Andreasturm High-Rise Development

80m Kontorbygg i Oerlikon

SBB Real Estate, the real estate division of the Swiss Federal Railways, is spearheading the construction of the Andreasturm in Zurich-Oerlikon. The project involves an 80-metre-high office building located on a triangular plot between two main railway tracks in the north-eastern section of the train station and the Amstein-Walthert building. This landmark building is poised to become a prominent feature of Oerlikon station.

Blandede Bruksområder i Bygget

The Andreasturm will comprise office spaces, a staff canteen, and conference areas on the first floor for the anchor tenant. The ground floor is designed to accommodate retail and catering spaces for the general public. Additionally, the basement levels will house storage areas, bike parks, technical building services, and a parking garage. This mixed-use development aims to enhance the area's functionality and attractiveness for both workers and visitors.

Avansert Ingeniørkunst på Byggeplassen

The project involved significant engineering feats including a cut-and-cover excavation trench of 30,000 cubic meters, secured by a 5,500 square meter diaphragm wall and various foundations such as 57 diaphragm wall elements reaching a depth of 45 meters. The foundations also included 94 primary supports and 21 bored piles to a depth of 40 meters. Despite the construction challenges posed by the site's proximity to a busy railway line, all work was carried out during ongoing railway operations.

Fokus på Bærekraft og Ferdigstillelse

Sustainability was a core focus of the Andreasturm project, with the building aiming for the DGNB / SIGNI 'platinum' label, reflecting its high environmental standards. The construction began in April 2016 and was successfully completed by August 2018. The total cost of the project was valued at 100 million CHF. The project team included Gigon / Guyer as the architects, Walt + Galmarini AG as the project designer and construction management team, and the tenancy fit-out handled by Amstein + Walthert AG.