Tamedia plans new building on Werd site
The media company Tamedia is planning a new building on the Werd site in Zurich. The five-story building, designed by Japanese architect Shigeru Ban, is expected to provide space for about 300 additional workstations.
The media company Tamedia is planning a new building on the Werd site in Zurich. The five-storey building, designed by Japanese architect Shigeru Ban, will create space for around 300 additional workplaces, according to a press release from Tamedia. The new building will replace the three old buildings at Werdstrasse 11, 13 and 15, while an extension to the existing building at Stauffacherquai 8 will complement the project.
Tamedia wants the building to make a contribution to the architecture of Zurich's city center while at the same time striving for a sustainable building, according to the statement. A double façade facing the Sihl river, for example, is intended to act as a climate buffer and natural ventilation system and reduce the need for artificial ventilation systems. In addition, the building is to be operated CO2-free and without the use of nuclear power.
Construction work is expected to begin in 2009, with the first editorial offices and publishing houses moving from various external locations in Zurich to the Werd site in 2011.
Tamedia wants the building to make a contribution to the architecture of Zurich's city center while at the same time striving for a sustainable building, according to the statement. A double façade facing the Sihl river, for example, is intended to act as a climate buffer and natural ventilation system and reduce the need for artificial ventilation systems. In addition, the building is to be operated CO2-free and without the use of nuclear power.
Construction work is expected to begin in 2009, with the first editorial offices and publishing houses moving from various external locations in Zurich to the Werd site in 2011.
