Kraftwerk1 Zwicky Süd

The Kraftwerk1 Zwicky Süd housing project is situated on the former Zwicky spinning mill site in the Zurich area, where the municipalities of Zurich, Wallisellen, and Dübendorf converge. This project transforms a historic industrial site into a mixed-use urban district. Here are the key points: - **Historical Context**: The Zwicky spinning mill operated from 1840 until 2001 when production was relocated abroad, leaving behind a 24-hectare site and historic factory buildings. - **Development**: The Zwicky heirs envisioned a new urban district with mixed use, preserving the historical buildings. The project involved Immobilienentwicklerin Senn and Wüest & Partner, with Kraftwerk1, a cooperative, playing a significant role. - **Design and Implementation**: The architectural firm Schneider Studer Primas won the project in 2009. The development includes 220 apartments, shops, workshops, and an underground car park, divided across five blocks. - **Community Involvement**: Future residents were involved in the planning process, contributing to ideas on usage, living forms, ecology, and construction standards. - **Awards**: The project was awarded the "Umsicht 17" by the Swiss Society of Engineers and Architects for its visionary and integrative approach to social innovation and architecture. This project exemplifies a successful blend of historical preservation and modern urban development.