Future of the Birs region Dornach-Aesch. Test planning with public participation. On behalf of the cantons of Basel-Landschaft and Solothurn, as well as the municipalities of Aesch BL and Dornach. In collaboration with Atelier 231, META Landscape Architecture, ebp Switzerland. The
Wakker Prize 2024
of the Swiss Heritage Society went to the Birsstadt association, which promotes building culture from large-scale planning to the actual construction project through cross-municipal and cross-cantonal cooperation.
Zündhölzli site Fehraltorf. Study contract, 2023,
1st rank
, in further processing. Commissioned by SchwarzWeiss AG, Lucerne. In collaboration with Beglinger + Bryan, Landscape Architecture and Lauber Ingenieure, Structural Engineering in Timber Construction.
Redesign PROGR courtyard with pavilion.
Interdisciplinary competition, Bern,
1st rank
, 2022, in further processing. Commissioned by PROGR Foundation, Center for Cultural Production. In collaboration with Miriam Sturzenegger, visual arts, bbz bern, landscape architecture and Neven Kostić, structural engineering.
Neuenhof Härdli. Study contract,
1st rank
, 2022, in further processing. On behalf of Einwohnergemeinde Neuenhof, Ortsbürgergemeinde Neuenhof, Logis Suisse AG, Swiss Finance & Property Funds AG. In collaboration withLorenz Eugster, Landscape Architecture and Urban Design and Birchler + Wicki, stadt raum verkehr.
Covering A2 Lucerne South. Parallel study contract in selective procedure (test planning), 2023. Commissioned by the Federal Roads Office FEDRO, Canton of Lucerne, Municipal Association LuzernPlus, City of Kriens. In collaboration with S2L Landscape Architecture, XM Architecture, Barbara Emmenegger Sociology & Space.
Development Unterbendern, Gamprin FL. Public participation & mission statement process in the dialog procedure. On behalf of the municipality of Gamprin. In collaboration with Atelier Gapont, TEAMverkehr.zug, Peter Vogt Landschaftsarchitektur.
Biel Mett Center South. Urban development test planning, 2023, in further development. Commissioned by the city of Biel (urban planning). In collaboration with Stefan Rotzler Landscape Architect BSLA.
Zentrumsplatz and Zehntenhausgarten Zurich-Affoltern. Participation process. Commissioned by the City of Zurich (Civil Engineering Office). In collaboration with Ampio Participation, 10:8 Architects, Antón Landscape.
Rhine bank east Schaffhausen. Test planning. Commissioned by the City of Schaffhausen (urban planning). In collaboration with Studio Vulkan, IBV Hüsler, Staubli Kurath & Partner.
2022
CKW Reussbühl site.
Two-stage study commission, Lucerne,
1st rank
, 2022. Commissioned by Centralschweizerische Kraftwerke AG in cooperation with the City of Lucerne. Featuring Office of Living Things, Büro Dudler and Durable.
Sonnenhalde I, Leimbach. Collaborative test planning, Zurich, 2022. On behalf of Baugenossenschaft Freiblick. In collaboration with pool, architecture, Berchtold.Lenzin, landscape architecture, Futurafrosch, architecture and spatial development, Carolin Riede, landscape architecture, Stefan Rotzler, landscape architecture.
Limmattal Energy Center LEZ. Test planning, 2022,
in further development.
Client: Interkommunale Anstalt Limeco, Dietikon. Project management: TBF + Partner AG. In collaboration with: Robin Winogrond landscape architecture and urban design, Office of Living Things, landscape architecture, TEAMverkehr.zug AG
Muri AG train station center. Test planning, 2022,
in further processing.
Client: Municipality of Muri. In collaboration with BÖE Studio and Schneiter Verkehrsplanung AG
Campo Marzio Nord Lugano. Development Master Plan. Client: City of Lugano (Edilizia Pubblica). In collaboration with Stefan Rotzler landscape architect, Gockhausen and TEAMverkehr Zug AG, Cham.
2021
Railroad road north.
Study contract by selective procedure, Langenthal, 2021,
in further processing
. On behalf of the City of Langenthal. In collaboration with Stefan Rotzler and Böe, landscape architecture, Durable, sustainability.
Mission statement Kappelerhof, Baden. In-depth urban planning study as part of the revision of the land use planning. On behalf of the city of Baden. In collaboration with Ampio, Participation, Communication and Facilitation, Metron, Spatial Planning and Transport.
Wallisellen southeast, test planning. Client: Municipality of Wallisellen, Building Construction and Planning Department. In collaboration with: Balliana Schubert, Landscape Architects AG, Zurich
Areal Güterbahnhof, St. Gallen. Test planning / integral study. Organizer: Canton of St. Gallen (Building Department, Civil Engineering Office). With Studio Céline Baumann GmbH, Basel; RAPP Trans AG, Basel; Drees & Sommer Advanced Building Technologies, Basel.
Living in the garden of the 21st century .
Test planning Bern East / Muri. Commissioned by Federal Roads Office FEDRO, Canton of Bern, Regional Conference Bern-Mittelland, City of Bern, Municipality of Muri bei Bern, Municipality of Ostermundigen. With TEAMverkehr Zug AG, Cham; Arquitectura Agronomia, Barcelona; Gehl, Copenhagen; Office Of Living Things, New York/Zurich.
Development of Gaswerkareal and Brückenkopf West, Bern BE. Open urban planning ideas competition. Organizer: City of Bern (Fund for Land and Housing Policy, City Planning Office, Structural Engineering City of Bern). With XM Architekten GmbH, Graber Pulver Architekten AG, Antón Landschaft GmbH, USUS Landschaftsarchitektur AG, bbz bern gmbh, RAPP Trans AG.
Renovation/conversion + attic conversion MFH Hofstrasse Lucerne
2020
Stadtbach, Suhr AG
. Study contract.
1st rank
, in further processing. Client: Implenia AG. With Schmid Landscape Architects, Pirmin Jung Schweiz AG, Bern Gebäudetechnik AG, Suter von Känel Wild AG.
ewb Ausserholligen VI, Bern BE. Two-stage overall performance study contract for planners, developers and building lease holders in a selective procedure for construction sites A, B and C. Client: Energie Wasser Bern. With HHF Architects, Basel; Studio Céline Baumann, Basel; Steiner AG, Zurich; Walt Galmarini, Zurich; Caroline Ting, Zurich; Schneiter Verkehrsplanung, Zurich; Intosens, Zurich; VSAO, Zurich.
Dielsdorf (ZH)
. Test planning. Client: Simple society “Zentrumspark”. With Studio Vulkan Landscape Architecture
Rigistrasse, Baar ZG. Study contract. Client: BVK Personalvorsorge Kanton Zürich, Pension Fund of V-ZUG AG. With Beglinger + Bryan Landscape Architects.
Psychiatric University Hospital, Zurich-Lengg ZH. Test planning August Forel. Area of the site: approx. 107’000m2. Client: Psychiatric University Hospital Zurich (PUK). With Studio Vulkan Landscape Architects, Zurich.
Street design Vordergasse, Neunkirch SH. Study contract in selective procedure.
1st rank
. Client: Municipality of Neunkirch. With bbz landschaftsarchitekten, Bern; Büro Dudler Raum- und Verkehrsplanung, Biel; WAM Planer und Ingenieure, Bern.
Mission statement Seebacherstrasse, Zurich ZH. In-depth study. Review of the existing Seebacherstrasse master plan (2003) with regard to urban development and framework conditions. Ca 15.6 ha. Client: Office for Urban Development, City of Zurich. With Balliana Schubert Landschaftsarchitekten AG, Zurich.
Site development Kreuzstrasse, Stans NW. Test planning. Area of the site 33’000 m2. Client: Canton of Nidwalden. With Oliv Brunner Volk Architekten GmbH, Zurich; Beglinger + Bryan Landschaftsarchitektur GmbH, Zurich; IBV Hüsler AG, Zurich.
Albert Lück Foundation Zehntenhausplatz, Zurich ZH. Feasibility Study. Area of the site: about 7’100m2. Client: Albert Lück Foundation, Zurich. With 10:8 Architekten, Zurich; Beglinger + Bryan Landschaftsarchitektur GmbH, Zurich.
Center district Au, Wädenswil ZH. Test Planning, 2019-2020. Client: City of Wädenswil. With Studio Vulkan Landscape Architects, IBV Hüsler AG.
2019
Left bank of the lake, Lucerne LU. Test planning. Client: City of Lucerne. With Studio Vulkan Landscape Architecture, Zimraum GmbH, OePlan GmbH, Schneiter Verkehrsplanung AG
Development concept Crypto-Areal, Steinhausen ZG.Two-stage, anonymous project competition in an accompanied procedure. Urban development, housing, 10 new buildings, approx. 26’200 m2 GFo. Client: Areal Steinhausen Zug AG. With pool Architekten, Zurich and S2L Landschaftsarchitekten, Zurich.
Rüschlikon Bahnhof Süd, Rüschlikon ZH. Single-stage, anonymous project competition in a selective procedure. Client: Municipality of Rüschlikon. With XM Architekten GmbH, Benno Agreiter Architekt, HELSINKI Zürich Office GmbH, Wagner Vanzella Architekten ETH / SIA, Laboratorium KLA, Schnetzer Puskas Ingenieure, HSSP Baumanagement, Gruenberg + Partner AG.
WIFAG-Areal, Bern BE. Parallel study contract (test planning) in the invitation procedure, in further processing. Conversion, interior densification, mixed-use high-density urban development. Approx. 2.6 ha, approx. 57’000 m2 GFo. Client: City of Bern, Mali International AG. With Stefan Rotzler Landscape Architect, Gockhausen; Michael Emmenegger Analysis and Management of Social Processes, Zurich; Porta AG, Zurich.
Holliger building sites U3/O3, Bern BE
. Realization competition in selective procedure.
1st rank
, further commissioning of construction site O3. Housing. Approx. 9’500/13’500 m2 GF. Client Fambau Genossenschaft Bern. In collaboration with Müller Sigrist Architekten, Zurich; in collaboration with ACS Partner, Zurich and Durable, Zurich.
Hardstrasse site, Birsfelden BL
. Parallel study contract by invitation procedure.
1st rank
, in further processing. Urban planning, housing, public space. Approx. 1.2 ha, 15’000m2 GFo. Client Municipality of Birsfelden. With Beglinger Bryan Landscape Architects, Zurich.
Orchard way, Jona SG
. Parallel study contract in invitation procedure. Urban planning, housing. 19 units, approx. 3’600 m2 GFo. Client private. With laboratorium KLG, Walt Galmarini, SF Project.
Center development Muri / area Thunstrasse “Fünf-Egg”, Muri BE
. Parallel study contract in selective procedure. Urban planning, urban space. Approx. 5.6 ha, 31’500 GFo. Client Municipality of Muri bei Bern. With S2L Landscape Architects, Zurich.
Center of Au, Wädenswil ZH. Test planning. Client: City of Wädenswil. With Studio Vulkan Landscape Architects, IBV Hüsler AG.
Dübendorf Büelwiesen, Dübendorf ZH. Invited study contract. Client: mettler2invest. With mépp, Stauffer Rösch Landscape Architects, Synaxis, Emmer Pfenninger Partner AG, Lemon Consult, Marc Häberlin.
Village square Balzers, Balzers FL. Competition,
2nd round
Client: Municipality of Balzers. With Atelier Loidl Landscape Architects, Berlin.
Redesign of Helvetiaplatz, Bern BE. Single-stage competition. Client: City of Bern. With S2L Landscape Architects BSLA SIA, Zurich (lead), IBV Hüsler AG, Zurich; Ingenieurbureau Heierli AG, Zurich.
2018
Chantier Bethlehem, Bern BE. Parallel study contract in selective procedure,
in further processing
. Urban design, public space, residential, retail, commercial. 20ha. Client City of Bern. With Stefan Rotzler landscape architect, Gockhausen; transitec Bern; Christina Schumacher, Zurich.
Landis & Gyr site, Zug ZG. Parallel study contract in selective procedure,
in further processing
. Urban planning, public space, housing, gastronomy, commerce. 6ha, approx. 185’000 m2 GFo. Client Credit Suisse Immobilien, Park Lane Zug, Thoba Immobilien, Alfred Müller, SBB Immobilien. With pool Architekten, Zurich; Studio Vulkan Landscape Architects, Zurich; mrs Partner, Zurich.
IBA Heidelberg “The Other Park”, Heidelberg D. Two-stage competition in a selective procedure,
1st rank
, in further processing. Public space, park, social space concept. Client IBA Heidelberg. With Studio Vulkan Landscape Architects, Zurich (lead), Faktorgrün, Freiburg; Denkstatt Sàrl, Basel; IBV Hüsler, Zurich.
Design of the village center, Celerina GR. Project competition by selective procedure,
3rd rank
. Public space, center development. Approx. 3.5 ha, approx. 6’000 GFo. Client: Municipality of Celerina/Schlarigna. With Beglinger + Bryan Landscape Architecture, Zurich (lead), IBV Hüsler AG Ingenieurbüro für Verkehrsplanung, Zurich.
Chance Uetikon, Uetikon am See ZH
. Parallel study contract in selective procedure, in further processing. Urban design, school use, housing, new construction and conversion, public space. 6ha, approx. 80’000 m2 GFo. Client Canton of Zurich and municipality of Uetikon am See. With Atelier Loidl Landscape Architects, Michael Emmenegger, UTO REAL.
Neugasse – participative planning process, Zurich ZH
. Study contract, direct contract. Urban development, living and working, new construction and conversion, neighborhood. 3ha, approx. 60’000m2 GFo. Client SBB Immobilien AG. With Hosoya Schaefer Architects, Zurich; Studio Vulkan Landscape Architects, Zurich; Freiraum Landscape Architects, Lucerne.
Urban Space Concept University Quarter, Zurich ZH
. Parallel study contract in a selective procedure,
1st rank
, implemented as “Weissbuch Stadtraum Hochschulquartier Zürich”. Urban development, public space, clinics, universities. 28 ha, approx. 300’000m2 GFo. Client BERTHOLD. With KCAP architects + planners, Zurich; Studio Vulkan landscape architects, Zurich; IBV Hülser traffic planning, Zurich; Fahrländer Partner, Zurich.
Zurich-Affoltern, center development, Zurich ZH
. Study contract in selective procedure,
in implementation
. Urban planning, center development. About 12ha. Client City of Zurich AfS. With 10:8 architects.
Siegenthalergut, Thun, framework and development plan, Thun BE
. Study contract in selective procedure,
in further processing
. Urban planning, neighborhood development, zoning. 5ha, approx. 75’000m2 GFo. Client City of Thun. With Studio Vulkan Landscape Architects Zurich; IBV Hülser Traffic Planning, Zurich.
Flyline / Airport City, Zurich/Opfikon/Kloten ZH. Project competition by invitation procedure. Urban planning, neighborhood upgrading, transportation planning, development strategy. About 200ha. Client Canton of Zurich. With Studio Vulkan Landscape Architects (lead), IBV Hüsler.
Viererfeld, Bern BE. Competition by selective procedure. Client: City of Bern. In collaboration with: simongyselarchitekt, Zurich; reinhardtpartner Architekten und Planer, Bern; Lacaton & Vassal Architects, Paris; and: Studio Vulkan Landschaftsarchitektur, Zurich; Christina Schumacher, Zurich; IBV Hüsler; Drees & Sommer Advanced Building Technologies, Basel/Stuttgart.
UIT New headquarters, Geneva GE. Two-stage competition,
2nd stage
. Client: ITU, Fondation des Immeubles pour les Organisations Internationales (FIPOI). In collaboration with: Hildebrand Architects (ARGE), Studio Vulkan Landscape Architecture, Pirmin Jung Engineers.
Renovation/conversion + extension two-family house Geissmattstrasse Lucerne
2017
Center development Sarnen, Sarnen OW
. Competition in selective procedure,
1st rank
, in further processing. Urban development, town center development, public space, housing, new construction and conversion. 3250m2 GFo. With Gerold Kunz, Stefan Rotzler landscape architect, Walt Galmarini, river engineering, IBV Hüsler.
St. Fiden / Heiligkreuz, St. Gallen SG
. Parallel study contract (test planning), direct contract. Urban Planning, Strategic Urban Development. 150ha. Client City of St. Gallen. With Stefan Rotzler landscape architect, Gockhausen ZH; IBV Hüsler traffic planning, Zurich.
Scenarios for the Meierhöfli, Emmenbrücke LU
. Study contract in selective procedure. Urban Planning, Strategic Neighborhood Development. 43ha. Client Municipality of Emmen. With Cabane Urbane Strategien, Basel; zeugin gölker Immobilienstrategien, Zurich; YEWO landscape architects, Vienna.
Swissmetal site, Dornach SO
. Parallel study contract (test planning), direct contract. Urban development, new construction neighborhood, living and working, renaturation, public space. 13ha, 150’000m2 GFo. Client HIAG Immobilien. With Stefan Rotzler landscape architect, Gockhausen ZH; IBV Hüsler traffic planning, Zurich.
Birsfelden Center, Birsfelden BL. Parallel study contract (test planning), direct contract. Urban planning, village center development. 3ha. Client Municipality of Birsfelden. With Weyell Zipse Architekten Basel (ARGE), Atelier Loidl Landschaftsarchitekten Berlin.
Neu-Arlesheim, Arlesheim BL. Parallel study contract (test planning), direct contract. Urban planning, neighborhood development, housing. 2ha, approx. 30’000m2 GFo. Client private. With Beglinger + Bryan landscape architects, Zurich; IBV Hüsler traffic planning, Zurich.
2016
Pilot project public space, Sarmenstorf AG. Study contract in selective procedure, in implementation. Urban planning, public space, village center development, new construction and conversion. 8ha. Client Canton Aargau ARE. With Studio Vulkan Landscape Architects Zurich, Stadt Raum Verkehr / Birchler + Wicki Zurich.
New Center Grenzach, Grenzach D
. Invited urban design competition, 1st prize, urban design framework and development plan, under implementation. Urban planning, local core development, residential, commercial, office, public space. 2.5ha, 25’000m2 GFo. Client Municipality Grenzach-Whylen in cooperation with IBA Basel. With Weyell Zipse Architekten Basel (ARGE), Atelier Loidl Landschaftsarchitekten Berlin.
Areal Freistatt housing cooperative, Thun BE. Parallel study contract in selective procedure (test planning). Urban planning, architecture, replacement housing estate, neighborhood center. 2ha, 23’000m2 GFo. Client City of Thun. With Beglinger + Bryan landscape architects, IBV Hüsler.
Zürich Airport City, Strategic Development Study, Zürich/Opfikon/Kloten ZH. Study contract. Urban planning, neighborhood upgrading, transportation planning, development strategy. About 200ha. Client Canton of Zurich, private. With Studio Vulkan Landscape Architects (lead), IBV Hüsler.
Oberwetzikon, Wetzikon ZH
. Parallel study contract (test planning), in implementation. Urban planning, neighborhood development, housing, public space, new construction and expansion. 2ha, approx. 28’000m2 GFo. Client City of Wetzikon. With Beglinger + Bryan landscape architects, IBV Hüsler traffic planning.
Areale Ringzone, Lenzburg AG. Parallel study contract (test planning). Urban planning, architecture, village core development, neighborhood development, housing, shopping center, public space. 2ha, approx. 52’000m2. Client City of Lenzburg. With Lorenz Eugster Landscape Architecture + Urban Planning, IBV Hüsler Traffic Planning.
2015
Beugi-Areal, Zollikon ZH
. Feasibility study. Architecture, urban planning, housing, wholesalers. Approx. 18’000m2. Client Municipality of Zollikon. With Studio Vulkan Landscape Architects, Zurich; IBV Hüsler, Zurich.
Egli Areal (Lakeside), Wetzikon ZH
. Parallel study contract (test planning). Urban planning, neighborhood development, residential, commercial, local suppliers. 2ha, ca 25’000m2 GFo. Client Jules Egli AG. With Beglinger + Bryan Landscape Architects.
Revision of special building regulations Neu-Oerlikon, Zurich ZH
. Parallel study contract (test planning). Urban planning, neighborhood development, residential, service, retail, commercial, new construction and conversion. 6ha, approx. 185’000m2 GFo. Client ABB AG, AXA Real Estate AG, Canton of Zurich. With Stefan Rotzler Landscape Architect, Wuest & Partner.
South train station (former SBB parcel), Rüschlikon ZH
. Urban volume study, design plan, implemented. Architecture, urban planning, center development, housing, local suppliers. Approx. 11’500m2 GFo. Client Municipality of Rüschlikon. With Beglinger + Bryan Landscape Architects.
Tössegg, Freienstein-Teufen ZH
. Invited competition, 1st prize, in further processing. Architecture, landscape, pier, boathouse, recreation area. Approx. 1ha. Client Canton of Zurich AWEL. With Flussbau AG (lead), Stefan Rotzler landscape architect, Ralph Hächler civil engineer.
Area planning Lengg, Zurich ZH
. Parallel study contract in selective procedure (test planning). Urban development, clinics, housing, leisure. 30ha, approx. 320’000m2 GFo. Client Canton of Zurich ARE. With Studio Vulkan Landscape Architects, City Space Traffic / Birchler + Wicki.
Urban development studies as part of the work on the municipal structure plan, Zurich ZH. Client City of Zurich, Office for Urban Development.
Meinen Areal, Bern BE. Two-stage parallel study contract in selective procedure, 2nd rank. In collaboration with: BHSF Architects (ARGE), Robin Winogrond Landscape Architecture.
2014
Development of the town center, Zollikon ZH. Parallel study contract in invitation procedure (test planning). Urban development, housing, retail, public space. Approx. 17’500m2 GFo. Client Municipality of Zollikon. With Studio Vulkan Landscape Architects, Integral Ruedi Bauer, Zeugin Gölcker Real Estate Strategies.
Agglolac, Biel BE
. Urban design ideas competition in a selective procedure. Transformation scenario for the former site of the Swiss national exhibition Expo 02. Client Municipality of Nidau, City of Biel. In collaboration with Frédéric Rossano landscape architect, Rotterdam; Christina Nater Simon Kretz Architekten, Zurich; Oscar Buson Städtebau, Zurich; Cesare Davolio, Rotterdam; zeugin.gölker.immobilienstrategien, Zurich; Walt + Galmarini, Zurich; mrs Verkehrsplanung, Zurich; Cathy van Eck, artist, Zurich; Ellen Thiermann, archaeologist, Küsnacht; Jürg Speerli, hydraulic engineering, Rapperswil; Aurelian Schumacher, Andreas Huber, nuak, Zurich.
Renovation/conversion + attic conversion MFH Binzmühlestrasse Zurich
2012
Warmbächliweg (Holliger), Bern BE. Competition in selective procedure, 1st rank overall concept, 2nd rank building concept 2012. Urban design framework and development plan 2015, overbuilding regulations 2018 (Holliger site). In collaboration with: BHSF Architects (ARGE), HMW Arge, Buchhofer AG.
Renovation + reconstruction EFH Bonstettenstrasse Uster
Renovation + reconstruction EFH Seminarstrasse Zurich
Renovation/conversion + extension two-family house Seminarstrasse Zurich
2010
Refurbishment + conversion MFH Wesemlinstrasse Lucerne
Conversion apartment Seeburgstrasse Lucerne
Interior fittings apartment Felsbergstrasse Lucerne
2007
Renovation + reconstruction house Hodlerweg Kriens