Studio Gugger

Description

With its simple volume, which is profiled towards Frongartenstrasse and the rear courtyard but is neutral towards the two adjacent perimeter block buildings, the building blends naturally into the block without any exaggerated gestures. Following the structural logic and usage conditions, an orthogonal volume is created with ideal spans for column-free timber construction. The natural materialisation creates a homely atmosphere: instead of working from home, employees can feel at home here. The internal structure is reflected in the architectural expression. With a delicate façade clad with thin-walled fibre cement panels, the building is able to inscribe itself into a setting dominated by mineral surfaces while expressing its prefabricated lightweight construction. The structural logic of joining is transferred to the façade, and the rational construction method creates a well-proportioned, tectonic form. The floor plan concentrates all service rooms in the access core and thus offers comprehensive flexibility of use. The organisation of the rooms on either side of the building allows for very efficient construction, and the two-sided arrangement of the technical shafts means that two independent tenants can be accommodated on each floor. The clear room height and the shallow depth of the usable zones allow for generous daylight. In combination with the natural building materials, this results in an excellent working atmosphere.