Project details:



Project Name: Apartmenthouse Siewerdtstrasse
Location: Zurich
Client: Anlagestiftung Pensimo
Project Type: Building
Architects: EM2N : Mathias Mueller / Daniel Niggli, Zurich
Main Contractor: Allreal Holding AG, Zurich
Structural Engineers: Basler + Hofmann Engineers and Planners, Zurich
HVACR: Huustechnik Rechberger AG, Zurich



Dates:
Competition 2003, 1st prize
Planning phase 2004-05
Start of construction May 2005
Completion July 2006
Gross Floor Area: 5’850 m2
Costs: EUR 6 Mio



Project write-up:

To react on the spatial situation of the Siewerdtstrasse a design strategy was developed that adapts the building mass and the apartment types to the different spatial conditions. In contrast to the northern side of the building, which represents a classical frontage, the southern façade is stepped and modulated, structuring the courtyard.



Splitlevel:
Due to the depth and the north-south orientation of the building, each apartment has a lofty, 3.50 m high main space. On the southern side this space has a balcony. This split-level typology stretches the apartment over up to three different levels.



Regular apartments:
The head of the building gets excellent sun exposure on all sides. The apartments are orientated north, east and south. All of them have balconies or terraces.



Attic:
All apartments have generous balconies on the south side, with nice views over Oerlikon. Every flat has a different layout.



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