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  • Building rights create affordable living space in Zurich

    Building rights create affordable living space in Zurich

    The Im Gut building cooperative has set itself the goal of comprehensively renovating and expanding its housing estates on Gutstrasse in Zurich-Wiedikon, which are characterised by a building fabric that is around 70 years old. As part of a master plan, the possibilities for the construction of non-profit flats as well as the establishment of a double kindergarten and the creation of communal and public-orientated usable areas are being explored. Two building plots, which were renovated in 2012 and 2014, are just the beginning. The next steps include the redesign of two further plots, which will be made possible by urban building rights.

    New residential concepts and the role ofmunicipal building rights
    The construction of 28 new flats is planned on the plot at Gutstrasse 146 to 152, while two listed buildings, including a residential tower block with 46 flats, will be renovated. The annual ground rent for this field amounts to around CHF 69,000. At the same time, the neighbouring plot at Gutstrasse 145 to 153 will be completely redeveloped and will provide space for 72 flats. The two building plots will thus provide a total of 146 affordable flats – an increase of 44 flats compared to the current stock.

    Setting the financial and planning course
    The city council is endeavouring to renew the building rights for these projects for a further 62 years ahead of schedule, thereby underlining the city’s long-term commitment to promoting affordable housing. The decision to grant the building rights lies with the municipal council. In preparation for the start of construction in September 2023 and the planned occupation of the housing estate in winter 2025/2026, one-off expenditure of CHF 1.355 million has already been approved for the renovation of the building site. This financial commitment is a significant contribution to strengthening the urban infrastructure and ensuring the quality of living for broad sections of the population.

  • The Rolf-Liebermann-Weg on the outskirts of Zurich

    The Rolf-Liebermann-Weg on the outskirts of Zurich

    Das Projekt «Rolf-Liebermann-Weg» entwickelt von Mettler Entwickler AG mit der Bauherrschaft Asga Pensionskasse, profitiert von seiner einmaligen Lage am Stadtrand von Zürich, zwischen dem Schulhaus Staudenbühl und den idyllischen Grünflächen des Hürst-Gebiets. Die Hanglage eröffnet spektakuläre Ausblicke auf den Zürichberg und die Alpen, während die gute Anbindung an das Verkehrsnetz und die Nähe zu Einkaufs- und Dienstleistungszentren urbanen Komfort bieten.

    Die geplante Wohnsiedlung zeichnet sich durch ihre L-förmige Anordnung aus, die grosszügige Freiräume für Gemeinschaftsaktivitäten und individuelle Entfaltung lässt. Der vielfältige Wohnungsmix reicht von kompakten 1½-Zimmer-Wohnungen bis zu geräumigen 5½-Zimmer-Wohnungen, um ein breites Spektrum an Bewohnerinnen und Bewohnern anzusprechen – von Singles über Senioren bis hin zu Familien.

    Architektonisch setzt das Projekt auf einen innovativen Hybridbau. Eine Kombination aus tragendem Mauerwerk im Inneren und einer ästhetisch ansprechenden, hinterlüfteten Holzfassade. Betonelemente in den Untergeschossen und den Erschliessungskernen sowie die Wohnungstrennwände garantieren Stabilität und Privatsphäre. Die begrünten Dächer fördern die Biodiversität und das Mikroklima der Siedlung und werden durch die Integration von Photovoltaikanlagen ergänzt, die nachhaltige Energiegewinnung unterstützen.

    Mit der geplanten Fertigstellung Ende 2027 setzt der «Rolf-Liebermann-Weg» neue Massstäbe für modernes, nachhaltiges Wohnen in Zürich, indem er die Balance zwischen Natur und städtischem Leben meisterhaft gestaltet.

  • A new home for families and creativity in Leutschenbach

    A new home for families and creativity in Leutschenbach

    The centrepiece of the housing estate consists of two U-shaped building complexes that are open to the green space and are complemented by pavilion buildings in the inner courtyard. This arrangement creates a lively, communal courtyard that houses kindergartens and communal spaces, making it a social meeting point.

    The housing estate offers a variety of 2- to 6½-room flats as well as special studio and communal flats to fulfil a wide range of living requirements. Particular attention is paid to spacious family flats and creative spaces that enable flexible and innovative living.

    Sustainability and energy efficiency are the focus of the housing estate. By building to Minergie-P-ECO and Minergie-ECO standards and utilising renewable energy sources for heat and electricity, it makes an important contribution to climate protection. The large-scale installation of photovoltaic modules ensures an environmentally friendly power supply.

    The design of the outdoor facilities promotes biodiversity and improves the microclimate in the neighbourhood. The upgrading of the green spaces along the Riedgraben and the “Inner Garden Leutschenbach” connecting the neighbourhood create natural recreational areas that offer residents a high quality of life.

    The Leutschenbach housing estate is an example of the successful combination of urban living, social mixing and ecological responsibility. It plays a key role in the development of Leutschenbach into an attractive and lively neighbourhood that meets the requirements of a modern, sustainable lifestyle.

  • Ground-breaking ceremony for Bern’s first PlusEnergy neighbourhood

    Ground-breaking ceremony for Bern’s first PlusEnergy neighbourhood

    Today’s ground-breaking ceremony symbolically marked the start of the PlusEnergy Aarerain neighbourhood in Worblaufen. Following an extensive development phase, preparations for the construction site began in September 2023.

    The new development will offer 189 flats for up to 400 residents. In addition to the flats, a daycare centre and studio spaces are also planned on the ground floors, which will enliven the neighbourhood square. The project’s slope path will provide barrier-free access to the Aare area and the municipality of Ittigen’s new leisure and water sports centre. “Good things come to those who wait,” is a well-known saying,” says a delighted Marco Rupp, President of the municipality. “The Aarerain project completes the reorganisation of the Aare area in Worblaufen and fits in perfectly with our sustainable basic ideas of urban development.”

    PlusEnergy neighbourhood produces energy surplus
    Over the course of the year, the new housing estate will produce more energy than it consumes in accordance with the PlusEnergy neighbourhood energy standard based on weighted criteria. This will be achieved through the consistent use of photovoltaics on the roofs and façades of the six to eight-storey buildings. The PV panels on the façades will be realised in a green-blue colour and reflect the play of colours of the Aare and the surrounding area. Heat is generated by means of geothermal probes; the geothermal probes are regenerated in summer by cooling the flats via the underfloor heating.

    The “PlusEnergy neighbourhood” energy standard launched by the Swiss capital region promotes sustainable development in the building sector with a simple and clear definition, thereby contributing to the implementation of the Swiss government’s Energy Strategy 2050. The cantons and municipalities are working together with renowned infrastructure companies and investors. Cantonal Councillor Christoph Ammann adds: “PlusEnergy neighbourhoods enable sustainable development – without compromising on living comfort. I am delighted when such flagship projects shine beyond the capital region.”

    Close to nature and sustainable
    However, the development will not only score points in terms of its positive energy balance. The sustainable project is characterised by attractive flat layouts, a natural living environment with a view of the Aare and the greatest possible preservation of the green spaces on the banks of the Aare. Keeping the green spaces free is made possible by the compact construction of the site in the eastern part of the plot. Thanks to this skilful urban planning in the sense of economical use of the land, a good half of the plot remains undeveloped and natural. The car-free neighbourhood square between the buildings offers a high quality of stay and counteracts overheating in summer with its differentiated paving and greenery.

    The symbolic ground-breaking ceremony on 9 April 2024 marked the official start of the development of the Aarerain PlusEnergy district in Worblaufen, a project by Losinger Marazzi in collaboration with the CPV/CAP Coop pension fund and the municipality of Ittigen. The architecture was designed by Fischer Architekten AG. This ultra-modern residential development is scheduled for completion at the end of 2026 and will not only offer 189 flats, but also communal facilities such as a daycare centre and studios to enliven the neighbourhood.

  • Halter starts construction of the Toffematt housing estate

    Halter starts construction of the Toffematt housing estate

    With the ground-breaking ceremony, the construction of the Toffematt housing estate with 30 condominiums has begun in the Bernese municipality of Toffen. Halter AG is responsible for the development of the project with three new buildings, according to a media release. Thanks to a new form of cooperative ownership, condominium ownership is affordable for people with different purchasing power and remains cost-effective in the long term, according to the detailed Halter release.

    The ground-breaking ceremony on Thursday, 16 March, was attended by community president Carl Bütler, pastor Nadja Heimlicher and parish councillor Reto Casty. In October 2019, Halter AG acquired the right to purchase the plots from the Toffen community and the Belp-Belpberg-Toffen parish. The sustainable price of the land was linked to the condition that the resulting living space would be offered in a moderate price environment. in 2021, the newly founded Toffematt housing cooperative acquired the plots and Halter AG developed the development as a residential property project with building rights.

    According to the press release, the housing cooperative’s (WBG) sponsorship model not only enables condominium ownership in Toffematt with purchase prices 10 to 20 per cent below market prices. It is also intended to prevent speculation.

    With the purchase of a flat, the owners join the WBG Toffematt. According to the building lease contract, future profits from the sale of the flat benefit the cooperative. That is why a short-term resale is not worthwhile, according to the statement. And the flats remain affordable in the long term.

  • Construction of housing estate in Zurich's Guggach area begins

    Construction of housing estate in Zurich's Guggach area begins

    Representatives of the city of Zurich broke ground for the construction of the Guggach III residential and commercial estate. At the intersection of Hofwiesenstrasse and Wehntalerstrasse, 111 non-profit apartments for around 300 people will be built in the coming years, according to a media release . The first tenants are expected to be able to move in in the second quarter of 2024.

    The City of Zurich is developing the Guggach area in Zurich-Unterstrass together with the Simple Living Foundation. For this purpose, the city has given part of its land reserve to the public foundation under building law, according to the media release.

    Two residential buildings with commercial units on the ground floor and a building for a kindergarten are being built on the 8,500 square meter property. A school with a gym and a park are to be built in another part of the area.

  • Holcim is building a 3D-printed settlement

    Holcim is building a 3D-printed settlement

    With its joint venture 14Trees and the British development finance institute CDC Group , Holcim wants to realize the largest 3D-printed house complex in Africa. In Kilifi, Kenya, the Mvule Gardens development is to create affordable living space in 52 buildings. The building material manufacturer has now announced this. The project is part of the regenerative ecosystem Green Heart of Kenya , a model for inclusive and climate-resilient cities. Construction will start in early 2022.

    The project builds on Holcim's first 3D printed school in Malawi. It is intended to close an acute infrastructure gap. "14Trees is pioneering the use of cutting-edge technology to address one of Africa's most pressing development needs – affordable housing – and create life-changing infrastructure for entire communities," said Tenbite Ermias, CEO of CDC Africa, as quoted in the press release.

    14Trees has set itself the goal of addressing the lack of affordable housing in Africa with 3D printing and intelligent design, while creating skilled local jobs at the same time. As demonstrated in Malawi, the technology can reduce a house's ecological footprint by more than 50 percent compared to conventional methods, according to Holcim. Accordingly, they have the EDGE certificate for resource- efficient buildings.

    The MASS Design Group , an architecture firm based in the USA and Africa, designed the Mvule Gardens. They are designed to create affordable, sustainable and reproducible housing units that are adapted to the Kenyan environment.

  • 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.

  • Hardau I is being rebuilt for 71 million francs

    Hardau I is being rebuilt for 71 million francs

    The aging Hardau I housing estate is located between Hardstrasse and the striking residential towers of Hardau II. It has existed since 1964 and was designed by the architect Eberhard Eidenbenz. Today’s 80 apartments are small-scale with a modest standard of fit-out. Noise protection, energy efficiency and accessibility leave a lot to be desired. Since the area has potential to be used and more family apartments can be built as a result, the City of Zurich has decided to replace it.

    In 2018, the Office for Buildings of the City of Zurich selected the winning project by means of an architecture competition: Graber Pulver Architekten AG won over the jury with their “Laurel & Hardy” project. Two structures of different shapes and heights are planned. The six-storey courtyard building is clearly separated from the Hardau park. A seven-storey building block complements the existing block edge along Hardstrasse. Most of the apartments in the courtyard are oriented on three sides.

    122 predominantly spacious rental apartments are planned for residents with low to medium incomes. Single rooms, studios and music practice rooms can be rented individually. Areas for services and a personal registration office are also being built along Hardstrasse on the ground floor. In addition, a kindergarten, studios and a youth shop of the Open Youth Work Zurich (OJA) are planned at Hardaupark. Together with the existing Hardau high-rises, which mostly comprise smaller apartments, a well-mixed urban housing supply is to be created.

    At Hardau I, energy parameters of the Minergie-P standard in the sense of the 2000-watt society have top priority: Nevertheless, only the construction on the noise-polluted Hardstrasse is certified according to the Minergie-P-Eco standard. Because no controlled ventilation is installed in the quieter courtyard building. The mobility concept provides for a neighborhood with little cars: The number of parking spaces will be significantly reduced to 31 instead of the previous 249. Energy is generated directly on the property by a photovoltaic system planned and financed by the city of Zurich’s electricity company. So that the electricity produced on the roofs of the property can be used on site, tenants and property developers form a self-consumption community.

  • A versatile housing estate for Leutschenbach

    A versatile housing estate for Leutschenbach

    The new housing estate consists of two U-shaped, seven to nine-story main buildings that are open towards Riedbach and thus create a spacious inner courtyard with parking spaces across both areas, explained the project managers. The inner courtyard is also supplemented with smaller buildings that accommodate different uses such as the four kindergartens and childcare. The new building project by Clou Architekten AG, Zurich, and Atelier Oriri Landschaftsarchitekten GmbH, Kehrsiten, won an architecture competition in 2016. The jury argued that the project impressed above all with its high space and volume efficiency, which, in addition to cost advantages, also promises energetic and operational benefits.

    The focus is on 4- to 4½-room apartments
    The Leutschenbach housing estate comprises 349 2- to 6½-room apartments, two cluster apartments each with six 1- to 2-room studios, seven apartments for shared apartments, eleven two-storey residential studios and 41 rentable rooms. The housing offer is tailored to current needs in different phases of living and life. The eight large apartments and the differently designed rooms would offer flexible space for different living solutions. The proportion of 4- to 4½-room apartments is around 46 percent and thus forms the focus. The rooms for trade and services with storage space are on the ground floor. The individual rooms have an area of 20 to 130 square meters.

    Contribution to the 2000 watt society
    The housing estate is intended to make a contribution to the 2000 watt society with various measures. The U-shaped main building will be built according to the Minergie-P-ECO, the buildings in the inner courtyard according to the Minergie-ECO standard. It is planned that the heat will be supplied via the district heating network of the Hagenholz waste incineration plant and can also be supplemented by the waste heat from the neighboring data center of Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF). In addition, a photovoltaic system is to be installed on the roof for personal use. ■