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Frohalpstrasse Makara
location: Zürich, Switzerland
status: Project
project: 2018
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The Frohalpstrasse plot is located in the southwest of the city of Zurich in the Wollishofen neighborhood, a suburban area idyllically nestled within a quiet, almost idyllic residential neighborhood that was developed in the 1940s and 1950s. 

The building’s dimensions are only slightly larger than those of the apartment buildings in its immediate vicinity. Precisely positioned and balanced in accordance with building regulations, it blends into the plot and is staggered in depth across the property in 2.50-meter increments.

The geometric coordination of the building’s stepped volume and the 2.50-meter setback of the attic gives the structure a complex cubic appearance. Through a bright and spacious entrance hall, visitors reach the stairwell core, situated almost centrally. This provides access to the three apartments per floor, arranged on split levels.

The floor plans of the 10 apartments follow a strict internal spatial organization. Layers of living and sleeping spaces alternate with service areas (bathrooms, kitchens, and closets). 

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commission: Direct
program: Conversion
team: Annette Spillmann, Harald Echsle, Katrin Zumbrunnen
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