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  • “Insieme” education centers in Sursee

    “Insieme” education centers in Sursee

    The project competition was announced as an open, single-stage and anonymous procedure for general planning teams, with eight teams submitting proposals on time. The jury assessed them according to functionality, cost-effectiveness, sustainability, urban planning and architecture and awarded the contract to the “Insieme” project by Bob Gysin Partner from Zurich. The centerpiece is a new seven-storey building along the railroad line, which makes a clear contribution to urban densification and orients the campus more towards the station.

    Bright learning landscape
    In future, the new main entrances will be oriented more towards the railroad station, thus relieving the existing access through the adjacent residential area. All gymnasiums will be accessible via the newly defined entrance area, which will simplify routing and orientation. The arrangement of classrooms, group rooms, atriums and meeting zones creates a bright, flexible learning landscape that supports different forms of teaching and informal encounters in equal measure.

    Building sustainably, upgrading open spaces
    In terms of construction, “Insieme” relies on a combination of existing buildings and timber construction. With the exception of the basement, the existing building in Wing B is being dismantled and extended with a timber ribbed ceiling to create a six-storey building. The design of the open space responds to the climate heating by shading the existing staircase and enhancing it with additional planting and seating. The edge of the forest will have new recreational areas and loose tree planting, which will significantly increase the quality of the outdoor space.

    Next steps until commissioning
    In the first quarter of 2026, the jury’s comments will be reviewed and the competition project optimized if necessary. The extended facility is currently scheduled to open in 2035. Around CHF 97.4 million has been set aside in the cantonal financial planning for the expansion and partial renovation of the BBZG W in Sursee. An investment in future-proof vocational training and a strong educational location in the region.

  • Barrier-free modernisation of the education centre in Limmattal begins

    Barrier-free modernisation of the education centre in Limmattal begins

    In a press release, the Canton of Zurich has announced the start of construction work on the renovation of the Limmattal Education Centre(BZLT) in Dietikon. The listed building is to be renovated over two years from the start of the summer holidays and will offer a modern learning environment that is adapted to the needs of the students.

    Built in 1969, the vocational school building is largely in its original condition and is used by the BZLT as a competence centre for logistics, road transport and recycling professions. With an investment of CHF 42 million, the building is now being renovated to provide an improved and barrier-free learning environment once the work is completed in 2027. Zurich-based Ernst Niklaus Fausch Partner AG is responsible for the architectural design.

    An open, interdisciplinary learning landscape is to be created on the top floor, offering various opportunities for self-directed and collaborative learning. Meanwhile, the basement areas are to be converted into modern sports rooms.

    With the conversion, the education centre will be certified according to Minergie-ECO standards and the Swiss Sustainable Building Standard(SNBS). The building will be connected to the regional district heating network and a technology centre with a photovoltaic system will be built on the roof. Green roof and terrace areas will also contribute to cooling and promote biodiversity. After the refurbishment, the building will also be barrier-free.

    The building designed by architect Georges Künzler is a listed building. The modernisation and renovation measures were therefore developed in collaboration with the cantonal monument preservation authorities. Among other things, the external appearance of the façade is to be preserved. The work is due to be completed in 2027. Until then, the school will temporarily operate in the school building at Lagerstrasse 55 in Zurich.