Graubünden, Switzerland's largest canton with three official languages (German, Romansh, Italian), is a distinctive competition venue. Chur as the cantonal capital, and tourism destinations like Davos, Arosa, St. Moritz and Flims regularly issue projects. Alpine architecture, tourism infrastructure and school buildings dominate thematically.
Graubünden is known for exemplary competition culture and has a strong tradition of promoting building quality. Open competitions under SIA 142/143 and overall performance competitions for tourism infrastructure projects are common.
The Romansh-speaking Surselva region and the Engadin generate distinctive building tasks reflecting the tension between alpine tradition and contemporary architecture. International firms participate regularly, especially in well-known tourism destinations.