Herzog & de Meuron Retains 1980s Military Antenna for TITLIS Tower
In June 2026, Herzog & de Meuron's TITLIS Tower was inaugurated on Mount Titlis, Switzerland, as part of a CHF 150 million development plan. Standing at 76 meters, the tower integrates a Swiss Army antenna from the 1980s, promoting sustainable construction. An evaluation found the original mountain station unsuitable for renovation, resulting in its demolition. The design includes two cantilevered glass sections for retail and a 120-seat dining establishment, alongside four vertical circulation towers. Construction materials comprise galvanized steel, stainless steel, concrete, and glass. An underground Rock Passage links the tower to the mountain station. By 2029, energy use is expected to decrease, cutting CO₂ emissions by 95%. The tower houses a Rolex Boutique, Joseph's Restaurant, and additional retail areas, with a new mountain station planned for 2029.
Key facts
- TITLIS Tower opened in early June 2026.
- Height: 76 meters.
- Retains a 1980s Swiss Army antenna tower.
- Masterplan cost: CHF 150 million.
- Two glazed cantilevered volumes: lower retail, upper 120-seat restaurant.
- Cross-shaped arrangement is structurally determined, not symbolic.
- Materials: galvanized steel, stainless steel, concrete, glass, wood (restaurant).
- Horizon Deck at 54 meters.
- Rolex Boutique is world's highest.
- CO₂ emissions to fall by ~95% after 2029 mountain station completion.
- Underground Rock Passage retained from 1980s.
- Second phase mountain station scheduled for 2029.
Entities
Artists
- Herzog & de Meuron
- Josef Kuster
Institutions
- Herzog & de Meuron
- Titlis Cableways
- Rolex
- Joseph's Restaurant
Locations
- Mount Titlis
- Engelberg
- Switzerland