Neuchâtel is a French-speaking canton with a solid competition activity. Neuchâtel city, La Chaux-de-Fonds (UNESCO World Heritage) and Le Locle are the main venues. The watchmaking and precision industry culture is reflected in high quality expectations for the built environment.
Competitions are in French. La Chaux-de-Fonds, with its Le Corbusier tradition and UNESCO status, has a distinctive architectural identity that manifests in demanding competitions.