Plattenstrasse University Building

Scientific innovation no longer originates in the minds of individual scholars, but rather in the creative exchange of diverse teams. This is reflected in the spatial conditions. Although work is done in offices, new ideas often arise in the hallway. Therefore, an open communication zone is located at the center of the new office wing. It connects all office cubicles without eliminating the acoustic and visual seclusion of the individual offices.

Commission typeOpen competition, 1st prize, 2011
ClientUniversität Zürich
LocationPlattenstrasse, Zürich
UseInstitute offices, library
Floor area3'000 m²
Completion2019
TeamJoel Flückiger, Sandro Christen, Mathias Gunz, Michael Künzle
Project partnerVollenweider Baurealisation GmbH, Ganz Landschaftsarchitekt*innen, EBP AG, Scherler AG, Hochstrasse Glaus & Partner, Hunziker & Urban AG
Awardsbest architects 21
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