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Wohngebäude Giacomettistrasse

A comprehensive socially sustainable refurbishment
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no registration necessary
Planning and execution

1964 Designed by Ch. Nauer and K. Scheurer, Bern
2024 Complete refurbishment by Co. Architekten AG, Bern

Client

Emil Merz Ltd

Civil engineers

Schnetzer Puskas Engineers Ltd, Bern

Other

HVAC/Fire Safety: Amstein + Walthert, Bern
Heating/Cooling System: Plan K AG, Bern
Pollutants: hpb consulting ag, Bern
Building Physics: Zeugin Bauberatungen AG, Bern

Awards

Building Award 2025, winning project in the ‘Building Services’ category

Description

A renovation that strikes the right balance between social cohesion, energy efficiency, resource use and cost-effectiveness, whilst maintaining high design standards. Re-occupancy by the original tenants under an ‘income-based rent’ scheme. Tenant liaison point ‘Buerau Giacometti’: supporting tenants throughout the planning, implementation and move-in phases, facilitating participatory processes, and developing the ‘income-based rent’ scheme.

Open House Partner
Visits and guided tours

Type of tour: Group tours, no individual tours
Registration: Not required (first come, first served)
Group size: Maximum 20 people
Tour guides: Jasmin Brunner, Architect/Project Manager / Flavia Furer, Architect / Armin Sheak, Technician (HF), Co. Architekten
Meeting point: Entrance area

Content: Information on the comprehensive refurbishment and the specific features of the ‘socially responsible renovation’ process. Tour of communal areas (ground floor, roof terrace) and three types of flat.

Guided Tours

Saturday, 10:00-11:00 - Co. Architekten

Saturday, 11:00-12:00 - Co. Architekten

Saturday, 13:00-14:00 - Co. Architekten

Saturday, 14:00-15:00 - Co. Architekten

Directions

Tram No. 7 to "Sonnenhof"

Location

Giacomettistrasse 2
3006 Bern

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