Valentin Bearth

Valentin Bearth is a Full Professor at the Academy of Architecture, Università della Svizzera italiana (USI), based in Mendrisio, Switzerland. He is a practicing architect and co-founder of the renowned firm Bearth & Deplazes, which has offices in Chur and Zurich and has received international recognition for its work in public and residential architecture.

His research and professional work focus on architectural design, construction detailing, and architectural theory. His firm's projects span schools, housing, and public buildings, reflecting a deep engagement with materiality, context, and tectonic expression. He has contributed significantly to architectural discourse through built work and academic teaching.

Valentin Bearth was a finalist for the Mies van der Rohe Award in 1999, one of the most prestigious recognitions in European architecture. He served on the Federal Commission for the Protection of Monuments in Switzerland from 1997 to 2000, demonstrating his expertise in heritage and conservation.

As an academic advisor and educator, he has shaped architectural pedagogy at USI. Though specific advisees and research grants are not listed, his leadership in both practice and academia underscores his influence. His office is located at the Canavée building (C3.63) on the Mendrisio campus, and he can be contacted via email or phone for appointments.