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The new
proposal for the Zurich municipality is replacing the existing building, which
became intolerable for the needs of a contemporary office environment and
modern building standards.
The area is
characterized by massive solitaire buildings placed in a steep terrain. Pathways
and streets remind of deep canyons. The houses are placed between a winding
street, some having an upper and lower entrance. This urban structure is the
backbone for the proposal. The design is proposing a simple and compact shape. Facades
towards east and west are tilt backwards, boosting the solitaire character of
the building and simultaneously opening the street space allowing more light
for neighbouring buildings. The new proposal fits within the pattern of the
street but stands out optically through perspective distortion.
The building
develops a strong and individual image by the design of the facades: following
the needs of the load bearing structure, dramatic openings evolve. In
combination with white and glittering facade panels the impression of the house
will be somewhat elegant. A service core is placed in central position so that
the layout of the floor-plan is kept column-free and the working environment
stays flexible. The height of office floors remains low with 2,50m, which
allows one additional floor in sum. For compensation generous common spaces
(multi-storey height entrance zone) and double height meeting rooms (each floor
one) are introduced. The inner spatial configuration is focusing on contrast
and alternation (versus monotony).
proposal for the Zurich municipality is replacing the existing building, which
became intolerable for the needs of a contemporary office environment and
modern building standards.
The area is
characterized by massive solitaire buildings placed in a steep terrain. Pathways
and streets remind of deep canyons. The houses are placed between a winding
street, some having an upper and lower entrance. This urban structure is the
backbone for the proposal. The design is proposing a simple and compact shape. Facades
towards east and west are tilt backwards, boosting the solitaire character of
the building and simultaneously opening the street space allowing more light
for neighbouring buildings. The new proposal fits within the pattern of the
street but stands out optically through perspective distortion.
The building
develops a strong and individual image by the design of the facades: following
the needs of the load bearing structure, dramatic openings evolve. In
combination with white and glittering facade panels the impression of the house
will be somewhat elegant. A service core is placed in central position so that
the layout of the floor-plan is kept column-free and the working environment
stays flexible. The height of office floors remains low with 2,50m, which
allows one additional floor in sum. For compensation generous common spaces
(multi-storey height entrance zone) and double height meeting rooms (each floor
one) are introduced. The inner spatial configuration is focusing on contrast
and alternation (versus monotony).
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