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  • Design of the area surrounding the Kronenareal has been finalised

    Design of the area surrounding the Kronenareal has been finalised

    Back to the roots has prevailed among eight submitted projects in the anonymous competition for the landscaping of the Kronenareal in Dietikon. The project by the two Zurich firms for agricultural architecture, Skala Landschaft Stadt Raum GmbH, and for architecture, S2 Architekten GmbH, received the vote of the competition’s interdisciplinary jury, the administration of the town of Dietikon announced in a press release. The immediate neighbours of the area directly affected by the redesign were also invited to take part in the assessment process as guests.

    According to the press release, Back to the roots impressed with its “sensitive and poetic overall vision of the historic site”. The Kronenareal is interpreted as part of a network of open spaces and connected to the pedestrian zones of the city centre in the east and, in places, to the Reppisch in the west. A fountain is planned as a special element on Zehntenplatz. Hedingerplatz will be designed for multifunctional uses. The pine trees on the site will be integrated into the future design.

    Landscape architect Lars Ruge will present back to the roots at the opening of the competition exhibition. The vernissage will take place on 23 August from 5 pm at the Forum for Urban Development, Innovation and Culture at Zentralstrasse 12 in Dietikon. The event is open to the public. All projects will be exhibited in the forum until 8 September.

  • 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.

  • Energie 360° begins renovation of its headquarters

    Energie 360° begins renovation of its headquarters

    Energie 360° can begin the conversion of its headquarters in Zurich Altstetten. The energy provider, which is majority-owned by the city of Zurich, is investing almost 28 million Swiss francs in the redesign and expansion of its offices into an open office landscape, the construction of a large-scale photovoltaic system and the optimisation of the building services, according to a media release.

    According to the release, Energie 360° received the building permit in January. The construction site can now be set up from the end of March. The renovation work should be completed by late autumn 2024. In the meantime, the employees will move their workplaces to a temporary headquarters in Zurich Altstetten.

    The building is already fully supplied with renewable energy and is energy-optimised. In the course of the conversion, it will receive additional solar panels designed by Jessenvollenweider Architektur from Basel. The office is reportedly a pioneer in the field of photovoltaic systems. In future, the modules will produce around half of Energie 360°’s electricity requirements.

    “The additional photovoltaic systems on the façade and the extension on the roof turn the headquarters into a green power plant with an exemplary function and a strong external impact,” Jörg Wild, CEO of Energie 360°, is quoted as saying in the media release.

    The company wants to offer its customers exclusively renewable energy by 2040. As a sustainable energy and mobility service provider, it therefore also has its own energy consumption in mind.