Tamedia: Foundation stone laid for the new building
Following the demolition work on Werdstrasse, the cornerstone for the new Tamedia building is now being laid—with a special ceremony. On Friday, the cornerstone-laying ceremony took place for the new building, which will provide space for 300 workstations.
The building is a light-flooded glass building supported by a delicate wooden structure. This is according to Tagesanzeiger online. The Chairman of Tamedia, Pietro Supino, speaks of "an attractive working environment in which employees feel comfortable". According to Supino, the building should also take particular account of ecological aspects. For example, the building has a double façade, which serves as a natural ventilation system and should thus reduce the need for artificial ventilation systems.
The old buildings at Werdstrasse 11, 13 and 15 were no longer suitable for modern office use, as some of them had been built as residential buildings. They were therefore demolished in 2009, according to Tagesanzeiger.ch. The new model house is the work of architect Shigeru Ban. The Japanese architect mixes elements from the classical architecture of his homeland with Western influences.
Before the foundation stone was laid, Tamedia editors-in-chief placed a front page of their publication in a metal box and then buried it in the ground. The new building is due to be completed in September 2013.
