Waldgartenstraße, Zollikerberg (CH)
New building
Client: Private
Location: CH-8125 Zollikerberg, Waldgartenstrasse
Architecture: Dietrich Untertrifaller Stäheli
Competition: 2015, 1. prize
Construction: 2019 – 2021
Area: 238 m²
Programme: 6 apartments
Photos: Albrecht I. Schnabel
Team
Carlo Heller, Thomas Mitterer-Kuhn (Project management), Björn Osmann (Project management)
Text: Gerlinde Jüttner
Partners
Statics: Merz Kley Partner, Dornbirn
Building physics: Gerevini, St. Gallen
Building services: DB Plantech, Oetwil am See
Electrics: CabaTech, Zurich
Site management: Bauer & Partner, St. Gallen
Residential concept of stacked bungalows
For this small residential complex in a quiet neighbourhood of loosely built single-family homes, we arranged two elongated cubes slightly offset from each other. This provides both the necessary privacy and unobstructed, expansive views. The architecture skilfully plays with the contrast of raw concrete and fine wood structure. The façade is extensively glazed and the balconies provide structural weather protection and thermal insulation in summer.
The emphasis on the horizontal, the contrast between closed and open areas and the targeted use of daylight create an unobtrusively elegant effect. To the north, an inviting, semi-public courtyard opens up the complex, while the play area is located to the north-east, separate from the private areas. The living concept is reminiscent of stacked bungalows that can be "walked round" on three sides.
The stacked, well-proportioned rooms can be furnished in a variety of ways and are flooded with light and space thanks to floor-to-ceiling glazing and deep verandas. The living room and kitchen are bordered by a sheltered loggia, which creates attractive interior and exterior connections.
