The intervention to accommodate the new betterview AG offices in the Wintower has created a workplace where people can feel confortable by their environment and thus be truly productive.

Originally known as the Sulzer-Hochhaus, the Wintower was built between 1962 and 1966 by the architectural firm Suter & Suter, serving as the headquarters for Sulzer AG. However, the challenges that the engineering industry faced in the 1980s, led to the acquisition of the building by the Wintower Immobilien AG in 1998. This marked the beginning of a comprehensive refurbishment, aimed at offering individual floor leasing options.

For the intervention, three clean boxes are strategically positioned within the floor plan's corners. These boxes serve dual purposes: providing privacy and separation for specific program elements, while also enhancing the flow of the open spaces. The open office spaces occupy the eastern and western facades, and a communal area occupies the southern facade, promoting collaboration and connectivity among the employees.

architect
iván al-wafai morente

type
office space

location
winterthur, kanton zurich, switzerland

year
2022 - 2023

floor area
604 m2

construction management
iván al-wafai morente

contractors
holzhandwerk röthlisberger gmbh,
jäggi elektroinstallationen ag,
equans services ag,
braendle ag,
desmo ag

photography
iván al-wafai morente