This street corner is between Zwingli-, and Tellstrasse and is located in a district bordered to the East by the notable Langstrasse and to the West by the Sihl. The crossroad joins two very similar roads, which are the same in width and practically the same in length (Zwinglistrasse 234m, Tellstrasse 288m). The insignia of both bears the names of well-known Swiss figures: William Tell, Swiss national hero, and Ulrich Zwingli, theologian and reformer of the church.
Above the entrance to the building is a large sign bearing the namesake of the bar Exer. A passerby’s first impression of the corner is starkly influenced by this indication. The corner’s structure is perfectly symmetrical, and the building reflects this symmetry in that it’s facades exhibit uniformity. The entrance to the bar, being symmetrical, is positioned diagonally, with an angle of 45° to the streets. This structural quality creates harmony and continuity between the two roads, and the traffic of the conjunction is aided by the smoothing of the angle between them. The edge of the building is missing, and in its place, there is a narrow facade, which is as wide as the entrance to the room. This narrow element develops in height along the front of the building. The progression between the two streets is also perceived by the stairs leading to the bar which, due to its curvilinear shape, allows the two streets to join very fluidly. The entrance is particularly interesting because it consists of a narrowing staircase that creates a threshold to the building, which attracts visitors. This, in turn, opens up a connection to the intersection.
