ETH Zurich New-Build ITA-Roof, Zurich

ETH Zurich New-Build ITA-Roof, Zurich

ETH Zurich New-Build ITA-Roof, Zurich

Client
ETH Zürich Immobilien
Kreuzplatz 5
8032 Zürich

Architect
ETH Zürich
Institut for technology in architectur
Stefano-Franscini-Platz 5
8093 Zürich

Year of construction
2010-2016

Planning contract

  • Support of the research project „Roof construction Arch_Tec_Lab“ in practical building terms
  • Support of the planning team in the preparation of the tender documents for timber construction
  • Implementation of PQM during execution

Project description
As part of a research project at ETH Zurich a new type of roof construction was developed. As a result, individual, small beams were laid with a robot to form a framework and nailed together. This meant that each beam could be joined together in a slightly offset manner, resulting in this full-surface supporting structure and undulating roof.

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Chinderhus Schatzchista, Buchs

Chinderhus Schatzchista, Buchs

New-build

Chinderhus Schatzchista, Buchs

Client/architect
Gebrüder Schöb AG
Innovatives Bauen
Karmaad 28
9473 Gams

Year of construction
2013

Planning contract
Structural analysis and final drawings

Project description

  • Two-storey kindergarten
  • Exterior and interior walls designed as wooden stud partitions
  • Storey ceiling made of wood-concrete composite slabs
  • Flat roof construction consisting of laminated timber elements
  • Horizontal bracing by means of ceiling panels in the solid
    staircase core and the outer walls

 

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Multi-purpose hall, Flawil

Multi-purpose hall, Flawil

New-build

Multi-purpose hall, Flawil

Client
Municipality of Flawil
Protestant parish Flawil

Architects
BMBK Blatter Müller Architekten, Zürich
Bischoff Kopp Architekten, Weinfelden

Year of construction
2006-2008

Construction costs
CHF 9.7 million

Planning contract
• Project competition
• Building pit, solid and timber construction
• Project planning, implementation planning and implementation

Project description
• Multifunctional multi-purpose hall with stage, kitchen, offices, parish hall and community hall
• Implementation of all components relevant to structural soundness
• Competition winner with overall planner team

Awards
Lignum timber construction award for sustainable, ecological construction

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Zeughaus & Staatsarchiv, Herisau

Zeughaus & Staatsarchiv, Herisau

Conversion / new build

Zeughaus und Staatsarchiv, Herisau

Client
Canton of
Appenzell Ausserrhoden

Year of construction
2011-2012

Construction costs
CHF 18.5 million

Planning contract
• Wood construction
• Solid construction
• Fire protection

Project description
The Zeughaus building built in 1919 by Alfred Ramseyer and Fritz Hiller and the elongated storage building built in 1985 were fully renovated for their new owners, the cantonal police and other administrative departments of the Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden. The timber construction of the storage rooms was statically reinforced. The head building of the five-storey building was completely gutted and fitted with new reinforced concrete walls and ceilings. The new threestorey annex (top floor in timber construction) was built on the existing cultural heritage area.

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Chälblihalle, Herisau

Chälblihalle, Herisau

Conversion

Chälblihalle, Herisau

Client
Municipality of Herisau

Architect
Keller Hubacher Architekten, Herisau

Year of construction
2010-2011

Planning contract
• Structural analysis and securing of the construction
• Project planning for restoration of the timber construction
• Project planning for restoration of the solid construction

Project description
The Viehmarkthalle, also known as Chälblihalle, has stood in its place since 1869 and is used by the residents of Herisau for various occasions. After securing the structure in 2005, the complete restoration of the building began in 2010, allowing residents to continue using the building and preserving its charm for the next generation.

Construction costs
CHF 4,200,000

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Utility and fire brigade building, Wallisellen

Utility and fire brigade building, Wallisellen

New-build

Utility and fire brigade building, Wallisellen

Client
Political municipality of Wallisellen
die werke versorgung wallisellen ag

Architect
CH Architekten AG, Bahnhofplatz 1B, 8304 Wallisellen

Year of construction
2009-2010

Planning contract
• Cost estimate
• Submission
• Structural analysis and dimensioning (timber construction)
• Construction supervision

Project description
After a very short construction period, the finished building was
inaugurated on 29 May 2010. The dominant, angular, wooden building houses the fire brigade as well as the Wallisellen utility works with its offices, workshops and storage rooms. Thanks to the optimal room layout, both occupants are able to use the synergies, theory room, lounge and terrace without getting in each other’s way. The building meets the goals of the „2000-watt society“, as is evident from the thickly insulated walls, the visible building
services, the mixture of wooden and concrete materials and the photovoltaic system on the roof. The deadlines and construction costs were met.

Construction costs
CHF 17.5 million

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