Client

Tamedia AG, Zurich

Architects

Shigeru Ban Architects

General contractors

Itten+Brechbühl AG

Start of construction

2010

Start of operation

2013

Floor area

10 200 m2

Construction volume

45 900 m3

Photo

Roger Frei, Zurich; Didier Roy de la Tour, Paris

Indietro

Zurich, Switzerland

Impresa mediale Tamedia

Cliente Tamedia AG, Zürich
Mandato diretto 2010
Progetto / Realizzazione 2010-2013
Prestazioni IB
  • Pianificazione Generale
Architettura Shigeru Ban Architects
Pianificazione generale Itten+Brechbühl AG
Superficie 10'200 m2
Volume della costruzione 45'900 m3

The new Tamedia House in Zurich Aussersihl was designed by the internationally renowned Japanese architect, Shigeru Ban.

An eyecatcher: the supporting structure can be seen from all around

And indeed: the building is a stunner. The delicate, six-storey wooden supporting structure is visible from the outside, and true to the Japanese tradition of plug connections, it does without a single piece of metal. The large glass façades guarantee bright rooms. A cascade staircase over five floors ensures short connecting routes between offices.

The energy footprint is sustainable like the wooden supporting structure. The double façade serves as a weather barrier and ventilation system. The building operates carbon-free and with no nuclear power. A groundwater heat pump is used for heating and cooling.

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