Three building volumes smoothly interlock. They create a succession of diverse spatial sequences and form a rhythmic open space that is rich in variety and offers a high-quality place to spend time.

© René Dürr

Architects: architektick

Location: Areal Hönggerberg HWO, Paul-Feyerabend-Hof, CH-8039 Zürich, Switzerland

Lead Architects: architektick Tina Arndt & Daniel Fleischmann

Area: 22475.0 m2

Project Year: 2016

Photographs: René Dürr, ©Achim Birnbaum, lerichti

Collaborators: Matevz Safaric; Anna Karniej

General Constructor: BAM Swiss AG

Civil Engineer: APT Ingenieure

Landscape Architect: Raderschall Partner AG

Structure Planning: GKP Fassadentechnik AG
Facade Installation: Diethelm Fassadenbau AG

Facade System: Gasser Fassadentechnik AG

Ceramic Manufacturer: NBK Keramik GmbH (Germany)

Client: Swiss Life AG

© René Dürr

Text description provided by the architects. Three building volumes smoothly interlock. They create a succession of diverse spatial sequences and form a rhythmic open space that is rich in variety and offers a high-quality place to spend time.

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The route layout becomes a key element and generates a interesting dynamism.On the ground floor, there are common rooms, a classroom for the ETH, a nursery school and supplementary rooms that facilitate the student acc...