Atelier M Architekten will realize a commercial development in Aarau
Steiner and Swica opted for a design by Atelier M Architekten for the commercial development in Aarau. The project approach Wohnen am Weinbergplatz envisages four new buildings with around 70 apartments. There is also a commercial part at street level.
The health organization Swica from Winterthur and Steiner AG from Zurich want to realize a mixed-use development in the Aarau district of Scheibenschachen. In a study order procedure carried out for this purpose, the project contribution Wohnen am Weinbergplatz by Atelier M Architekten was unanimously accepted, Steiner informed in a press release . The project approach envisages four new buildings with around 70 rental and owner-occupied apartments.
In addition, there is a commercial section at street level, which will offer the quarter an improved range of shops in the future, explains the Zurich-based project development, total and general contractor. The proposal by the winning Zurich architects' office also integrates the historic Kreuz building on the site "in an appropriately respectful manner".
The orientation of four buildings to an "urban figure" provided in the concept can cope well with the high urban density, is quoted in the communication from the appraisal committee. It certifies the approach of Atelier M Architekten as a "successful balance between urban elegance and good marketability". In the communication, Steiner also emphasizes the varied open spaces "with a neighborly character" envisaged by the draft.