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Strickhof temporary college building

Wädenswil, CH

Patterned facade of the Strickhof centre of excellence

Timber modules for Strickhof centre of excellence

In summer 2021, a two-storey temporary college building was completed on the Grüental site in Wädenswil for students of food technology and horticulture. Strickhof is a centre of excellence for agriculture, food and home economics and now includes a temporary college building with contemporary spaces and modern infrastructure, including an outdoor recreation area and trial garden.

As full-service contractor, we covered all services from client support and preparing tender documents, including project and site management, fire safety, engineering, production and assembly.

The building has a mechanical ventilation system and a photovoltaic installation on the roof to meet the Minergie ECO standard. Fourteen classrooms, two combined labs, a sensor room, group rooms and a common area with food and drink as well as preparation rooms, collections and administrative spaces are all contained in the 108 timber modules.

In its full-service contractor role, Blumer Lehmann also organised the environmental design. This is reflected in the understated colour design of the facade, complemented by the greenery planned for the building with vertical climbing plants. These combine with the artworks dotted around to give the complex a coherent impression overall.

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Project details

Client:
Hochbauamt Kanton Zürich Baubereich A
Architecture:
B.E.R.G Architekten GmbH, Blumer-Lehmann AG
Project type:
Education and research
Construction type:
Modular construction
Services:
JC
Construction:
2020-2021
Locality:
Wädenswil
Country:
Switzerland

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Strickhof centre of excellence with outdoor area

The two-storey college buildings form the centre of excellence for agriculture, food and home economics.

Facade with fixtures for greenery on the building <br/><br/>

The climbing plants growing up the facade add greenery to the building and also form part of the artistic concept.

Staff room with simple kitchenette and table and chairs

Light and spacious staff room with outdoor seating area

Interior of the Strickhof centre of excellence with tables and chairs

Large common room with simple, practical furniture

Stairwell with black flooring and information marked on the walls

The understated elements of the design concept give the temporary building a modern look.

Lobby area with seating

The temporary buildings for the Strickhof centre of excellence have all the high-quality infrastructure necessary to run the college.

Classroom in the Strickhof centre of excellence

Well-equipped classroom for all agricultural, home economics and food-related subjects