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  • First trains travel through the west tunnel of the Gotthard Base Tunnel again

    First trains travel through the west tunnel of the Gotthard Base Tunnel again

    Following the successful completion of test operations, the first trains once again travelled through the repaired west tunnel of the Gotthard Base Tunnel on 19 August 2024. The first commercial train, an early train from Chiasso to Basel, marked this important milestone. Another goods train followed, operated by SBB Cargo International. SBB will continue to carry out test runs in the coming weeks in preparation for the full reopening on 2 September 2024.

    Gradual return to normality
    Cleaning work will take place repeatedly in the run-up to the full reopening. From 2 September, the half-hourly frequency for all InterCity and EuroCity trains between German-speaking Switzerland and Ticino will be restored. This will provide travellers with a significantly faster connection through the Gotthard Base Tunnel, reducing journey times by an hour.

    Important progress on the road to normalisation
    With the trial operation in the west tunnel and the successful tests, SBB is ensuring that the Gotthard Base Tunnel will soon be fully available again. This is of key importance not only for passenger transport, but also for freight transport. The tunnel remains one of the most important transport routes in Switzerland and Europe.

    Work on the tunnel is continuing as planned and SBB is confident that regular operations can be resumed from the beginning of September 2024.

  • Energie 360° renovates its headquarters in Altstetten

    Energie 360° renovates its headquarters in Altstetten

    Energie 360° wants to convert and repair its headquarters at Aargauerstrasse 182 in Altstetten, which was built in 2003. The energy supplier, which is majority owned by the city of Zurich , is investing almost 28 million francs in this. In its capacity as client representative, the Office for Buildings of the City of Zurich has now submitted the corresponding building application, the city administration and energy company inform in a joint statement . They expect construction to begin next spring.

    The conversion work is intended to adapt the headquarters to the requirements of a modern working environment "with flexible and hybrid working concepts", according to the statement. For this purpose, the existing premises are to be redesigned “into an open office landscape” with correspondingly modernized building services. A large-scale photovoltaic system is planned for the facades and roof.

    After a "strategic review", the management of Energie 360° has given up on initial considerations of adding a new building to the existing building, the statement explains further. Instead, the existing building should be optimized "for an efficient and result-oriented working environment". Jessenvollweider Architektur from Basel is responsible for the architectural concept.

    By 2040, Energie 360° wants to switch its offer exclusively to energy from renewable sources. According to the announcement, the conversion of the headquarters is driving this “transformation of the company and enables targeted energy saving measures in our own operations”.

  • Replacement building in Salzweg with up to 240 apartments

    Replacement building in Salzweg with up to 240 apartments

    On the northern slope of the Uetliberg, in Zurich-Altstetten, the city of Zurich is planning to replace the Salzweg housing estate. This currently comprises 130 apartments. It was created in 1969 in prefabricated element construction based on the plans of the architect Manuel Pauli. The past 50 years have left behind damage to the structures and a considerable need for repairs.

    The city of Zurich, as the client, decided on a new replacement building due to changed legal requirements, the current compression pressure and after examining the feasibility of repairs. The aim is to make the best possible use of the area and to expand the proportion of non-profit apartments in the city.

    In order to find the optimal project, the Office for Buildings of the City of Zurich has launched an architecture competition. Zimmermann Sutter Architekten AG from Zurich was able to win this with its “Tartaruga” proposal. The jury was impressed by the delicate, staggered arrangement of shorter and longer rows of buildings. The balconies offer views towards Uetliberg or Hönggerberg. The buildings are also integrated harmoniously into the quarter and are created in the fall line to the slope. Good lighting, a clear cut and optimal room design also helped the project onto the podium.

    Up to 240 apartments of different sizes and different common uses as well as a double kindergarten and a double daycare center are planned. The apartments are designed to be barrier-free so that they are also suitable for senior citizens. A caretaker base, practice rooms for bands, a common room and studios are also planned.
    A Rue Intérieure and residential streets connect the various units with one another. The sustainable CO2 concept desired by the client is met by the Minergie-P-Eco standard, a photovoltaic system on the green roof areas and a car-free settlement.