This school by architect Peter Märkli, opened in 2004, is in the center of a newly planned neighborhood in the north of Zurich.



Before, this was an industrial zone. Maybe the sober, solid and almost harsh architecture is meant to induce some sense of... >>>

The introvert former transformer building has been turned into a transparent multi-occupant building. This was achieved by removing the long blank façade and replacing it with a steel frame filled with glass. This new structure contains toilets, pantries, stairs, lift and circulation to and from the offices. Since daylight is admitted through this zone, the toilets and pantries are entirely made of glass, which is translucent for privacy reasons.

The voids in the service zone also function as air channels. In the summer period the slats at the top and bottom open. This... >>>