The Möbeliareal Glarus is taking shape
The Möbeliareal area between Kirchweg South and Abläschstrasse in Glarus is set to remain a vibrant part of the cantonal capital. Since its acquisition by möbeliareal ag in 2016, a gradual transformation process has been underway that deliberately references the site's industrial history.
Following the rezoning from industrial to mixed residential and commercial use, the foundation for a new use was laid. With the submission of the development plan, this vision is now becoming a reality.
Dialogue as the basis for sustainable development
An intensive dialogue process, which was launched in 2022, formed the basis for the current indicative project. In this collaborative process, key issues relating to urban development, the mix of uses, open spaces and ecology were discussed together with experts, neighbours and interested parties. The results have led to careful planning that strives for a balance between historical buildings and new architectural elements. The former production buildings of ag möbelfabrik horgenglarus will become available from 2027 and can be integrated into the first construction phase.
A new urban building block in the centre of Glarus
Möbeliareal ag’s aim with the project is to create a lively, open and mixed-use area. Existing buildings such as the renovated former upholstery shop, a Hans Leuzinger building and the established RAUMSTATION coworking space already show how new uses can be integrated into existing structures. The planned new building complements the complex with exciting open spaces and gives the area a new urban legibility.
Planned start of construction in 2027
The development plan, based on the indicative project by agps architecture ltd. and Böe Studio GmbH, was submitted to the municipality for a preliminary review at the end of 2023. The legally binding plan is expected following any revisions. The first building applications could then follow, with construction scheduled to start in stages from 2027. This marks the continuation of a development process that has been prepared with in-depth market analyses and planning studies and is now moving into a concrete realisation phase.
Prospects for urban living spaces
The Möbeliareal is an exemplary project in the centre of the cantonal capital. Historically rooted, socially mixed, architecturally far-sighted and economically viable. The carefully orchestrated transition from an industrial production site to a diverse living space is an example of how site development can succeed in the area of tension between tradition and the future.