“Sustainable construction already considered at the very early, conceptual design stage” – Holcim Awards Jury
The strength of the office building design lies in its smart concept combining the manifold requirements of a modern office complex with passive design elements that allow considerable energy savings and relatively high use of natural ventilation. In addition, the open ground floor with public access is fully integrated into the adjacent landscaped area and therefore creates a specific work ambiance in the generously designed inner court of the building.
Last updated: June 26, 2008 Zurich, Switzerland
The basic concept of arranging all vertical service and transportation zones at the outside of the façade leads to a substantial increase of the economic performance. All in all, a successful and widely-transferable example of the well-known principle stipulating that the various aspects of sustainable construction should be already considered at the very early, conceptual design stage.