Diakonie Bethanien

Project information

air-lux window façade system

Air-sealed sound-insulated window façade solution developed and executed by Krapf AG in collaboration with the architect. 500 bay-like window elements placed in front of the exposed concrete façade, 350 of which can be opened by motor means with fall protection. Element dimensions 2.80 m x 2.30 m made of untreated aluminium. Central and individual control for opening/closing. Cube over 40 meters high, 11 floors with hotel, offices, palliative care, conference rooms and restaurant.

Architecture firm

E2A Architects, Piet Eckert Zurich

Developer

Diakonie Bethanien, Zurich

Image

Daniel Ammann, Herisau