Building conversion on Bachmattstrasse . Zurich
ERP Architekten . photos: © Ariel Huber
Formerly occupied by the offices of the Migros pension fund, the building was converted for residential use. The 1969 structure has basically been divided into three parts. The over-height ground floor accommodating a sales area forms the base for a seven-storey tower on Badenerstrasse as well as a two-storey annex on Bachmattstrasse, with a new attic storey in timber construction. The building was stripped down to its support structure and refitted with earthquake-proof wall panels, lightweight interior walls and floating screed floors. The tower contains mainly apartments with two-and-a-half rooms, while duplexes are housed in the annex. Continue reading ERP Architekten
