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Adlergarten Senior Citizens' Center

Project information

Client: Unirenova, Zurich

Industry: Healthcare

Type of construction: Capital modular construction

Implementation period: 5 months

Year of construction: 2012

Architect: Itten+ Brechbühl AG

Area (m²): 3,927 m²

Location: Winterthur

General contract

During the renovation of the Adlergarten retirement home in Winterthur, 150 residents were temporarily housed in a modular building.

The temporary home for the elderly included about 60 rooms, several common areas, a large kitchen with a cafeteria, a hairdresser's, and a doctor's office.

Despite the temporary nature of use, the interior decoration has been carried out to high quality standards. Residents are provided with their usual level of comfort in a modern environment.

Key features of the project

  • Performance standard as for permanent buildings
  • Facade with separately mounted Rockpanel strips
  • Industrial kitchen
  • Hairdresser's
  • Doctor's office
  • Planning with a 45° angle