# Architector Basel

> Architector Basel (iPhone/iPad app by Simon Bammer.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/architector-basel/id620126872 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Simon Bammer](https://appshunter.io/developer/620126875)
- Category: Travel
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 93 MB
- Languages: English, German
- Released: 2013-03-20
- Data updated: 2026-05-19
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/architector-basel/id620126872/reviews.md

## What is Architector Basel?

The Architector Basel guides you to 107 selected contemporary buildings of Basel.

The ARCHItecture-deTECTOR:
- detects buildings close to you, sorts them according to their distance and leads you to them using a compass.
- shows you general information about the buildings, such as architect, typology, year of construction, address and visiting information.
- provides over 350 high quality images, plans and sections, provided by renowned photographers and architecture offices.
- allows to search/filter the database for typology, architect or address and can save your favourite buildings.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1 — 2019-02-06

- fixed an issue which causes the App to crash if a database update was made

### 3.0 — 2019-01-03

- complete App redesign
- updated database with several new buildings

### 2.1 — 2014-12-28

- Universal version for both iPhone and iPad
- iOS8 compatibility 
- Compass calibration
- Minor bug and database fixes

### 2.0.0 — 2014-07-03

- The Architector 2.0 checks frequently for availabe database updates and installs them after confirmation
- Search results can be displayed on a map
- Exterior and interior images are zoomable
- Improved and fully animated interface
- Bugfixes

### 1.3.0 — 2014-02-11

- Compass feature
- Several bug fixes
- User Interface improvements

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## More apps by Simon Bammer

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All apps by Simon Bammer: https://appshunter.io/developer/620126875

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