Giacomettistrasse 2
3006 Bern
1964 Designed by Ch. Nauer and K. Scheurer, Bern
2024 Complete refurbishment by Co. Architekten AG, Bern
Emil Merz Ltd
Schnetzer Puskas Engineers Ltd, Bern
HVAC/Fire Safety: Amstein + Walthert, Bern
Heating/Cooling System: Plan K AG, Bern
Pollutants: hpb consulting ag, Bern
Building Physics: Zeugin Bauberatungen AG, Bern
Building Award 2025, winning project in the ‘Building Services’ category
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.
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.
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
Tram No. 7 to "Sonnenhof"
Giacomettistrasse 2
3006 Bern