{"id":137082,"date":"2025-08-12T09:10:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T07:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.immo-invest.ch\/?p=137082"},"modified":"2025-08-12T08:51:33","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T06:51:33","slug":"holzgigant-und-wahrzeichen-des-esaf-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stage.immo-invest.ch\/en\/holzgigant-und-wahrzeichen-des-esaf-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Wooden giant and landmark of the ESAF 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

The idea was born in 2021 in the “Säntis Innovation<\/span> Cluster<\/span> Wood”. The “Holzvision Max” became a major project involving over 220 companies and institutions, supported by a patronage committee with representatives from business, politics, tourism and sport. Around 1000 specialists from forestry, the timber industry, timber construction and carpentry worked on the project, including many apprentices who produced individual elements in inter-company courses. The wood, mainly spruce and fir, comes from Swiss forests as part of regular forestry operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Technology and construction
<\/strong>Supports and trusses in the body and legs ensure stability. The frame is partially covered with board shingles, while the wall elements are open. A total of 18,727 screws were used. The supporting structure consists of 40 cubic meters of glulam, supplemented by round timber from Toggenburg. The project is designed for a service life of up to 25 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Financing and cooperation
<\/strong>The total costs are around CHF 4 million. Thanks to the broad support from the industry in the form of material donations, work and financial participation, the project is secure. A buyer is being sought for the subsequent use. The residual value is around 1.3 million francs, plus costs for storage and reconstruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Tourism prospects
<\/strong>After the ESAF, Muni Max could be set up in tourist destinations such as Elm, Braunwald or Herisau. The plan is to make it accessible with stairs, an elevator, exhibition areas and a viewing platform. In this way, it will not only serve as a symbol of Swiss wood and craftsmanship, but also as a sustainable visitor magnet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Symbol for the industry
<\/strong>Muni Max is more than just an eye-catcher. It shows how the Swiss timber industry combines tradition and innovation<\/span>, strengthens the regional value chain and involves young specialists in an ambitious project. At the ESAF in Mollis, it will visually tower over the actual stadium, the largest temporary stadium in the world with 56,500 seats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

With Muni Max, the Swiss wood industry has created a project that radiates far beyond the event<\/span>, a strong symbol of craftsmanship, cooperation and the future viability of a traditional raw material.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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