Experiencing urban development at first hand
Dietlikon, 17 June 2014 – Zurich Nord (Zurich North) has undergone rapid development in recent years. The Metropolitans, two tower blocks right in the middle of the new district in the north of the city, will provide high quality living space for future residents. With the West Tower nearing completion, journalists are being invited to take a trip in an open-air lift to the top of the tower this afternoon. The 360˚-view from the newly constructed vantage point makes clear the enormous changes that have occurred in Zurich Nord and shows off the dynamism of the district: new buildings, tramlines, pedestrian and bike paths, parks – all seen from a new and surprising perspective. The journalists are accompanied throughout the event by Anton Affentranger, CEO of Implenia, and Caspar Bresch of Zurich's Office for Urban Development (Amt für Städtebau). Mr. Bresch gives a talk about the theory and practice of urban development, and describes the process that took Zurich Nord from the drawing board to today's thriving new district. The breathtaking backdrop adds extra interest to the fascinating presentation, after which there is an opportunity to talk to the people behind the development.
The Metropolitans development, which is an Implenia project, significantly increases the amount of housing available in the Zurich Nord district. Each of the two 20-storey buildings will offer owner-occupied apartments with interesting layouts ranging in size from 70 to more than 200 square metres, giving residents a panoramic view of the Alps and of the city, from the Uetliberg right round to the airport. The large enclosed balconies running right round the buildings are a unique feature that provides additional external living space. Residents will also have exclusive access to the "Sky Lounge" that will be built on the roof. The apartments in the West Tower – which will be ready for residents in spring 2015 – have almost all been sold. Apartments in the East Tower are still available. These should be ready for their new owners from spring 2016.
Implenia press contact:
Natascha Mathyl
Communications Manager
Tel.:+41 58 474 74 77
The spectacular 360˚ panoramic view photographed from the roof of the new West Tower at The Metropolitans in Zurich Nord.
Artist's impression of the completed Metropolitans – an Implenia project development.
Implenia is Switzerland's leading construction and construction services company. Formed in 2006 from the merger between Zschokke and Batigroup, Implenia can look back on around 150 years of history in the construction industry. The company brings the expertise of its highly skilled Modernisation & Development, Buildings, and Tunnelling & Civil Engineering Sectors, and its Switzerland and Norway Regions under the single roof of a nationally and internationally active company. With its integrated business model and specialists operating in all its divisions, Implenia can manage a building project through its entire lifecycle and deliver work that is economical, integrated and customer-centric. The focus is on striking a sustainable balance between financial success and social and environmental responsibility.
Implenia, with its headquarters in Dietlikon near Zurich, employs more than 6600 people and posted turnover of around CHF 3.1 billion in 2013. The company is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (IMPN, CH0023868554). For further information please visit www.implenia.com.
