Oeschger Architekten (Zürich)

Viewpoints New buildings are most attractive when they are tailored to the district and the building zone. It is worthwhile to formulate and design a future for historic buildings. Developing and utilizing the architectural potential of historic buildings requires a thorough knowledge of architectural history and the building materials used. Renovations that are appropriate to style and materials add value and provide long-term security for invested capital. The architecture of transportation structures should have an orientation function.

Education Studies at the architecture department of the ETH Zurich, Dipl.-Ing. Bogen. ETH One year practice in Rome (Vincenzo, Fausto and Lucio Passarelli) and London (Sir Frederick Gibberd) Two years of practice at Port Authority NewTwo years of experience at Port Authority New York: development of the airport runway Own office in Zurich since 1975

the architecture New construction of a "city villa" on the Zürichberg> Example Residential and central building for a residential area Extension of a special school: interaction of old and new Dense living in the canton of Aargau Restoration of school buildings (early modern, "new construction")> Example Restoration with conversion of a laboratory building at the University of Zurich Restoration of an artist's studio Restoration of a city palace with revitalization and conversion of the former farm building> Example Conversion and restoration of a historic commercial building from 1885 Style and material renovation for a commercial building from 1898> Example Renovation and restoration of a commercial building from 1957 Urban appearance of a department store Planning of change of use at Zurich Airport: VIP lounge and police headquarters Stop (crossing) for public transport> Example