Buchholz Residential Development, Zurich
With a total of 127 residential units, the Buchholzstrasse residential complex blends harmoniously into the popular Witikon neighborhood thanks to its timber-frame facade and high-quality wood cladding.
The project
The project by EMI Architekten AG, in collaboration with Timbatec Holzbauingenieure Schweiz AG, stood out for its consistent use of an eco-friendly hybrid timber construction method.
High-quality materials, attention to interior design details, and a well-thought-out, sustainable, and resource-efficient construction method in accordance with Minergie-P-Eco ensure the well-being and comfort of the residents.
The strategic use of wood not only gives the buildings a high-quality aesthetic appeal but also underscores their commitment to sustainability.
The construction method
The hybrid construction method combines concrete floor slabs with frame-constructed facade elements that incorporate load-bearing glulam columns. This approach fully leverages the synergies between wood and concrete to maximize cost-effectiveness.
The rear-ventilated facade cladding was also designed as a combination of vertical and horizontal wood formwork.
The challenge
The high architectural and technical requirements for the facade cladding also called for precise and meticulous detailed planning.
Design stages
- - SIA Phases 31 - 53
Design services
- - Structural Engineering and Analysis
- - Construction
Client
Edelaar Mosayebi Inderbitzin AG8003 Zürich
Construction Management
Baumanagement-Wild GmbH8400 Winterthur
Timber construction
Zehnder Holz und Bau AG8409 Winterthur-Hegi