Attractive residential and commercial mix with industrial charm
The well-developed Bühler site, with its long history as a cotton mill, will become a versatile living and working area. In addition to plenty of space for business and offices, loft-like flats of various sizes are planned with access to the Töss.
Cotton yarns were produced on the Bühler site for over 160 years. At the end of 2016, the spinning mill was shut down in order to give the site a new purpose: an attractive residential and commercial area. In the process, the four industrial buildings (spinning mill, bale warehouse, factory and power plant) will be converted into flats as well as flexibly usable commercial spaces and a bistro.
The “factory” and the “bale warehouse” are intended for individual commercial uses. Built in the 1980s, the factory halls are ideal for production, workshops, laboratories and training rooms. Generous windows and gates on the southwest façade provide natural light and direct access to the halls. Offices and studios are housed in the former service wing. An underground car park with around 100 parking spaces has been created in the basement. The bale warehouse can be used as an unheated workshop or storage area.
A diverse mix of flats will be built in the “Spinnerei” by 2026: 89 loft-like flats are planned, which will be built according to Minergie standards. Seven flats in terraced house style extend over three floors. They have a garden, a balcony and a direct view of the Töss. The mezzanine floor of the spinning mill building, which dates back to 1860, is partly intended for commercial use and is accessed via a platform. The “power plant” continues to generate renewable energy from hydropower. The adjoining former energy centre will be converted into a bistro.
The owners attach great importance to preserving the historical heritage and industrial charm of the site. The site scores with its good location: Winterthur city centre is just a few minutes away – the airport and the city of Zurich can be reached in half an hour by car or train. The “Sennhof-Kyburg” S-Bahn connection is only 400 metres away. And yet the future residential and commercial quarter is located directly on the banks of the Töss and offers an unobstructed view of the Kyburg.