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Pfarrer Sieber charitable project

Zurich, CH

The individual residential buildings ensure privacy for the residents.

A modular emergency housing project

The Broothuuse development was designed as a modular construction made of prefabricated wood elements and consists of three buildings (two residential buildings and a central structure with communal space and utility rooms). The complex was designed to enable residents to lead a communal lifestyle while simultaneously maintaining their privacy.

The modular construction and materials used – which exclusively comprised Swiss fir and glass – selected for their long service life and value retention, and allow for rapid dismantling and reassembly at another location. Thanks to the construction materials used and the heat recovery system, the development is well below the limits of the 2000-watt society and is therefore a pioneering construction. Brothuuse is large enough to accommodate 50 people.

Portrait Migga Hug Head of GC Services Blumer Lehmann

Migga Hug

Head of GC & TC Services | Architectural planning | Switzerland
Member of the Division Management

+41 71 388 58 23
migga.hug@blumer-lehmann.com
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Project details

Client:
Sozialwerk Pfarrer Sieber
Architecture:
Baubüro in situ AG
Project type:
Healthcare and care facilities, Residential construction apartement building, Temporary buildings
Construction type:
Modular construction
Services:
General contractor services (GC)
Construction:
2012
Locality:
Zurich
Country:
Switzerland

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The prefabricated elements allow rapid assembly and dismantling in different locations.

Facade design with colour elements

The modular construction comprises prefabricated wood elements and uses Swiss spruce.

Large window facades with shading system

In total, the emergency housing project provides space for 50 persons.

Accessible modular homes