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Swiss National Bank

Börsenstrasse 16, 8001
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The manhole cover addressing extractivism is situated near the Swiss National Bank. Hidden from view, the building’s underbelly houses one of the largest gold reserves in the world. Gold was among the first minerals ever mined from the earth’s crust, and to this day it remains a key material in countless digital devices.
Why we chose this locationThe manhole cover addressing extractivism is situated near the Swiss National Bank. Hidden from view, the building’s underbelly houses one of the largest gold reserves in the world. Gold was among the first minerals ever mined from the earth’s crust, and to this day it remains a key material in countless digital devices.

Google Headquarters

Europaallee 47, 8004
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Zürich is a strategic hub for global tech companies, thanks to its strong digital and financial infrastructure, business-friendly environment, and strategic location. As a result, the city hosts many data centres handling and storing user data for major companies – one of the most famous has its headquarters right next to the manhole cover on Europaallee.
Why we chose this locationZürich is a strategic hub for global tech companies, thanks to its strong digital and financial infrastructure, business-friendly environment, and strategic location. As a result, the city hosts many data centres handling and storing user data for major companies – one of the most famous has its headquarters right next to the manhole cover on Europaallee.

Central City Square

Lindenhof, 8001
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Lindenhof stands on the site of an ancient Roman castle, and the small hill has likely been inhabited for over 3,000 years. Not far from here, Zürich’s first autonomous youth centre, the Lindenhofbunker, opened in 1970. A fitting spot for the “city” manhole cover, which asks the question: in what kind of city do we want to live?.
Why we chose this locationLindenhof stands on the site of an ancient Roman castle, and the small hill has likely been inhabited for over 3,000 years. Not far from here, Zürich’s first autonomous youth centre, the Lindenhofbunker, opened in 1970. A fitting spot for the “city” manhole cover, which asks the question: in what kind of city do we want to live?.

Paradeplatz Financial District

Bahnhofstrasse 25, 8001
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The Address layer of digital infrastructure is where identity and value become operational – and finance is one of its most tangible expressions. What better place than Paradeplatz to host the manhole cover exploring these themes? The prestigious square has long been synonymous with Switzerland’s financial power.
Why we chose this locationThe Address layer of digital infrastructure is where identity and value become operational – and finance is one of its most tangible expressions. What better place than Paradeplatz to host the manhole cover exploring these themes? The prestigious square has long been synonymous with Switzerland’s financial power.

ETH Zürich Polytechnikum

Polyterrasse ETH, 8001
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ETH Zürich has a long tradition of exploring and developing new forms of interaction between humans and digital technologies. Today, touchscreens and trackpads feel like “natural” interfaces, yet they are the result of decades of research and experimentation, as this section of our exploration reveals.
Why we chose this locationETH Zürich has a long tradition of exploring and developing new forms of interaction between humans and digital technologies. Today, touchscreens and trackpads feel like “natural” interfaces, yet they are the result of decades of research and experimentation, as this section of our exploration reveals.

Nightlife District

Helvetia Pl. 62, 8004
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The rise of the internet once promised endless opportunities for self-expression and connection. For a fortunate few, that might still be true – but the darker reality is that digital subcultures have been stifled by commercialization and control, just like the diversity of Langstrasse’s urban communities is now threatened by relentless gentrification.
Why we chose this locationThe rise of the internet once promised endless opportunities for self-expression and connection. For a fortunate few, that might still be true – but the darker reality is that digital subcultures have been stifled by commercialization and control, just like the diversity of Langstrasse’s urban communities is now threatened by relentless gentrification.