Tertianum retirement homes, Zurich Enge
Urban living - even in old age
Far-sighted planning ensures a good social mix of residents - especially in terms of age. This is true also of the site of the former Hürlimann brewery in Zurich Enge: an urban living space has been created there, a mixture of residential, services, shops and leisure. The Tertianum retirement homes in three sections are also part of the concept. They offer space for 78 apartments and 25 care rooms. The three blocks are connected by fully glazed, pavilion-like corridors. The generous window space lets light and brightness into all living areas. At the same time, this structure serves a compact division of the space and enables each apartment to have an open loggia.
Year | 2005 |
Contact person | Dennis Matthiesen |
Client | PSP Properties AG |
Architect / General planner | Itten+Brechbühl AG |
Planning | 2003–2004 |
Start of construction | 2004 |
Start of operation | 2005 |
Floor area | 12 510 m2 |
Construction volume | 44 093 m3 |
Apartments | 78 |
Nursing rooms | 25 |
Hotel rooms | 2 |
Photos | Christian Tingström, Geneva |