Renovation and Modernization

The Medienpark Flurstrasse 55 project involved a complete renovation of an existing commercial building located in Zurich. The building now features newly renovated office spaces covering approximately 16,000 square meters, earthquake resistance, new staircases and lift systems, and a modern glass façade with integrated shading. Additionally, large recessed balconies were added, and the ground floor now houses a café/restaurant and commercial enterprises instead of offices. The outdoor area was redesigned to create an inviting space with a restaurant and other meeting places.

Scaffold-free Construction Logistics

One of the major challenges of this project was the logistics of construction without scaffolding. The lobby was lowered by half a floor under the approximately 200-tonne weight of the building, which necessitated changes to the earthquake statics across the entire structure. This complex task involved nine structural interruptions while maintaining the existing building service installations. The renovation also included the installation of a new closed cavity façade.

Sustainable Minergie Certification

The Medienpark renovation project was completed with a strong focus on sustainability. It now meets the requirements set by the Swiss energy label Minergie. A combination of existing building service systems and new systems was implemented to ensure a modern building climate that aligns with current standards.

Project Management and Costs

The project was managed by Implenia Schweiz AG, with architecture provided by Gutknecht Jäger Architektur GmbH. SPS Immobilien AG served as the building owner, and Credit Suisse AG was the contracting entity. The total construction volume was valued at 52 million CHF, with equivalent amounts in other major currencies using average yearly exchange rates during the project's realization.