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Jost Franz Huwyler-Boller

1874 – 1930

Swiss architect from Zurich

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Lived 1874 – 1930 (aged 55–56). Jost Franz Huwyler-Boller was a Swiss architect.

Jost-Franz Huwyler-Boller (1874 – 1930) was a Swiss architect from Zurich who built several famous hotels.

Career Jost Franz Huwyler-Boller is best known as the architect of the historic Kurhaus Hotel in Bergün, GR. This grand hotel was designed following the Jugendstil style. The hotel was built from 1905 to 1907. It was awarded the "Historical Hotel of the Year" in 2012 by ICOMOS. He also designed the Cresta Palace Hotel in Celerina (St. Moritz), the Schweizerhof Hotel in Como and the former Hotel Reber au Lac in Locarno.

External References ICOMOS Historical Hotel - Kurhaus Berguen (in German)

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Important facts

Born
1874
Birth century
19th century
Died
1930, Zurich
Occupation
Architect
Nationality
Switzerland
Also known as
Jost-Franz Huwyler-Boller

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jost Franz Huwyler-Boller?

Swiss architect from Zurich (1874-1930)

When was Jost Franz Huwyler-Boller born?

Jost Franz Huwyler-Boller was born in 1874.

When did Jost Franz Huwyler-Boller die?

Jost Franz Huwyler-Boller died in 1930 in Zurich.

What was Jost Franz Huwyler-Boller's occupation?

Jost Franz Huwyler-Boller was an architect.

What nationality was Jost Franz Huwyler-Boller?

Jost Franz Huwyler-Boller was Swiss.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jost Franz Huwyler-Boller

· Wikidata: Q7220246

· DBpedia: Jost Franz Huwyler-Boller

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