Gotthard Bank, Lugano, Switzerland, Perspective
Mario Botta
Swiss, born 1943
1986
A pen-and-ink perspective by Mario Botta that proposes a new bank complex, using precise drawing to show the buildings’ massing and how they would meet the street.
You’re first struck by the crisp, parallel hatching that sculpts heavy, blocky volumes set against a wide pale sky, while energetic, curly foliage and small street figures anchor the scene at human scale.
The sheet exemplifies the enduring role of hand-drawn architectural perspectives in the late 20th century—translating geometric, modernist ideas into persuasive images that shaped client decisions and helped define Botta’s contribution to Swiss architecture.
Medium
Pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
37 1/4 x 37 1/4" (94.6 x 94.6 cm)
Classification
Department
Credit
Gift of Banca del Gottardo
Accession
206.1987
Palette
Art Terms
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