Judges make their choice: architecture competition for first plots on Werk 1 at Sulzerareal site in Winterthur
Dietlikon, 8 June 2016 – Implenia is building a new mixed-use, sustainable neighbourhood at “Werk 1” on the Sulzerareal site in central Winterthur. “Werk 1” will be a place for living, working, leisure and education. As well as prioritising sustainability and providing affordable housing, it will offer generous [...] (Picture: Architects) A new, mixed-use sustainable neighbourhood is being built at “Werk 1” on the Sulzerareal site in Winterthur. Covering an area about a third the size of Winterthur’s old town, it will meet the highest standards in terms of sustainability, good low-cost housing, generous open spaces [...] thank Implenia for organising the process so carefully,” he said. A central priority for all the plots in the project is fulfilment of the strict sustainability criteria set out by the 2000-Watt Society initiative (SIA energy efficiency path – MB 2040). Minergie-P label standards are also being applied[...]