set the appropriate course in 2015 with the handover of the CEO function to Alain Grossenbacher For more information, please refer to the November issue of our trade magazine IMMOBILIEN Business Ian Wright succeeds Edouard Blanc as Switzerland’s new Head Coach Familiar waters for Wright as he previously held the same position during the Rio Olympiad His last spell as Switzerland’s Head Coach culminated with their lightweight four winning an Olympic gold medal The New Zealander is due to return in December 2021 The National Rowing Centre in Sarnen is familiar to Wright as he previously held the same position from 2014 to 2016 Wright’s last spell as Switzerland’s Head Coach culminated with their lightweight four winning an Olympic gold medal at Rio 2016 “I have very fond memories of Switzerland and of the work I did at Swiss Rowing and I am happy to return to the National Rowing Centre in Sarnen I have followed with interest the development in the Swiss Rowing Federation over the last five years The federation has a good mix of experienced athletes and an up-and-coming younger generation of rowers,” says Ian Wright With Paris 2024 on the horizon Wright explains the unique challenge of Olympic preparation “We have one year less to prepare and a limited time to qualify for the Olympics train well and smartly and put together new boats” During the Tokyo Olympiad Wright coached in the southern hemisphere Following a successful Rio 2016 he accepted a new role in Canberra Australia as Rowing Australia’s men’s Head Coach “I am proud of the achievements from the past five years with the Men’s program at Rowing Australia An obvious highlight being the gold medal in Tokyo It has been a tough second half of this Olympiad which has seen me have extended periods away from my family I am looking forward to now having the opportunity to spend time with my family back in New Zealand” Some speculated Wright would find a role within Rowing New Zealand The New Zealander has international renown and a proven record of coaching success At Tokyo 2020 the Australian men’s four dominated their opposition and secured an Olympic gold medal and their sculling counterparts in the men’s quad returned to Australia as Olympic bronze medallists At 2019 World Rowing Championships in Linz the Australian men did not win any gold medals but the men’s four dominated the early Olympiad winning consecutive world championship titles in 2017 and 2018 Prior to the Swiss lightweight four winning in Rio 2016 Wright’s rowers secured two consecutive European championship titles and won world championships in 2015 Switzerland’s federation director Christian Stofer applauds their new signing, “I warmly welcome Ian Wright to his former place of work in Sarnen. We know that Ian works very hard for success. Now we have clarity to do the planning work and organise the training operations” The next step for Swiss Rowing is to determine who will form Wright’s coaching team and support his vision for Paris 2024 Immense sadness follows the unexpected passing of Coach Robin Dowell was found on the morning of Friday 16th December by his athletes in a coaching launch on Lake Sarnen in the canton of Obwalden Dowell was the coach of Switzerland’s women’s single sculler “Robin was more than a first-class coach for me My thoughts are with his family and loved ones,” she said in a statement released by Swiss Rowing Prior to becoming Swiss Rowing’s Chief Coach in 2017 Dowell was the Lead Coach for Juniors at GB Rowing.