Sihlbogen in Zurich-Leimbach

The project «Sihlbogen» in Zurich-Leimbach, designed by Dachtler Partner AG, comprises a residential and commercial development. With this project, the Zurlinden building cooperative is pursuing the goals of the 2000-watt society, which go far beyond the familiar MINERGIE standards. This includes taking into account the ecology of the building materials used and minimizing «grey energy».

The former importance of the Sihl for industry can still be seen today in the sequence of sites. The project was blocked for years by objections. The design is strongly influenced by the requirements of the «2000-watt society», which envisages large, compact volumes. One of the biggest challenges was coping with the noise pollution caused by the nearby Sihl Valley Railway and the busy Leimbachstrasse. This required special structural measures for sound insulation.

Information on the project:

Project: New building

Number of participating companies in the UhuCloud: 14

Number of participants in the UhuCloud: 19

Client: Zurlinden building cooperative, Zurich

Construction management: Caretta Weidmann AG, Zurich

Architect: Dachtler Partner AG - Architects, Zurich

Completion: 2013

Photos: Zurlinden building cooperative