User:Villa-ugly

Edited by Noel Hearle of www.hearle.ch Villa Ugly Richterswil, Lake Zurich. Villa Ugly located on the banks of Lake Zurich began its life in 1892/93 as Villa Stapfer. , and built by a Swiss silk fabric producer named R. Zinggeler. . To villagers it became known as Villa Zinggeler and later during the 1970's and 1980's called, Villa Ugly, becoming one of Switzerlands best know meeting points for famous artists and musicians. It was later renovated in 2010 where the present occupier, Janis Leotidis CEO of ViRUS Clothing indicated (2018) he wanted revive Villa Ugly again to the meeting point of famous artists and musicians.

The house consists of four levels. The Basement (Cellar) and the original Gig Room during the 1970's and 1980's holding approx 150 people. The Ground floor, a hangout style office with multiple reception areas for guests. First Floor, Residentual Apartment. Secound Floor, Guest Accomodation.

Guests over the years include: H.R. Giger. , Swiss designer of the Alien Creature in the Alien Films. David Bowie. . Cat Stevens. . Al Jarreau. . Santana. . Manhattan Transfer. . Pink Floyd. . Roxy Music, Bryan Ferry. , . Freddie Mercury. . Udo Lindenberg. . Keith Emerson. . Uriah Heep. . Nina Hagen. . Ian Dury and the Blockheads. . Otis Reding. . Eddie Floyd. . Randy Crawford. . Average White Band & Larry Woodley. . James Brown Band. . Robert Miles. .

Location: Villa Zinggeler is situated at Seestrasse 9, CH-8805 Richterswil opposite the village Fontäne, shooting to a height over over 100m, and the largest natural gravity powered fountain in the wolrd. ..