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New BZGS teaching building, St. Gallen

Project information

Client: Emil Wild + Co AG

Industry: Education

Type of construction: Wooden elemental structures

Implementation period: 8 months

Year of construction: 2011

Architect: Klaiber Partnership AG

Area (m²): 1,150 m²

Location: St. Gallen

General contract

Due to the growing number of students at BZGS, a new building was constructed on the adjacent plot. The building was constructed using wooden element technology and is designed to last at least 20 years. There is a possibility of further conversion into an office building.

Cost, functionality, quality, and flexibility were priorities during the design and construction process. A simple, modular structure was built. Wear-resistant and durable materials were used, including concrete and fiber cement slabs.

Key features of the project

  • Use as educational premises for the next 10 years, with subsequent conversion into offices
  • Three-story wooden building