This is a groundbreaking building, developed in line with the sustainable 2226 concept of the architects Baumschlager Eberle. It is a concept that completely dispenses with active heating, cooling and mechanical ventilation. Instead, solid walls, sensor-controlled ventilation elements and optimally positioned windows ensure a pleasant indoor climate all year round – without the need for conventional building plant.

Complementing the open, light-flooded architecture are a number of planted terraces that create a harmonious connection between indoor and outdoor space. These green retreats not only promote the wellbeing of users, they also improve biodiversity and the microclimate throughout the campus. Combined with the range of leisure and gastronomy options on the site, this results in an inspiring environment that actively supports interaction between tenants and with the surrounding neighbourhood.

Sustainability is an integral part of the project. The building uses Zirkulit concrete®, which has a high proportion of secondary raw materials and permanently sequesters around 83 tonnes of CO₂. Rainwater harvesting and extensive roof greening are further key elements of the overall environmental concept. As well as conserving resources, these measures improve the energy and environmental footprint of the building. The building’s SNBS Gold certification (Swiss Sustainable Building Standard) is testament to its impressive quality and sustainability standards. The project also benefited from digital building simulations, which enabled precise optimisation of energy flows and user comfort from the planning phase onward.

Facts & figures

• Project: JED new build
• Building contractor: Swiss Prime Site
• Architecture: Baumschlager Eberle
• Use: office, laboratory
• Floor space: 14 000 m²

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Communal outdoor spaces and catering facilities on the ground floor promote exchange and social interaction between campus users and local residents. In addition to public and semi-public usage, the adjacent streets and squares help boost activation and interconnection with the surroundings. The YOND Campus will provide workspaces for well over 2 500 people, making a positive contribution to Albisrieden’s development.

The site has a long industrial history. In 1924, Siemens & Halske founded the company «Telephonwerke Albisrieden AG», later «Albiswerk Zürich AG», which at its peak boasted a staff of over 2 000 employees and had a lasting impact on the district. After several phases of restructuring, today’s Siemens Schweiz AG was established in 1996, and still has its headquarters on the site. Following its phased completion from 2028 onward, the campus will consist of multiple buildings. In addition to two new buildings, this includes the existing YOND 04 building and another renovated industrial building that reflects the history of the district.

Flexible usage concepts, common areas and vertical green spaces make the site a versatile place for work and social interaction. The campus is geared towards urban production and commercial use and offers space for companies of different types. This broad flexibility of usage represents a sustainable contribution to the economic development of the district. The emerging business community is based on shared values and has ties to the local area.

A particular highlight is the integration of social facilities run by our tenant Züriwerk, which creates working and living environments for people in need of support. The YOND Campus is an inclusive ecosystem that connects companies and people from a wide range of backgrounds through work, social interaction and community infrastructure – and shows how real estate development can create genuine added value for society.

As a co-initiator of the «Circular Building Charta», we are committed to halving the use of non-renewable raw materials and operating a climate-neutral property portfolio by 2040. The architecture follows the principle of «renovating rather than building», with a focus on recycling, reuse and modular construction. Materials such as recycled concrete and wood reduce grey emissions and increase the potential for circularity. The YOND Campus is a tangible example of the circular economy, with buildings that allow sustainable usage throughout their entire life cycle and recycling or reuse thereafter. Functional, sustainable and socially relevant – this campus is a model of circular construction.

Facts & figures

• Project: YOND Campus
• Building contractor: Swiss Prime Site
• Architecture: SLIK Architekten
• Use: retail/services, offices
• Floor space: 35 000 m²

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The listed building has been undergoing extensive renovation since April 2025, under the lead of Ilmer Thies Architekten. The lower three floors will be leased by Manor, which will open a flagship store with a curated portfolio of brands and a diverse food zone. The upper floors will boast around 13 000 m² of high-quality office space with two new courtyards based on an historical layout and an imposing lobby that adopts and reinterprets the iconic atrium and architectural heritage of Tilla Theus. The amenities will also include the fitness club and spa, Holmes Place, and a restaurant concept on the top floor which will open up this area to the public and provide breathtaking views across Zurich. The restaurant is currently out for tender; the preferred candidate will be an operator of national or international renown.

In addition to the outdoor areas run by the restaurant, there will be flexible terraces for events and social interaction.

Since spring 2025, the «Window to the Future» overlooking Seidengasse has offered an artistic vision of the project – a first taste of the future positioning of the Jelmoli building as a lively meeting place with appeal beyond the city limits. 

Destination Jelmoli is a flagship project for urban transformation that aims to set new standards not just architecturally but conceptually as well – as a driving force for the development of prime inner-city locations.