Uri is one of Switzerland's smallest and most sparsely populated cantons. Altdorf is the main competition venue. School buildings and public buildings are in the foreground; the alpine location brings specific requirements for construction materials and climate resilience.
Uri is known as a historic founding canton of the Confederation. The Gotthard region occasionally generates nationally significant infrastructure projects. Competitions are directed mainly at regional and supra-regional Swiss firms; the small market enables close collaboration between clients and planning teams.
Renovation of heritage-protected buildings and alpine protective structures are distinctive competition themes that require specialist knowledge.