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"A new dimension"

In issue n°2 of Inside, it is with great pleasure that we welcome you to our new medical spa and present to you our new range of care packages, rigorously tested by a renowned beauty journalist. This new issue also covers the fantastic work of our medical staff, letters from our guests and the treasures to be found in our region. This is your invitation to discover the unique world of Clinique La Prairie.

Welcome to Clinique La Prairie – I hope you enjoy this issue.

GREGOR MATTLI

President, Clinique La Prairie

Our history here at Clinique La Prairie has been defined by our pioneering mentality, and our medical spa is no exception. A unique facility, winner of several international awards, the clinical

side of patient care is written into its very DNA. It is also the showcase for our range of Swiss Perfection products.

Since the beginning of the year, we’ve undergone major construction work, the completion of which coincides with the publication of the second issue of Inside magazine. Thanks to the changes we’ve made, we’ve given a lot of consideration to the architecture and materials used to give a more modern and relaxed feel and to open up new areas. We’ve done a lot of work on the architecture and building materials to give it a more modern and comfortable atmos-phere, and to open up new spaces such as the Spa Café and the Swiss Perfection Lounge.

We’ve also created a brand new range of care packages which make the most out of the medical side of the spa, and which benefit from the recent Swiss Perfection product developments and new technologies that we’ve acquired. This is a very special range of services, suited both to long- and short-term guests.

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3 EdITORIALBy Gregor Mattli, President, Clinique La Prairie

6 PORTfOLIO Mathieu Bernard-Reymond. The imagined reality

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18 PORTRAITPaul-André Despland. The brain mechanic

22 CULTUREZentrum Paul Klee. A museum like a work of art

26 dOSSIERThe spa. A new dimension

32 ARChITECTURESensitive spaces

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2638 fACESTheir experiences

42 OUR hISTORYBirth of a medical center

44 VITALITYBetter living, during and after menopause

46 TRUE/fALSESkincare : between science and faith

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48 dISCOVERRolex Learning Center. Open access to scientific research

50 SwISS PASSIONReuge, start up the music !

52 AMbASSAdORCarmen Chaplin. The landscapes of childhood

56 fAShIONA lesson in style, in three films Snow White

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60 SwISS LUxURYHelvetic innovation and prestige

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Mathieu bernard-Reymond is a french pho-tographer who lives and works in Lausanne. he has received a number of prestigious awards and his works are displayed in an array of international festivals and museums. his photographs, treading a line between journalism and poetry, philosophy and fiction, question the bonds uniting the individual and the modern world, a world made from speed and illusions. he builds his photos digitally, associating his own snapshots from different sources and manipulating them on his compu-ter. News, the economy and technology are his inspirations, but the worlds he creates from these real data are purely imaginary and precisely metaphoric.

www.monsieurmathieu.com

Mathieu Bernard-Reymond

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“Metaphors are often closer to reality than the facts”. This quote from Norman Mailer is a perfect illustration of the work of Mathieu Bernard-Reymond who uses ima-ginary landscapes to document the real world.

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Inside magazine 8 Fall-winter 2013-2014Sans titre n°89, from the disparitions series


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HEARTBEATSDr. Jan Adamec, a cardiologist at Clinique La Prai-rie and consultant cardiologist at the Geneva Uni-versity Hospital’s (HUG) Cardiology Center, has published a number of books in collaboration with his father, Dr. Richard Adamec, who has been in charge of Holter readings at the Geneva University Hospital for more than thirty years, on the subject of long-term electrocardiograms. These books have been translated into seven languages. Three new books, written in partnership with prestigious co-authors, have been published in recent months. The English version, published by the respected publisher Springer, was written in collaboration with Pr Hein J. J. Wellens, considered the founding father of clinical rhythmology in the Maastricht University Hospital Academy. The Chinese edition, published in Mandarin, was written with Pr Cheuk-Man Yu, director of the cardiology department at the Chinese Hong Kong University. Lastly, the Russian version was co-authored in Ukraine with Pr Gryn, Director of the Cardiological Institute in Donetsk.

An automobile beauty pageantLast April during a one-off rally, the finest Rolls-Royce and Bentleys in the world came together on the shores of Lake Léman. Organized by the Swiss branch of the Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts Club, this auto-mobile beauty pageant gave classic car enthusiasts the opportunity to come and admire the rarest and most fascinating models such as the Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Piccadilly Roadster from 1922 or the Rolls-Royce Phantom III from 1936, winner of the elegance award this time round. After the rally, which saw thirty classic cars roll from Lausanne to Montreux, the event ended in typically elegant fashion in the gardens of Clinique La Prairie, which sponsored the event.

A tAilor-mAde dietWhat does it take to lose weight ? this is a recurring question at Cli-

nique La Prairie, and one that unfortunately has no simple answer :

everybody has their own issues, and their own unique relationship

with food. Whether the aim is to lose weight, get a better grip on

your nutrition or learn to eat a healthy, balanced diet, Clinique La

Prairie’s approach to nutrition is fully tailored to suit you.

All of the medical programs start with a dietary consultation. the

aim of this isn’t just weight loss : it’s important to understand the

objectives of each patient during their stay and offer the right meals

for everybody, adapted to their needs and keeping that all-impor-

tant concept of enjoyment.

to guide their patients for the duration of their program and to help

them maintain the good food habits they’ve learnt once they leave,

the dietary team has developed a nutrition

guide. this has everything you require, for

example teaching how there is no need to

avoid fat – rather the opposite – and that

protein is an accompaniment to a dish, not

the main component.


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Frequency : 28 800 vph (4Hz)Bezel and case back in ATZ with titanium caseband

Polo de Saint Tropez logo engraved on the rear sapphire glassBaseplate and bridges in titanium, hand polished,

wet sandblasted, PVD treated Anglage and polishing by hand

Limited edition of 25 pieces

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RiChaRd StRauSS in MontREuxMany musicians have drawn inspiration from the beauty and tranquility of Montreux. Among them, you can find Richard Strauss (1864-1949), the composer of “The Knight of the Rose”, who regularly came to Switzerland. Towards the end of his life, in 1947 he took up residence in the Montreux Palace. It was here that he composed the double concertino for clarinet and bassoon and two of his sublime four last song. Here, he also com-posed his final piece, a lied entitled “Malven”. After all these years, Richard Strauss is back in Montreux, in the form a bust sculpted by Bernard Bavaud, a local artist, who has paid homage to Strauss on the quays of the lake. This work immortalizing the great composer was made possi-ble thanks to the hard work of the Richard Strauss Circle of Friends and the support of sponsors such as Clinique La Prairie. During its inauguration last May, the compos-er’s grandson Dr. Christian Strauss was present and a concert was per-formed, led by the Swiss conductor Karl-Anton Rickenbacher, in the hall of the Stravinski Auditorium.

A LITTLe ART On THe WALLSArt is a window on the world for businesses. By displaying works of art, they can communicate their values to their customers as well as their employees. However, it is often beyond the means of most companies to acquire works and start a col-lection. this is where the founders of Murs Porteurs (“Load-bearing walls”) come in : they organise works and contemporary art exhibitions for a fixed period. And their services are first-rate too, rivaling traditional curators. everything from selection, framing and hanging of the works to the opening party and guided tours is taken care of, leaving companies to conduct their normal business. Since 2009, Murs Porteurs have been working in partnership with Clinique La Prairie, taking charge of their exhibition displays.www.mursporteurs.ch

SOME TRULY MAGICAL POLO

Every year, the world-renowned Alpine ski resort of Saint-Moritz plays host to a range of events, each more prestigious than the last. Among

them, a legendary tournament : the Saint-Moritz Polo World Cup on Snow. Over four days, four high-goal polo teams will face off on the frozen Saint-Moritz Lake in an attempt to take home

the coveted Cartier trophy. This polo tournament is completely unique, both for its extremely high level of competition and for its international ap-peal. Every year, thousands of spectators flock to Engadine to come and see this fascinating

display.

From the 30th of January to the 2nd of February 2014

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Turning over a new leafDr Georges Bambule, an ENT doctor at Clinique La Prairie, is retiring this summer after

33 years with us. Specializing in ear and aural micro-surgery, Dr Bambule has devoted his life to a career in medicine. As comfortable around the operating table as he is in his surgery, he has a great appreciation for the clinical side of his specialty : “Doctor-patient

relationships are essential. The entire practice is based on this mutual understanding.” He is passionate about rhinosinusology, teaching the

subject at the University where he is privatdozent, and was one of the pioneers of the field in Switzerland. Five years ago Clinique La

Prairie, with which he had collaborated since the 1980’s, invited him to set up his clinic and create an advanced medical infrastructure

at the heart of his rapidly growing medical center. For him, this was an incredible adventure : “These last few years have been wonder-ful. I loved working as part of the team here, and being part of an

extremely stimulating collegial environment.”

At only 70 years old, Georges Bambule hasn’t hung up his otoscope to go and take it easy- he’s still fighting fit. Father of four, loving husband, respectable golfer and

globetrotter, Dr Bambule is already dreaming of his new life : becoming a watchmaker.

Sana per aquamA brand new therapy pool has

been built inside the Residence

building. 32°C water, adapted

access to suit the needs of every

patient and normal depth make

the new aquatic space an ideal

environment for a wide range of

therapies. Gregory Wiesner, the

head physiotherapist at Clinique

La Prairie, uses the pool as much as possible with his patients : “Water provides

some very useful resistance to your movements while taking all the weight of your

body. thanks to the pleasant temperature and reassuring depth, the pool offers a

great place for our patients to relax.” Fitted with bars and sprays, this new facility

provides a comfortable therapy space for both individual sessions and small groups.

if necessary, a private pool is also available.

PHOTO OPPORTUNITIESYou don’t have to go to Zermatt to see the iconic shape of the Matterhorn. The same for the Golden Gate Bridge and the leaning tower of Pisa. These monuments are world famous, and their image is firmly imprinted on our minds long before we have the opportunity to see them for real. This may be why we want so much to reproduce these much-loved and much-admired images when we finally get the chance. The French Swiss photographer Corinne Vionnet has catalogued thousands of almost identical photographs of famous mon-uments from the Internet and superimposed them, creating a fabulous collection of tourist legends. The Eiffel Tower, Big Ben, Tian’anmen Square, Mount Fuji and the Matterhorn are lifted by the interwoven sets of experiences and points of view. Like an impressionist painter, Corinne Vionnet’s work is a powerful reminder of the subjec-tivity of the image.

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This neurology professor at Clinique La Prairie is a sleep and memory problem spe-cialist. At 71 years old, he has lived through a great deal of modern medical histo-ry, including the technological revolution. And even after all that, the reflex ham-mer and patient communication remain the most valuable tools for this neurologist. text : Leila Klouche, Photos by Vanina Moreillon

THE BRAIN MECHANIC

Paul-André Despland



Paul-André Despland should have been a railway mechanic. This was the career that his father, a CFF office worker in Lausanne, had planned for him. But even as a child, the human brain fascinated him, and he read a huge number of books on the subject. It was the director of the vocational college,

followed only half-heartedly by the young man, who alerted his parents to their mistake. In fact, since the very begin-ning, Paul-André knew what he wanted : “First medicine, then the brain !” he announced, like you’d announce the stations on a platform. To pay for this bright young man’s studies, his mother had to go back to work, but her efforts paid off. Her son has had a remarkable career. With his high-school diploma in the bag, Paul-André Despland was finally on the right track. “In medicine, I really enjoyed myself” he says, as if the frustration of his lost years had given him an excess of energy and enthusiasm.

He fondly remembers his first years in the field. After his training, he was offered an internship in pediatric neuro-physiology at the University of La Jolla in San Diego, Cali-fornia. He spent two years there as a resident with his wife and young son. “It was heaven !” He traveled all over Cal-ifornia with his family and even did volunteer work in Ti-juana on the Mexican border. “Americans thought we were crazy. Crossing the border with a small child was unimag-inable.” Yet, as a volunteer doctor, he was extremely well received in all the Mexican neighborhoods. While treating the children, he tested them for a study which would turn out to determine a new-born’s potential hearing faculties1. On his return to Switzerland, a position at the CHUV was waiting for him and his great neurological saga began.

Professor Despland lived through the whole neurological medicine revolution, from the arrival of the first scanners in 1977 to the development of the use of electro encephalo-grams, then the cerebral MRI. He laughs when he remem-bers the extraordinary methods used in neurosurgery to try and locate a tumor, for example. “We were just clinicians”, he says, remaining a little nostalgic. He was also an active participant in these techniques ; he was the first to practice EEGs2 on premature babies, and the man who introduced the first Doppler ultrasounds to Switzerland. But after all that, the patient remains at the heart of his work. Professor Despland does not tolerate people hiding behind their im-ages : “When I was head doctor at the CHUV and I asked an assistant about one of the patients, they would sometimes

reply : “the scanner is normal”. That’s unacceptable. I’d say to them every time : be a clinician !”

After forty years of practice, Paul-André Despland’s eyes still sparkle when he talks about his work. “Neurology is an exciting discipline. It never stops moving. There is no better physiotherapy than to keep riding the current !” he exclaims. He recounts the different periods of his career like exciting parts of a journey that he’s still making. His

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Professor Despland’s office presents many paintings, including impressive works of fabric brought from Mexico and works from an epileptic patient. This one is by his father-in-law.


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discoveries at La Jolla, the first ward for pre-mature babies at the CHUV, the creation of a sleep center, his fight to improve epilep-sy treatment or his research into memory loss ; all these medical adventures have the same value for him since they all constitute a means to apprehend and understand the human brain.

“I am a general neurologist. Some people don’t like doing rounds in the hospital, go-ing from multiple sclerosis to Parkinson’s, then to muscle and nerve diseases. But for me, that’s exactly what I like”. Apart from the infinite field of study associated with this organ, Professor Despland also appreciates the interdisciplinary nature of neurology. He even pushed his mandatory year of psy-chiatry to the end of his studies so he could properly grasp the importance and the ex-

treme compatibility of the two fields. During his career and even today at Clinique La Prairie, he promotes cross-sector collaboration. Pulmonologists and ENT specialists have become his closest allies in the fight against sleeping prob-lems, and he enviously talks about the Human Brain Pro-ject at the EPFL and the colossal resources at their disposal for research in a place where medicine and technology co-operate remarkably well.

Upon his arrival at Clinique La Prairie in 2008, he took part in the development of the Medical Center and created the medical college. This body ensures complete harmony be-tween the medical staff by choosing a truly select group of doctors : “We are a team of good friends. It’s great to work like this. We collaborate effectively and the patients can easily switch between departments and even get the results of an MRI scan in less than 24 hours. It’s wonderful.”

Despite his age, Professor Despland sees his retirement as a far-off event, like a child who knows that someday he’ll be a grown-up. Right now, he has too much to do. Ever since he has practiced in Clinique La Prairie, it’s ten times better. It’s the pure general neurology that he loves, without the stress

of a university hospital and with a great deal more comfort. “The workplace alone would have been enough to convince me to leave the CHUV”, he jokes. “When

you’ve spent years working underground, you can really appreciate the view from my office window.”

Behind him on a shelf stands the photograph of a mag-nificent baby. His first grand-daughter, born on the 17th of March, on her birthday. In front of him, you can see the lake. While the fishermen’s boats cast off, Paul-André Despland calls his son : “I’m on for Saturday”. Both father and son share a 25-year passion for fishing and, when the weather’s right, they go out on the river Doubs to fish for trout or pike, and even arctic char if they’re lucky.

1 the auditive event related potential (ERP) enables the recording of electrical activity in the auditive nervous pathways in the ear and the brain. (the Merck manual, 4th edition).2 Electro-encephalography.

“We were just clinicians”

Professor Despland practices general neurology at Clinique La Prairie, but he remains the specia-list in epilepsy, sleep disorders and memory loss.

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The Paul Klee Center,

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This famous painter spent much of his life in Bern. With this museum, the city pays homage to an artist who took the artistic styles and movements around him and cre-ated a unique body of work, immediately recognizable as his own. text by Sylvie ulmann

The Paul Klee Center,

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for the very first time. There are so many ways to highlight the many faces of Paul Klee : we know Klee the painter, but are often unaware that he was also a musician, teach-er, writer and philosopher, enabling him to pursue his in-tense artistic journey across a number of disciplines.

This helps explain why Renzo Piano didn’t intend the Center to be a “place of silence”, but rather a living en-vironment. Each of the three “hills” which make up the

museum are dedicated to a specific function : the north-ern hill hosts conferenc-es, workshops and music ; collections and temporary exhibitions are on show in the central one, while the southern building houses the research and administrative functions.

A visit to the Center wouldn’t be complete without a stroll around the park to see the contemporary sculptures of Alicia Penalba, Oscar Wiggli and Yves Dana. These are part of the collection held by Martha Müller-Lüthi, the founder of the Paul Klee Center.On site, culture is every-where. This even stretches to dinner, which you can enjoy in the Schöngrün restaurant located in a beautiful villa near the museum. This beau-

tifully illuminated space is the perfect setting to taste the creative, contemporary cuisine on offer by a chef recom-mended by both the Michelin and Gault & Millau guides.

Calendar“Paul Klee – Life and Works”, from the 18th of october 2013 to the 30th of March 2014.“Between “Brücke” and “Blauer Reiter”. hanna Bekker vom Rath, modern art promoter”, from the 23rd of no-vember 2013 to the 23rd of February 2014.

No visitor approaching the Paul Klee Center in Bern can help themselves pausing before the three great waves on the grassy verge and asking : is this the museum, or a work of art ? A little of both, you could say. The man behind this unique construction is none other

than the renowned Italian architect Renzo Piano, the man responsible for the Pompidou Center in Paris and the Beye-ler Foundation in Basel. He took his inspiration from the rolling hills nearby, and incor-porated them into his hills of steel and glass. Together, the environment and the building form a sort of sculpted land-scape.

However, the architect also took a page from Paul Klee’s oeuvre when designing this particular building. For Ren-zo, the artist’s “breath was too vast, too large to be en-closed in a normal building”.

Four thousand of the artist’s ten thousand works are kept under the roof of this edifice, making it the largest in the world. Not all are on dis-play at once, as, the center’s 1750m² is simply not large enough. What’s more, many of the works are extremely fragile. Klee experimented with shape and support and tried a huge variety of tech-niques including watercolors and extremely light-sensitive inks and papers. The works are rested every six months to preserve their beauty, and are presented in groups of 120 to 150, with each rotation based around a different theme. The museum also exhibits works from other artists with a connection to Klee, letting visitors experience new and astonishing viewings by creating a dialog between past and present works.

This autumn, the artist will be the centerpiece of a huge retrospective, dedicated to his life and work. A range of photographs and documents as well as a series of glass paintings from the Center’s collection will be on display

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The Schöngrun restaurant in the park of Zentrum Paul Klee


AN ARTIST Of MANY TALENTS

Born in Bern in 1879, Paul Klee can thank his grandmother for introducing him to art at a very early age. Some of his childhood creations have been preser-ved and, later, he would integrate them into his body of work. at seven, while continuing to draw, he started to learn the violin, leading him later to hesitate between art and music as a career. Even after having chosen fine art, his passion for music remained. in the 1920’s, he

taught at the famous Bauhaus in Germany, where he collaborated with Kandinsky. he explored the different ways of combining art and music, imagining the concept of pictorial rhythm. his research led him to pursue the rhythms of nature and colors, culminating in the “Rhythms” series, his famous paintings built from colored squares.

in 1932, Paul Klee taught at the düsseldorf Fine art academy, but while he was at the height of his artistic success, his works and his teachings did not fit the mold of the nazi regime. Stripped of his position, denigrated and labeled schizophrenic, Klee looked on as his works became part of the “de-generate art” exhibition. the following year, forced into exile, he returned to Switzerland. Suffering from scleroderma, a rare and incurable illness, he transcended his pain and suffering and used them as creative pasture for his last works, the darkest he produced. he passed away in 1940, in Lugano.

“Artdoes not reproducewhat is visible,but makes it visible.”Paul Klee

Paul Klee, Munich, 1911. By Alexander Eliasberg

Chinese beauty, 1927

Timpanist, 1940

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Clinique La Prairie is revolutionizing the spa world. A new setting, a new range of care packages and a new direction are shaping the future of wellness 2.0. From now on, technology and medicine have a major part to play in beauty and well-being, enabling us to create a truly unique center of expertise. text : Lætitia Simon, Photos : Vanina Moreillon

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Clinique La Prairie Purifying Day

There are eight Clinique La Prairie Spa Days. These pro-grams offer a combination of human expertise and mecha-nised technology. The expert hands of our therapists are boosted by our specialist machines and the purifying pro-perties of our Swiss Perfection products. The Purifying day begins with an exfoliation and a seaweed wrap to pu-rify and replace the minerals in your skin. The treatment continues with Icoone, a machine which boosts your mi-cro-circulatory system and drains your tissue, an essential step towards complete detoxification. It concludes with a cellular Photostimulation session, where different wave-lengths of light stimulate your cells and promote full de-toxification.

Results are guaranteed

It can seem to take a long time.

Special features : The Icoone machine is particularly impressive.

3HOURS

The word spa brings to mind well-being and relaxation, but at Clinique La Prairie it also means medical and technolog-ical expertise. At the beginning of the 1990’s, Clinique La Prairie’s spa was one of the first medical spas in the world. Today, we’re breaking new ground once again. In the image of our medical center, which brings together a range of spe-cialties in an ultra-high performance center of expertise, Clinique La Prairie has dreamt up a multidisciplinary spa which ties in with our holistic approach to health.

According to Gregor Mattli, President of Clinique La Prai-rie, this radical transformation of both the Spa’s services and architecture is born out of a simple truth : “We needed to create and reinforce the connection between the exclu-sive skill which we have at the medical center and those involved in wellness. The leisure spa has had its day. Our clientele come to Clinique La Prairie with specific needs and expect results. It’s now necessary for us to implement the same level of innovation in the Spa as in the clinic’s oth-er departments.”

Now there is a brand new space stretching over two floors, even more comfortable and harmonious with a new, inno-vative range of Clinique La Prairie care packages. Tech-nology, dermatology, beauty, cosmetics and wellness have been brought together to form forty different treatment programs, offering an extremely well-balanced selection. We have brand new, original care packages, up-dated clas-sics and massages brought to the ultimate level with our Swiss Perfection products, bringing a whole new range of anti-age, anti-cellulite, detoxification, fortifying and well-ness programs.

A preview of four of our br and new care packages


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Skinbooster

Enjoy a session in Clinique La Prairie’s cosmetic medical center, where this package will help reduce and prevent wrin-kles at any age. This procedure is absolutely painless, and very efficacious. We prepare a rejuvenating cocktail of natu-ral vitamins, minerals and hyaluronic acid and inject it under your skin using mesotherapy, with an applicator fitted with an extremely fine needle. The dermis is impregnated and your collagen is stimulated to produce new cells. The treatment concludes with a collagen mask to deeply hydrate your skin, giving you an instantly youthful glow.

Effectiveness guaranteed.

Painless injections are used.

Special features : The whole treatment takes place in the medical center.

Clinique La Prairie Massage

This Clinique La Prairie signature massage is a truly bespoke treatment. For this, we combine the finest massage techniques available at Clinique La Prairie. The masseuse begins by open-ing your body’s meridians using Thai massage techniques, then your limbs undergo complete relaxation with Balinese Lomi-Lomi techniques. Lastly, your whole body is Ayurvedi-cally stimulated. Wellness guaranteed !

Very enjoyable.

You won’t be able to go back to work straight away !

Special features : A truly original combination of massage techniques.

Clinique La Prairie Journeys

The Journeys for men and women offer a beauty treatment with guidance from the experts. You’ll discover the Swiss Perfection lounge and the full range of products used in the Spa. A personalized beauty advice session is given by one of our therapists so we can choose the best possible package for you according to your skin and your needs. After a massage and an exfoliation, the program continues with a session with our dietician. A delicious, health-boosting lunch is provided in the new Café Spa, then the treatment continues with a full facial and your choice of manicure or pedicure. Lastly, the day comes to a close with a visit to our hair stylist so you can leave the Spa light and fresh, feeling like a million dollars.

The luxury of a day dedicated entirely to you.

You’ll have to take that day off.

Special features : An intense experience, letting you discover the new Clinique La Prairie Spa.

A preview of four of our br and new care packages


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Gerri Gallagher, Associate Editor for Tatler, Condé Nast’s prestigious English magazine, specializes in reports on places dedicated to beauty and body-care. We invited her down to Clinique La Prairie to discover our new range of spa packages. She stayed with us in Montreux for four days of exploration and discovery. Here are her impressions, hot off the press. By Leila Klouche,

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WelcomeGerri arrived at noon, a little stressed out and tired, but nevertheless in a

good mood and ready to go : “I’ve got so much work right now that I don’t know if I’ll be able to really let go and relax. I can’t wait to discov-er the new spa packages, though, and I love the new décor.” Gerri Gallagher has already once stayed at Clinique La Prairie, in 2011, for a Re-vitalization session, so she already knows the place.

Our program starts off gently in the afternoon with an Ayurvedic massage. Gerri needs to loosen up and relax. This three hour session is extremely effective, allowing the guest let go and lose themselves in harmony : “It’s a very personal experience. The therapist has a rare sensibility, and this troubled me. She found old pains and problems that I hadn’t even mentioned. The Ayurvedic treatment session was excellent, and extremely well done. This has done me the world of good, both physically and emotionally.”

CLP Purifying Day“This treatment fascinated me. It truly deserves its name, and is quite an experience ! I love the use of

machines during beauty therapy. During the cellular Photo-stimulation session, the machine analyzes your body, and

it’s the machine that chooses the colors to apply to the dif-ferent parts of your body, as well as how long it lasts !! The ICOONE machine is at the leading edge of technology in terms of non-invasive cosmetic treatment. I just had to put on a slip the size of a handkerchief, after which the sensory experience was astonishing.”

Therapeutic Thai Massage“The technicians and masseuses are exceptional. They’re delicate, extremely skilled and efficient

but above all they are attentive and reassuring. During the

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treatment, with or without the machine, the procedures follow each other naturally. If you have no idea what to ex-pect it can be stressful and can seem to go on forever. This means that it’s essential for the therapist to keep giving you the right information about what’s happening so you can remain calm. I won’t say any more, it’s up to you to come and discover these sensations.”

“I love the new treatment rooms. The attention to detail, the softness of the lights that change and progress ; this is the ideal setting for treatment.”

Skinbooster.Gerri is radiant. She looks relaxed and has that post-vacation glow. She is in a great mood and

talks about her experience with a great deal of enthusiasm.

“I love the clinical side of the spa. I’ve been covering the beauty world for 10 years now, and little by little I’ve become immune to the purely leisure side of wellness. I’m much more inter-ested in the medical and scientific side of the system. Naturally, an anti-age or detox program doesn’t mean the same

thing here as it does elsewhere. At Clinique La Prairie, you have an expert in every field just a stone’s throw away. This truly is the place where you want to be taken care of !”

“I don’t know enough about the Swiss Perfection products yet, but I can’t wait to try them out. However, I love how well they tie in with the mind-set of Clinique La Prairie. Once again, these are created in-house. I really appreciate the strong sense of identity and the true personality of an institute. I love the signature care packages, the care pro-tocol discretion and the uniqueness of the innovative new cosmetics.”

“I love the clinical side of the spa.”

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Architecture

Sensitive spacesThe new spa at Clinique La Prairie has been given its own makeover. With increased space, optimized comfort and a very contemporary design, you’ll be able to revel in a range of innovative environments and sensory experiences. text: Lætitia Simon, Photos: Mathieu

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Sensitive spaces

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Allegorical abstraction or artistic focus, images take us into the heart of the new spa.


Medical white may be the domi-nant color inside Clinique La Prairie, but inside the new spa a whole new palette is on display, designed to highlight and accom-pany the patient’s experiences. Intelligent lighting, different

materials, transparency and opacity and decorative contrast are used to create a warm, luxurious envi-ronment in this new space dedicated to well-being. Hot, cold, water, ice, steam and heat come together in a series of harmoniously designed, subtly differen-tiated spaces.

Unique identitiesThe care rooms offer structured walls which take the form of waves, leaving an impression of wind on sand. Elegant wall hangings absorb any sounds, leaving you in an insulated bubble. Lighting depends on the care you receive (blue for the face, green for the body, sun-

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set orange for massages). The men’s dressing rooms are very masculine spaces in red and black with strong, clean lines, while women are offered a softer, warmer environ-ment in beige tones and soft textures. Around the pool, a variety of different atmospheres offer an experience rich in possibilities. Chiaroscuros, natural light, warm and cool materials structure a space with massive volumes and strong identities.

Essential factorsBy trying to break free from physical space, photography has the power to evoke a sense of place using just a few essential factors. Allegorical abstraction or artistic focus, images take us into the heart of our new spa. Color combi-nations, simplification of spaces and even the radical abs-traction of the images draw the viewer towards elements that reality renders less accessible. All of these details are absorbed by the journey experienced, the condensation on the door of the hammam, the ice accumulating in a nocturnal square, the light filtering through the mist or the Kneipp trail behind a snowy landscape. Only the eucalyp-tus aroma and the all-encompassing warmth are missing from these photographs. The underlying message? An in-vitation to pleasure.


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THEIR ExPERIENCE


XU ANPiNG (50 yEARS oLD) AND yANG ZHENGyU (50 yEARS oLD), CHiNA

Mr. Yang heard about Clinique La Prairie for the first time through a friend of his in the United States. This was in the early 2000’s. As the internet was not as developed as it is today, it took Mr. Yang a year to identify and locate the clinic. Neither he nor his wife had any serious health problems, but staying healthy and in shape was important to them. From their first revitalizing session, Mr. Yang noticed a drop in the number of colds and flus he experienced, and Mrs. Xu’s sleep improved considerably. Ever since, they come back to Switzerland every two years, and this is their fifth visit. They appreciate the consistent high quality of the check-ups and the beautiful location. Mrs. Xu takes advantage of our spa facilities for a range of beauty treatments, and truly appreciated the skill of our therapists. Both of them love Switzerland. According to Mr. Yang, the air here is so pure that breathing itself is a detox !


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Living better for longer is certainly one of the ideas why patients come here to Cli-nique La Prairie. But if we look beyond this natural logic, the reasons for a per-son to come here and choose this clinic are intimately linked to their own per-sonal history. As such, the Clinique La Prairie experience begins before they even arrive in Montreux. texte: Leila Klouche, Photos : Vanina Moreillon, Robert Kovacs, Céline Michel


THEIR ExPERIENCEPAiGE WARE (42 yEARS oLD), UNiTED STATES

My husband passed away last year after battling illness for eight long months. Then a dear friend died in my arms. This was a terrible time of my life. So when Re-becca came with a project for a show and a trip to Switzerland, I didn’t even hesitate. I felt that this was what I needed to do, and in regard to my stay at Clinique La Prairie, it was better than I could have imagined. Of course, the backdrop is sub-lime, but it was the incredible unity and cohesion I discovered here, both among the medical and wellness centers and the members and staff and the doctors, which took my breath away. I experi-enced truly exceptional care and understanding. It’s precious.


“I experienced truly exceptional care and understanding.”

ANA PATRiCiA BANDALA DE DoMiNGUEZ, 65 yEARS oLD, MEXiCo

The first time that I went to Clinique La Prairie, it was with my mother in

1970. After that, I took her here several times with my children when they were young. I can still see

my son playing with the ducks in the park. These are wonderful souvenirs. My mother adored this place.

She lived until she was 91 years old ! Five years ago, I suggested to my husband that we come here.

I wanted to see this place again. Even if much has changed in the clinic buildings, I can still sense that

same atmosphere, charm and gentility that I loved so much when I was younger. It’s like taking a trip back

to the innocence of childhood for me. It makes me nostalgic… Today, we’re back for the second

time. My husband is having a revi-talization session. Since his first

treatment, he really is in good shape. So we come and take advantage of it, and have the

opportunity to travel.


“My mother adored this place. She lived until she was 91 years old !”

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REBECCA GRAy GRoSSMAN (50 yEARS oLD), UNiTED STATES

This year, with my friend Paige, I relaunched a TV show that I created a

few years ago in California called Stop the Clock. For the first episode, I wanted to show off one of the best places in the world that specialized in “an-

ti-aging”. I found Clinique La Prairie on the internet, and it’s their wide range of services that really caught

my attention. In the USA, we’ve got good centers, but they’re always specialized in just one field.

Here I find it exceptional that you can really see the connection between disease prevention, anti-aging, medicine, beauty and wellness ; all wrapped up in a luxurious setting and a top of the range service. I’ve

been enchanted with my stay.



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Mr. Mattli, the president of Clinique La Prairie, met Professor Otto West-phal shortly after the latter began his retirement. Together they strived to strengthen, legitimize and develop the scientific and medical faculties of the institution. Aside from setting

up the Scientific Advisory Board which unites a team of internationally renowned researchers to work on the Re-vitalization process, they also laid the foundations for a medical center of ex-cellence for the clinic.

Mr. Mattli wanted to widen the range of medical services available at the center as well as develop its scientific re-search. Among other things, he planned the construction of a new building on the site to house a cosmetic surgery faculty. However, for this project, Pro-fessor Otto Westphal suggested gaining a fresh medical perspective. He knew just the doctor for this particular mis-sion.

A decisive encounterThis was how, upon his return from an Easter hike, Dr Thierry Wälli found Otto Westphal waiting for him on a bench in front of his Diablerets chalet. Professor Westphal had come to ask him to take part in an exciting new medical adventure : creating a medical center for Clinique La Prairie. Thierry Wälli, although he had never heard of this famous clinic or the celebrated doctor in front of him, was intrigued. He accepted a position as a consultant. During this first term, he learned all about the incredible history of cell therapy : implants and the very first live cell injections, and read thousands of letters from patients documenting the benefits of the Revitalization process. He would also

discover the scope of the research programs led by the Scientific Advisory Board and the renown of Professor Otto Westphal. It turned out that the man that came to meet him was a leading authority on the subject of im-munology. The results of his works had been published around the world, and his mere presence in Clinique La Prairie was enough to guarantee the scientific rigor of its research program.

Dr Wälli was convinced. He dived headfirst into the adventure, bringing all his energy, human sensibility and his cutting-edge tal-ents to managing this new host institution. Observing the clinic’s patients, mostly here for Revitalization therapy, he expressed an interest in working with preventive medi-cine. Together with Armin Mattli, they laid the foundations for a project which would go far beyond simple cosmetic surgery. They built a unit specializing in illness prevention and reinforcing the body’s own

ability to protect itself. Their plan was the logical continuation of Clinique La Prai-rie’s founding values, which since 1931 has promised to help its clients lead longer, full-er, healthier lives. The new medical center would be above all a genuine, multi-discipli-nary preventive health service.

A very human adventure

Since acquiring Clinique La Prairie at the end of the 1970’s, Armin Mattli had ti-relessly worked to develop its potential. The Revitalization programs, world fa-mous as they were, couldn’t remain the only service the clinic provided. Together with two doctors as visionary as himself, he made an extremely ambitious gamble : creating a multi-disciplinary medical center at the leading edge of technology. texts : Lætitia Simon

Birth of a medical center

President, Armin Mattli

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To begin his journey, Dr Wälli would first travel to the United States. As a doctor specializing in sports medicine and clinical geriatrics, he became interest-ed in the physical therapy programs initiated by Dr Kenneth Cooper, the man who showed the world the link between physical activity and good health. He was inspired by what he had seen, and wanted to develop a range of innovative and effective services of his own.

In the summer of 1991, the clinic inaugurated the new medical center. Extremely well equipped to include an operating room and radiology department, this center offered several specialist services that you would only normally find in the largest hospitals. And as part of his vision to care for every aspect of the patient, a psy-chiatric unit was also included in the range of medical services on offer.Promoted to the position of medical director in the spring

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of 1992, Thierry Wälli has continued to lead his manage-ment and development activities with the same passion and foresight, while maintaining his commitment to inter-nal medical consultations. Doctor-patient relationships have always been very close to Mr. Mattli’s heart, welcom-ing everybody like he would welcome his own family, and these are at the very heart of the medical profession. This human touch has also become part of a medical center’s identity. The care staff and the patients at Clinique La Prairie are living proof of the commitment to putting the individual at the heart of the medical service, whatever the issue. In fact, both men have remained firm in their belief that every patient is unique and must receive the attention they deserve. The various celebrities who come

to Clinique La Prairie discover the authenticity that’s lack-ing in their day to day lives, and others find the personal attention that is so often missing in large hospitals.

In 2005, a new spa building opened and freed up several floors of the Medical Center, giving it more room to com-mit to its clinical functions. Today, we boast more than 50 specialists, two operating facilities equipped for any kind of operation and a radiology and medical imaging center spread over more than 900m2 under one roof. This is what makes Clinique La Prairie one of the most important and respected medical centers around Lake Geneva.

A medical pool of reference.

The Medical Center wasinaugurated in 1991.

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A truly personalized and multi-faceted approach helps women to pass through this time of radical transformation without worrying about unpleasant symptoms, both physical and emotional. text by Marie-Christine Pasche

Better living, during and after me nopause


Adelicate time of lifeWomen approaching their fiftieth birthday these days are fit, healthy and live in a culture where remaining young, beautiful and active are es-sential. They have new desires, their children have grown up, so they’ve

got time to spare and want to remain active for a long time to come. However, despite this can-do attitude, their bodies are starting to show signs of physiological change. This is perimenopause, starting around age 47 and leading a woman to the end of her periods, normal-ly four years later. Everyone knows that you can’t stop the biological clock, and you just need to get through this period and its unpleasant symptoms : insomnia, hot flushes, mood swings, dry skin, weight gain, loss of sex drive. And that doesn’t even begin to address the psy-chological acceptance of passing into the “senior” cat-egory of life…It’s not easy to talk about with your friends and family,

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this divide between your own self-image and your new age-associated identity. It’s easy to laugh about it with your friends, but during those sleepless nights they don’t seem to help much. However, help is at hand : medicine has made many advances and produced a range of effec-tive treatments. These won’t stop the clock, but they’ll help you get through this difficult time of your life.

Preventing the consequencesOf course, nothing can prevent the menopause, tied in as it is to the natural production of the last egg in your personal stock. The number of eggs you have is fixed and the end is genetically programmed no matter what your health or lifestyle is like. However, it is useful, when you are around forty years old, to prepare for the years to come. A slim non-smoker who exercises regu-larly will hit menopause in better shape than a woman with a poor lifestyle. You need to exercise and eat less in order to reinforce your cardiovascular system, as this is worst affected during later years.


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If it is well balanced, your body will be less affected by the arrival of menopause. And during your mid-fifties, once the physiological stage is over, medicine can really help keep you in shape with the prescription of very small doses of hormones and dietary supplements. Just a little nudge to help you make the most out of the thirty years or more that everyone has left after the mid-point in your life.

Are hormonal treat-ments something to wor-ry about ?In 2002, the first and only randomized, double-blind study – conducted over a large swathe of the USA and including 16,000 wom-en – concerning hormone replacement treatment was alarming. It showed clear in-creases in the risks of breast cancer and vein thrombosis with women who took the

treatments. The way the results were obtained howev-er made Doctor Thierry Pache, the surgeon general at Clinique La Prairie Menopause Center, absolutely furi-ous : “Only one product was tested, and on a population of women with an average age of 62 – ten years after the onset of menopause – a large proportion of whom were obese and ex-smokers. These results reveal a widely used practice in the 1990’s where certain doc-tors flooded women with hormones at a raised stand-ard dose without personalizing the prescriptions.” Also, nobody took into account a physiological fact when re-vealing the raised incidence of breast cancer : a vastly increased life expectancy, but with internal regulato-ry mechanisms in poorer shape. “Today, we know that one in eight women will de-velop a breast tumor, with our without hormone treat-

ment,” states Doctor Pache. Fifteen years have elapsed since the start of this study, the “Women Health Initi-ative (WHI)”, fifteen years which have seen more pro-gress in the treatment of menopause than in the entire previous century. Doctor Pache is now seeing the med-ical community turn towards a practice which he has always used. Medium or low doses, depending on the health, needs and medical history of the patient to be treated. “There has been an immense loss of trust, even today, among women who are now afraid to use sub-stances that could change their lives from the onset of menopause, since all the incapacitating physical symp-toms are either greatly reduced or eliminated.” Also, Doctor Pache shatters a modern misconception : that if it is better not to smoke at all, women who can quit can receive hormone replacement treatment. “It’s true that young smokers should not take the contraceptive pill. Public opinion has expanded this incompatibility to cover hormones in general. However, it’s not a question of dosage- this is much lower when treating menopausal symptoms.”

A personal approachThe key to success in menopause treatment is personal-izing the program for each woman to take. “Everything starts with a discussion, letting the doctor understand the physical and emotional needs of the patient and arranging all the necessary examinations.” Classic gy-necological tests, ultrasound, mammography and bone density are the basic examinations, to which may be added a blood hormone report and sessions with a dieti-tian if the patient has gained too much weight.One in two women accepts hormonal treatment. For the others, Doctor Pache resorts to herbal medicine, home-opathy or the skills of an acupuncturist who is a per-manent member of the multi-disciplinary medical staff. “Creating a network of specialists around each patient is a key factor to achieve success. Using full dialog and clear explanations, it is our responsibility to help wom-en accept this new phase of their lives. We can help ease

a range of symptoms, but the patient ages and their body changes. These are the facts. The most important thing is to let them know that there are pleasant ways to overcome these changes, and feel good.”

ThE MENOPAUSE CENTER Created in 1995 by doctor thierry Pache, an FMh gynecology and obstetrics specialist, the Menopause Center offers a multi-disciplinary approach to women at the onset of perimenopause, or during full men-opause. the approach, as part of the “Better aging” concept behind Clinique La Prairie, is personalized, based on physical and hormonal analysis, and respects the medical history and culture of the patient.


SKINCARE

between science and beliefs

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The skin around your eyes is more delicate

TrueIt is important to hydrate the skin around

your eyes and protect it from the sun.

Cleansing your skin both morning and night is

essential to keep it healthyYes but

This depends on your skin type. Greasy skin tending towards acne needs to be regularly

cleansed to remove dead skin and sebum. Dry skin, however, can be damaged by washing it

too frequently. Simply removing your make-up and rinsing with water or a soap-free lotion is

sufficient.

Make-up blocks your

poresTrue

Especially for greasy skin. It is important to completely remove all traces of make-up with a remover adapted to

your skin.

Hormones affect the quality of your skin

TrueYou can see it during significant hormonal changes, such as after pregnancy or the menopause for

example.

your skin is a mysterious organ, both extremely sensi-tive and very resistant. The diversity of skin types and the huge number of ways to express the skin’s prop-erties make it one of the most misunderstood parts of your body. Dr Mathieu Auger, dermatologist at Clinique La Prairie, is here to set the record straight. text : Lætitia Simon, illustrations : Laurie Pouly

Men don’t need to take care of their skin

FalseMen’s skin may be thicker than women’s for

hormonal reasons, but that doesn’t mean you should neglect it. Shaving daily is part of the cleansing process, but the temples, nose and

forehead are often forgotten.


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Smoking is bad for your skinTrue

Inhaled tobacco smoke and contact with it reduce the skin’s micro-circulation and cellular

regeneration. Skin becomes greasy and ages faster.

What you eat affects your skin

qualityTrue

Vitamins, anti-oxidants and a good micro-circulatory system

improve your skin’s appearance, color and elasticity.

Greasy skin doesn’t age as

fast as dry skinFalse

Genetic and environmental factors (sun, smoking) are

more important than the skin type.


It is important to hydrate your skin

every dayTrue

Especially for dry skin. Other types of skin need specially

adapted cosmetics.

Cosmetics can slow down the skin’s aging

processTrue

Some cosmetic products can visibly improve skin quality, protect it and

slow aging. Stimulating the skin and cellular regeneration give appreciable

results.

Parabens are carcinogenicTrue

But on the skin, there doesn’t seem to be much harm. Your skin is a very effective barrier against all external threats. Very few substances are able to penetrate the skin and enter the blood, and parabens are not one of them.

The sun accelerates the skin’s aging process

TrueThis is the primary cause of aging ! To prevent it, you need to use an effective total sun block, and

not expose yourself to the sun.

Every sun cream is the sameFalse

Some creams only provide UVB protection. These are effective against sunburn, but not against aging and the risk of certain types of

skin cancer. A good cream must contain both UVB and UVA filters to provide complete

protection.

Anti-age skin care based on fruit acids stain your skin

FalseFruit acids are excellent anti-aging products.

However, your skin may become more sensitive to them. This is why you must protect it from the sun when you are treating your skin. Fruit acid treatments are not recommended for the

summer months.


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316 LEAdING EdGES

With 316 laboratories, EPFL is a globally

important research center. Last year, for example,

in the field of medicine, its researchers perfected an early

cancer diagnosis system : using a single drop of blood, they

can detect this illness. in another laboratory, engineers are work-

ing on a traffic light system for highway entry lanes, letting authori-

ties reduce the risk of traffic jams. in a third, a flying robot designed to

make use of its in-flight collisions is being tested.

technology meets design at EPFL+ECaL Lab, where the innovations from

the various EPFL laboratories find possible applications at the Ecole d’arts

de Lausanne (ECaL, Lausanne college of art). a few of their creations will

soon be unveiled at the decorative arts Museum in Paris.

The idea behind the Rolex Learning Center is simple : a building to bridge the gap be-tween the inside and the outside. Docked on the south side of the EPFL, a stone’s throw from the city center, this organi-cally designed vessel certainly attracts attention. Designed by architects from

Sanaa, the world-renowned Japanese agency, inside this soft-edged building partitions have been abolished and replaced by wave-like changes in floor level. The goal of this unique structure ? Ensuring easy movement around its floors to encourage better interaction and removing the physical barriers between faculties. This is no mean feat : 160 years after its foundation, the EPFL boasts some 9,300 students and 5,300 staff in 316 laboratories (see the box), 26 institutes and 7 cross-faculty centers. The new building brings together the university’s libraries and houses half a million works, which until now were scattered among each faculty’s archives.

“The EPFL wanted to create a place where every student, regardless of his or her discipline, could come together and share a large number of workspaces”, concludes Emmanuel Barraut, the PR manager at EPFL. These 860 workspaces have certainly been popular, and include classic “bubble” tables, glass-walled study areas and a se-

The Ecole polytechnique federale de Lausanne (EPFL, Lausanne federal polytech-nic university), a major center for cutting-edge science, has created a meeting-place where students and the general public can mix. A magnificent building to visit, and a real pleasure for the eyes. text : Sylvie ulmann

ries of comfy bean bags that seem more suited to an after-noon siesta than a micromechanics study session.Everywhere, the atmosphere is serious and focused, ex-cept for the areas set aside for food. Also accessible to the general public, there is an 80-seat restaurant and a food court with 128 places to sit indoors.


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TwO INVENTIONS fROM ThE LAbS AT EPfL

invented in 1963, the com-puter mouse was unveiled to the public five years later by douglas Engelbart from the Stanford Research institute. it was Jean-dan-iel nicoud, however, a computer science graduate from EPFL, who made it accessible to the public by attaching a ball and sensors, giving birth to the model that launched the Logitech company.

Solar power cells are an-other field in which EPFL has an active interest. Professor Michael Grätzel has perfected a variant which is much cheaper than its traditional coun-terparts which are made from semi-conductors, whose demand for very high purity makes their manufacture very cost and labor intensive. Professor Grätzel’s team, however, has taken inspiration from photosynthesis, a chemi-cal process which enables plants to transform solar energy into food, and reproduced this process in his solar panels using a much less expensive ma-terial. this process could reduce the cost of solar energy by four fifths.

Built using private invest-ment and a 110 million franc budget, the Rolex Learning Center was inaugurated in 2010 and has attracted a great deal of media and public attention, who have flocked to get a closer look. Even if it doesn’t yet feature in the guide books as one of the great buildings to visit in the re-gion, it still attracts a steady stream of tourists and is open to the public from 7am to midnight. It’s not unusual to see curious, cam-era-wielding tourists to wander among groups of students- and that’s exactly what the building is for, as Emmanuel Barraut reminds us : “The idea was to show everybody that scientists are normal people too, not mad scientists locked up in an ivory tower”. As a result, students, professors, staff and visitors have taken to this place that the beating heart of the university has moved in with them.


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REUGE, puttingmusic firstThe workshop in Sainte-Croix has been a symbol of excellence since 1865, producing the very finest music boxes. Come and discover a company 150 years after its crea-tion, and showing no signs of ageing. text : Sylvie ulmann Photos : Vanina Moreillon


lined as a powerboat. It’s all about attention to detail : “You wind the mechanism by turning a winch, as you would to steer a sailing boat,” explains Kurt Kupper. At the company headquarters in Sainte-Croix, this creation sits side by side with more classic pieces, where the mechanism is tucked into an intricately veneered box.

But whatever the design or the music, the heart of each model remains unchanged. In the workshops, the keys, known as “combs”, are still made from hand-poured tin and lead. Then, to make them sing, they are treated to a

thermal shock : from an 850° oven they are plunged into a cold rapeseed oil bath. The cylinders, drilled then fit-ted with a range of pins, are also manufactured on site. Next is the tuning, a delicate operation consisting of at-taching the comb at an exact distance from the cylinder to ensure that the melody flows out in perfect harmony. All adjustments are of the utmost finesse, with taps of a small hammer and a carefully tuned ear.Reuge has also built itself a reputation for its singing birds. These little mechanical feathered wonders open

their beaks and flap their wings to sing the song of a blackbird or something more exotic- upon request, all bird-song is reproducible. A won-derful gift, one of these was given to William and Kate on their wedding day.

Each time, the challenge is the same : creating a sense of surprise. To achieve this, Reuge isn’t afraid to take the mechanism out of the box and slide it into a limou-sine, or even set it up with an iPhone : a picture of ele-gance, the iReuge lets you recharge you smartphone by induction, and signals incom-ing calls with its mechanical melody.

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Located in Sainte-Croix, in the heart of the Vaud Jura, the Reuge workshop has been plying its trade in the same building since the early 20th centu-ry. The 50 employees work with the same machines, developed by the company for this very purpose. They

reproduce the same, age-old tasks and carry on the same skills and traditions dating back to 1865. But for Kurt Kupper, the director since 2006, there’s no ques-tion of resting on their laurels. In 2013, music boxes still have a lot of stories to tell.

Ten thousand boxes are sold every year. Half of these are from the collections unveiled every year at the Baselworld clock and watchmaking trade show. The other half are from special orders. This western Swiss company has made its special creations for an ever-growing list of celebrities, from the Dalai-Lama to the Pope and a whole host of heads of state. Most of these receive a tailor-made box with customized music. And it goes without saying that big companies such as Alinghi, Ferrari, Harry Winston and Peninsula Hotels come to Reuge when they want a special gift to surprise their VIP customers.

Reuge regularly updates its music back-catalog to keep up with all the requests, and now offers between 300 and 400 melodies. A rich variety, they range from Tibetan music to national anthems and a whole host of classics, from the older to the contemporary, from Louis Armstrong and Schubert to Abba. Each time, the challenge is the same : “adapting the piece to last thir-ty seconds- the time it takes for the cylinder to rotate – but ensuring that it remains recog-nizable,” explains Kurt Kup-per. This work is entrusted to a local music teacher. Following trends in music is important, but it’s not all, the head of the company reminds us. “We aren’t selling music. The music will only be played for a few minutes every day, but the box is always on display.” This is the reason behind the drive to create truly beautiful objects, shapes and forms to suit both classic and contemporary en-vironments. And in this vein, the model with the greatest success is as sleek and stream-

ALMOST 150 YEARSthe story behind Reuge, the last high-quality manufacturer of enchanting musical birds and boxes in the world, starts in 1865. at the time, Charles Reuge was inspired to incor-porate a cylinder and a miniature comb into the mechanical parts of a pocket watch. this experience led the company to develop its skills even further : re-transcribing a piece of music for a miniature piano, housing 36, 72 or 144 keys.in 1886, his son albert starts producing music boxes. in those days, they were in-serted into ordinary objects, from sanders to lighters. in the 1960’s, on the orders of Guido Reuge who would run the company for sixty years, the firm decided to take up the tradi-tion of mechanical singing bird production by working with two specialists in the field, Bontems and Eschle, in 1970.

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Her illustrious grandfather lived in a manor in Corsier-sur-Vevey, only a few kilome-ters from Clinique La Prairie. Carmen Chaplin, who today lives in London, keeps a nostalgic love of the Lémanique Riviera and its many happy memories. By Leila Klouche Photos : Johann Sauty

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“I spent more Christmases in Switzerland than anywhere else.”CCarmen Chaplin is serene. It seems like the arrival of Uma into her life just over a year ago has brought confidence and tranquility. In the short film that she has just completed for Jaeger-LeCoultre, a time For Everything, the actress/director films a maternal life cycle. An emotional two-minute waltz illustrates the bond between a mother and her daughter : “When you become a mother yourself, it’s easier to under-stand your own mother. The bonds grow stronger and take on their greatest value”, explains Carmen, who managed to film the mother and daughter with-out slipping into pathos or sentimentality. “Just the bonds and the emotion”.

A Swiss heritageCarmen, the daughter of Michael Chaplin (oldest son of Charlie Chaplin) and Patricia Betaudier (daughter of the painter Patrick Betaudier), spent her child-hood in France surrounded by four brothers and sis-ters. The idea of transmission from parent to child is of great importance to her, growing up as she did in a family loaded with history and filled with talent. At the core of this family heritage, Switzerland looms large. Since birth, Carmen has spent a great deal of her holidays in Switzerland : in Corsier-sur-Vevey in her grandparents’ manor, then in Lausanne, where her brother and sister are now settled, and lastly in Gruyère, where her parents live today.Like a postcard, her Swiss memories recall the mo-ments of happiness spent with her family and the joy of childhood. The magi-cal Christmases spent with Charles and Oona Chaplin, the times when the huge ex-tended family came together, the lakeside summers and the walks down by the water are the fond memories that Car-men still brings to mind.

Magical winters“I spent more Christmases in Swit-zerland than anywhere else. In the manor it was wonderful. Everything was done with the kids in mind. An immense Christmas tree dominated the hall, spanning several floors. Fa-ther Christmas came to give us pre-sents… Even today, I still celebrate Christmas with my family, with my parents in Geneva. Over there, Christ-mas is like a fairy tale. When it snows in the village, the décor is absolutely sublime. Sometimes we go for a walk in Gstaad. It’s so pretty.”© Jean-Michel Offner


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The Riviera in summer “The shores of Lake Geneva and the Ouchy docks remind me of afternoon tea with my great-aunt. She lived in the Beau-Rivage Palace in Lausanne. We used to drink tea on the hotel terrace with her, and eat great quantities of cake. She was always very elegant and wore Chanel. I’ve got incredible memories of her.”“In summer, we would go swimming in the lake. We’d also take the boat to Lausanne. I still enjoy eating perch fillets in the lit-tle bistros in Lavaux. I also remember the Saturday morning market in Vevey and breakfasts in the Trois Couronnes hotel. Everything is beautiful in this region. The countryside, the light, the memories…”

The Chaplin manor“Not long ago I went back to the manor for a family picnic, and I know that my brother still goes to play my grandmother’s piano from time to time. But for now, it’s only a house emptied of its owners, and that makes it feel a little sad. I can’t wait to come and rediscover this place when the museum is finished. It’ll be a new life for a place that holds a place in our family’s heart and so many memories for us.”

A long-standing relationshipA new Swiss adventure has opened up for Carmen through her relationship with the watchmakers Jae-ger-LeCoultre. “My mother wore a watch that I loved, a Jaeger-LeCoultre that the Vaud leaders gave my grandfather in 1953. And I gave a watch from this company a role in my first short movie, tryst in Pan-ame, that I filmed in Paris with my sister Dolores Chaplin and Bambou Gainsbourg as the leading ac-

tresses. With a time For Everything, a great rela-tionship with these watch-makers continues. Thanks to them, I’m seeing Swit-zerland from a different perspective. A more pro-fessional angle, with a lit-tle more glamour too.”

A Chaplin in the cinema business

Latest in a long line of artists, Carmen is the grand-daughter of Charlie Chaplin and the painter Patrick Betaudier, and great grand-daughter of the playwright Eugene O’Neill. Born in London in 1977 and brought up in Spain and France, the actress, screenwri-ter and director shares her time between New York, Paris and London. Discovered as an actress by André Téchiné in 1999 in Ma Saison Préférée, she has acted in a number of films on both sides of the Atlantic ever since. In 2012, she directed her first short film, tryst in Paname. Currently, she is preparing a feature film, Bombay nights, for which she has also written the screenplay and which will be filmed in India next year.

“I spent more Christmases in Switzerland than anywhere else.”© montreuxriviera.com


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there’s no shortage of ideas in Switzerland ! in terms of invention and inge-nuity, we’re specialists in creating and refining the defining objects of our eras. a number of these innovations have become legendary, and over time their brands have been able to develop their high-quality skills and know-how while keeping their traditional values. By amanda Bühler

WATERPROOFIn 1926 Rolex unveiled the Oyster, the world’s first waterproof watch casing with a revolutionary winding crown. It proved its merits in 1927 on the wrist of young Mercedes Gleitze when she swam the Eng-lish Channel in 15 hours and 15 minutes.

Rolex Oyster Perpetual CMT-Master, Schaller Boutique, Montreux

WATERCOLOR-ABLECaran d’Ache revolutionized the color and design world in 1931 with the invention of Prismalo®, the world’s first water-color pencil, in their Geneva workshops. The name comes from a pun, “prisme à l’eau” (water prism), and graced a truly inventive combi-nation of innovation and tradition.

Swiss Wood, an envi-ronmentally friendly graphite pencil made from Jura beech. Kramer Krieg Boutique, Lausanne

THE COnQuEST OF EVERESTEdmund Hillary and the Sherpa Tensing norgay were the first men to scale Everest on the 29th of May 1953, wearing Bally Reindeer-Hima-laya boots, entering this Swiss brand into the history books.

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OBJECTIVE, THE MOOn !On the 21st of July 1969 at 2 :56pm GMT, Buzz Aldrin wore on his wrist a revolutionary watch when, alongside neil Armstrong, he made man’s first steps on the Moon. The Apollo 11 mission was a historic event, and the Speed-master became legendary.

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CLOCKWORK FuSIOnHublot was the first Swiss watchmaker to combine, in 1980, natural rubber with precious metals such as gold. In 2013, the fusion contin-ues. Hublot has successfully created watches in brightly colored ceramics.

The Red’n’Black Skele-ton Toubillon Onlywatch with a red ceramic face. Zbinden Jewelers, Montreux.

WORLd RECORddominique Perret, born in La Chaux-de-Fond, was voted Best Freeride Skier of the Century. In 1998, he skied 120,000 m of vertical during 14.5 hours non-stop in Blue River Canada on skis Stöckli Stormrider.

Stockli Stormrider PRO fitted with a powder rocker and TiTEC technology (a titanal plate with a sublimated silk-screen surface). M-Way shop boutique, Lausanne.

THE SILVER SCREEnAfter having redesigned the Palme d’or at the 1997 Cannes film festival, Chopard has continued its close connection to cinema. In 2013, the fine jeweler created Lady diana’s jewelry for the film “diana”.

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Revitalisation programThe exclusive Revitalisation program offered by Clinique La Prairie stimulates rejuvenation through deep revitalisation of the body. It is generally recommended from the age of 40 and its beneficial effects last between 12 and 24 months, depending on the individual. It can also be administered to younger patients in cases of severe stress or overwork. This genuine rejuvenation cure works by strengthening the immune defences to improve resistance to stress and infections, and aids recovery from disease and other health problems.

Medical Check-up programThe medical check-up offered by Clinique La Prairie is available to any patient seeking a full health assessment or a more thorough second opinion. An effective preventive healthcare program includes regular check-ups from the age of 35. These can help to identify any warning signs at an early stage, increasing the chances of successful treatment.

Male and Female Beauty programsThroughout their entire history, humans have been fascinated by beauty. It is intimately linked to health, and to the harmo-nious balance of the body, mind and spirit. The Spa is a true haven of peace and tranquillity offering a full range of exclusive treatments to bring out your inner beauty. The perfect place to recharge your batteries.

Medical Weight Management & Spa programThe exclusive Medical Weight Management & SPA concept offers a multidisciplinary approach under the supervision of a nutritionist, a dietitian, a personal fitness trainer, a psychologist, a masseuse and a beautician. It is designed for adults with weight-related health issues.

Rebalancing programAre you suffering from fatigue, stress, frequent sleepless nights ? Take a break before the symptoms worsen and sign up to our Rebalancing program to bring harmony back to your energy, body and spirit. You’ll leave this program feeling refreshed and revitalised, and equipped with effective tools enabling you to better manage and control stress and tension in your daily life.

The Better Moving programOver the years, the effects of age or an injury can make your body more sensitive to certain movements. Pain in the knee or the shoulder may put you off practicing sports such as skiing, tennis or golf. It is however essential that you don’t give up your stimulating physical activities that provide such a source of pleasure and energy. The Better Moving program is a complete package, helping you to understand where your aches and pains come from and working your body in a targeted, precise way to make you feel comfortable and at ease during your work-outs.

ProgramsThe programs and treatments offered by Clinique La Prairie are designed to help patients learn how to better manage their health, find the balance necessary for a harmonious life and maintain their youthful vigour. The programs are either preventive or curative. They are therefore administered under medical supervision.

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A routine, personal check-up Having regular check-ups from the age of 35 can help you to stay healthy by identifying any warning signs at an early stage and increasing the chances of successful treatment. That’s why any stay at Clinique La Prairie starts with a full health assessment. The standard check-up includes a detailed clinical exam, laboratory tests, a chest x-ray and an electrocardiogram. Additional procedures may include an abdominal ultrasound scan and other examinations as indicated by your doctor.

Surgery : An ultramodern operating facilityDesigned for patients who wish to receive their surgery in the exceptional comfort of Clinique La Prairie, the Medical Centre’s operating facility has two multi-purpose operating rooms equipped with :• laminar flow and high-performance anaesthesia equipment,• a prep room and a recovery room equipped for four patients,• two surgical consulting rooms.Specialities include general surgery, gynaecological surgery, plastic and cosmetic surgery, ENT surgery and orthopaedic surgery.

AnaesthesiologyThe 2 operating rooms at Clinique La Prairie include high-quality anaesthetic equipment for all types of anaesthesia. Whether administering general or locoregional anaesthetic, our team of anaesthetists is involved in various types of surgery, both general and outpatient, in particular orthopaedic, gynaecological, cosmetic, reconstructive and ENT surgery. Our team comprises 2 FMH (Swiss Medical Association) specialist doctors and 2 specialist nurses.

A broad range of medical servicesClinique La Prairie now offers a vast range of specialist consultations and surgical services, all of which fall within the clinic’s general philosophy : To combat the effects of ageing and ensure a better quality of life. Our medical ser-vices include : Cardiology, dermatology and genitourinary medicine, endocrinology and diabetology, gynaecology and obstetrics, neurology, nutrition, ENT, pulmonology, psychiatry, psychology and rheumatology.

An unrivalled range of complementary paramedical servicesOur Holisitc approach to patient health involves not only medical services, but often the integration of comple-mentary paramedical services as part of a personalised treatment program. For this reason, Clinique La Prairie is constantly developing its range of effective paramedical services which, depending on the patient’s wishes or

needs, may include acupuncture, yoga, sophrology or various relaxation techniques such as hypnotherapy or specialist massages.Our paramedical services include : Acupuncture, dietetics, hypnotherapy, medical analysis laboratory, physiotherapy

and sophrology. State-of-the-art medical imaging Occupying the entire lower ground floor of the Medical Centre, the Institute of Radiology covers 725 m2, with an extra 210 m2 of annexes. The Institute has its own reception area and waiting rooms. Following recent refurbishment, our Institute of Radiology is now equipped with state-of-the-art technology including MRI facilities and a 64-slice CT scanner, all in an exceptional treatment environment. Our highly qualified medical/technical team is trained in the very latest methods and performs high-quality examinations offering rapid results.

Our imaging services include : MRI, 64-slice digital mammography CT scanner, ultrasound/Doppler ultrasound, digital x-ray, densitometry, digital orthopantogram, interventional radiology, digital archiving, examination preparation.

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Medical services Clinique La Prairie offers a broad range of specialist consultations and surgical services. These all fall within the clinic’s general philosophy, which is to combat the effects of ageing and ensure a better quality of life.


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Rooms and suitesWith its hotel-style service and palatial infrastructure, Clinique La Prairie offers a range of rooms and suites that meet the very highest expectations.

“The Residence”The Residence is the oldest building on the Clinique La Prairie site. Constructed in the early 20th century, it is linked to the Medical Centre by a delightful French-style garden. Each room or suite has its own garden-facing balcony.

Standard roomsThe Château’s exquisite atmosphere is enhanced by its antique-style furniture in sculpted wood with gold leaf decoration. These spacious rooms offer stunning views of the lake and the Alps.• Surface area : 33 m2

• 2 Separate beds or double bed• Bath with separate shower, or shower• Balcony or terrace

The ChâteauSituated at the top of the hill bordering Clinique La Prairie and overlooking Lake Geneva, the Château was built in the 19th century and fully refurbished in 2005. Now housing the clinic’s main hotel facilities, the Château is linked to the spa by an underground passage. The Château offers 24 attractive rooms and suites over 3 floors, with each decorated in a classical style. Most of the rooms have either a balcony or terrace offering views of the lake and the Alps. Ad-joining rooms are also available.

Medical CentreThe modern architecture of the Medical Centre, which opened in 1991, features contemporary glass façades which mirror and reflect the light from the lake and the mountains. The building houses 20 post-operative rooms, 2 junior suites and 4 suites situated on the top floor of the clinic.

Junior suiteA very spacious suite comprising a bedroom and a magnificent lounge decorated in a clean, contemporary style.• Surface area : 65 m2

• Bedroom with two beds• Lounge• Two bathrooms

• Bedrooms without balcony

Prairie SuiteOverlooking the clinic’s French-style garden, the Prairie Suite benefits from its own terrace – the perfect place to relax. The lounge, which features original artworks, has its own dining area.• Surface area : 58 m2

• Twin room• Lounge

• Separate WC• Terrace

Deluxe SuiteThe Deluxe Suite includes a large hall decorated with original artworks, as well as a very spacious lounge. The lake and mountains are partially visible from the balcony, which is situated at the corner of the building.• Surface area : 106 m2

• Bedroom 1 : Double bed• Bedroom 2 : Two single beds• Two bathrooms• Separate WC

• Lounge (with sofa bed)• Dining room• Fully-equipped kitchen• Balcony

Royale SuiteThis light, spacious suite has a living room which opens onto a balcony offering a view of the lake and mountains.• Surface area : 149 m2• Bedroom 1 : Double bed• Bedroom 2 : Two single beds• Two bathrooms• Separate WC

• TV room with sofa bed• Lounge• Dining room• Fully-equipped kitchen• Balcony

Impériale SuiteSituated on the top floor of the clinic in a peaceful, discreet setting, the ImpérialeSuite benefits from a private terrace offer-ing a panoramic view of the lake andthe port of Clarens. The suite has its own private lift.• Surface area : 181 m2

• Bedroom 1 : Double bed• Bedroom 2 : Two single beds• Lounge• Dining room• Bar• Fully-equipped office• Fully-equipped kitchen• Two bathrooms• Two separate WCs• Panoramic terrace• Two balconies• Private lift

Standard roomAll standard rooms in the Residence have a south-facing sunny aspect with a view over the lake.• Surface area : 25 m2

• Twin room• Balcony

Alcove roomAll the advantages of a standard room with an additional small lounge opening onto the garden and a very large balcony with loungers.• Surface area : 35 m2

• Twin room• Lounge area• Balcony

Junior suiteEnjoy a stunning view of the garden and the lake from the large balcony off the living room. Exceptional space and comfort.• Surface area : 42 m2

• Twin room• Separate WC• Lounge• Balcony

Niehans SuiteThis attic suite features wooden furniture for a very cosy feel. Balcony facing the mountains.• Surface area : 46 m2

• Twin room• Attic lounge• Spacious bathroom with bath and shower• Separate WC• Balcony

Corner roomsDecorated in Château-style colours, these slightly smaller rooms offer all the comfort of a standard room. Their superb parquet floors make for a cosy atmosphere.• Surface area : 31 m2

• Separate beds or double bed• Bath with separate shower, or shower• Bedrooms without balcony

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