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  • New district building in Lenzburg receives striking concrete artwork

    New district building in Lenzburg receives striking concrete artwork

    The artwork “Gedankenspeicher” by Paul Takács in front of the new district building in Lenzburg has been realised by the construction company Hächler. According to a press release, the approximately seven-metre-high concrete stele was clad step by step with stones in different colours, shapes and sizes. A total of 35 tonnes of stones were used for the construction. Each of the stones, weighing between 30 and 150 kilograms, was carefully selected and placed on the stele by hand, according to the Hächler press release.

    The Wettingen-based construction company Hächler Group seconded its employees Reto Schwitter and Dear Sadiku for the work, who worked closely with the artist Paul Takács. Construction work began at the beginning of September with the foundations. The concrete stele was then erected as the scaffolding for the “Thought Memory”.

    Before the stones were installed, Paul Takács and the Hächler employees spent two days in a gravel pit to select the individual stones. Despite being delivered by crane, each stone was moved by hand several times before being installed in its final position. The aim was to create a work of art that was both aesthetically and structurally impressive. The “Gedankenspeicher” was completed at the end of September.

    Paul Takács was born in the USA and lives and works in Nussbaumen TG. His work includes oil painting, wall drawing, sculpture, adhesive works and video.

  • Striking building for Bern

    Striking building for Bern

    Schmidlin Architekten impressed the jury, chaired by Thomas Hasler, with its self-confident, modern architectural language. The free-standing new building sets clear accents and brings added value to the city of Bern by enriching the public space. The replacement for the 1984 extension, which was in need of renovation, will enable the Kunstmuseum Bern to strengthen its role as a cultural hub. By combining architectural quality and public accessibility, the museum will become a central place of exchange.

    Extensive architectural competition and transparent selection
    The international competition started in July 2022 with 148 applications and was held in two stages. 39 teams were selected to take part, 11 of which further developed their proposals. In the end, the jury decided in favour of the project by Schmidlin Architekten, which stood out thanks to its innovative approach and strong integration into the urban environment.

    Exhibition of the competition projects
    From 23 August to 24 November 2024, the Kunstmuseum Bern will be showing the designs from the architectural competition. The exhibition provides an overview of the winning project and all other entries submitted. Admission is free.

  • What will be built in the university area over the next few years

    What will be built in the university area over the next few years

    The ambitious project envisages the construction of new buildings for medical care, education and research as well as an overall upgrading of the university area. The redevelopment includes the former underground drinking water reservoir on Rämistrasse at the heart of the area, which will be converted into a café with indoor and outdoor seating. This project, overseen by SQUADRAT Architekten, integrates parts of the historic water halls and creates an inviting public space.

    Another highlight is the redesign of Rämi and Gloriastrasse, which will offer more space for pedestrians in future and reduce noise levels through traffic calming measures. The aim of redesigning these axes is to improve mobility and at the same time increase the quality of life.

    The FORUM UZH, a new university building opposite the main UZH building, will house teaching and research on nine floors and will also include a canteen and shops. The building is due to be completed by the end of 2029 and will provide a modern workplace for around 6,000 students and staff.

    Preliminary work has already begun on the construction of the University Hospital’s new MITTE campus. This renewal of the medical infrastructure will revolutionise patient care and set the course for the medicine of the future.

    These and other projects in the HGZZ underline Zurich’s commitment to education, research and healthcare. They not only contribute to urban development, but also promote scientific excellence and strengthen Zurich’s position as a leading centre for innovation and knowledge.