Reg.Nr. 84-CH/02

Residential Buildings Schipfe 39 along the River Limmat, Zurich

Restoration of a group of four remaining houses in a large complex along the River Limmat and conversion to residential units. The majority of the houses in this complex were renovated in 1975 - 4 units remained. The house Schipfe 39 dates back to 1549 and has been used from 1914 ...
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Project details

Title:Residential Buildings Schipfe 39 along the River Limmat, Zurich
Entr. year: 1984
Result:Diploma
Country: Switzerland
Town: Zurich
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: residential building
Former use:Townhouse; homeless accomodation
Actual use:Residential units and housing for families and elderly people, shops
Built: 16th century
The Jury's citation: "Für die sorgfältige Renovierung von drei Altstadhäusern und deren Umnutzung zu Wohnzwecken als Abschluss eines Restaurierungsprogrammes am Ufer der Limmat"
GPS:47°22'23.8"N 8°32'29.8"E

Description:
Restoration of a group of four remaining houses in a large complex along the River Limmat and conversion to residential units. The majority of the houses in this complex were renovated in 1975 - 4 units remained. The house Schipfe 39 dates back to 1549 and has been used from 1914 onwards as temporary home for the homeless. The buildings were restored to family flats and flats for elderly citizens. Restoration work revealed many late gothic elements which could be preserved. The units were converted to meet modern-day living standards. Modern insulation was provided through the building of second internal walls and insulated windows. The wooden staircases had to be changed into solid constructions to meet fire regulations.