Construction of seven new buildings to begin this year
Innovation Park Zurich is setting a milestone in its development: construction work on seven innovative new buildings on the apron of the site in Dübendorf will begin this year. The projects were selected following a global architectural competition and are intended to pave the way for forward-looking urban development with a focus on sustainability.
The Zurich Innovation Park is taking shape, as the operator announced in a recent press release. The first phase of the development, which includes the construction of seven new buildings on the apron of the site, will be launched this year. These projects were carefully selected from a total of 28 proposals submitted as part of a global architectural competition.
The selected projects come from renowned architectural firms such as E2A, Roger Boltshauser, Mulder Zonderland, TEN from Zurich as well as Muoto from Paris and 3XN from Copenhagen. The planned use of the total floor area is divided into around 24 per cent office space, 8 per cent laboratory space and 12 per cent production space, including areas for the production of prototypes. The focus is on flexibility, with a further 36 per cent for a variety of uses and areas for utilities, services and research-related living. Catering, leisure and shopping facilities are also planned.
The Innovation Park Zurich is pursuing an ambitious sustainability concept that is intended to lead the way for urban developments. Planned measures include the establishment of an energy grid and the installation of large solar panels on roofs and façades to ensure a reduced ecological footprint. By creating flexible and modular building typologies, the Zurich Innovation Park is aiming for long-term usability and sustainability while incorporating the latest technologies.