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Headquarters SBB

Wankdorf

2024

The eco-friendly design for the new SBB building in Wankdorf maximises green space, integrates the existing underground car park, and adds an efficient, welcoming structure. Its modern yet warm architecture harmoniously connects interior and exterior spaces, reflecting SBB’s ambitious working culture. The result is a future-oriented place that conserves resources while enhancing the value of the neighbourhood.

From an urban design perspective, the park and open spaces are preserved, and public access is ensured. The compact building volume minimises land use, while the park remains a central element – accessible to all and serving as a sustainable place for recreation and social interaction. This approach combines responsible urban planning with the needs of its users.

The architecture embodies a forward-looking attitude, uniting design precision, sustainable principles, and economic efficiency. Openness, flexibility, and a people-centred atmosphere characterise the proposal, which is based on SBB’s Responsive Workplace concept and reflects the curated work environment of the company.

Plans

Phasing

Competition | 2024

Client

SBB Immobilien

Architecture

HILDEBRAND

Competition Team

Yves Merkofer (PL), Stefan Amann, Denise Biondi, Jason Brandt, Thomas Hildebrand, Joséphine Hugo, Max Meier, Nis Salewski, Axel Schmidt, Nino Spicak, Karin Ungerer

Planning

Total Contractor | Marti Gesamtleistungen
Builder | Marti Gesamtleistungen
Timber Construction | Künzli Davos
Landscape Architecture | Appert Zwahlen Partner
Structural Engineering  | WaltGalmarini
Facade Planning | Mebatech
HVAC | Enerplan
Electrical Engineering | Enerplan
Building Automation | ahochn
Building Physics | Kopitsis Bauphysik
Fore Protection Planning | WaltGalmarini
Door and Security Planning | HKG
Logistics | Amberg Loglay
Hospitality Planning | HPMisteli & Partner
Sustainability Planning | Marti Gesamtleistungen
Calculation | Marti Gesamtleistungen

Key Data

Procedure | Single-Stage Selective Overall Performance Competition
Surface | 16’700 m2 GFA
Volume | 60’000 m3 GVA

Visualisation

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