Heidi Abel Residential Development

Zurich 2022 Open competition

Architecture: Bartlomiej Cybula Architektur, Zurich

The open-space design forms a calm, green core within a dense urban setting and acts as a connective element between large-scale building volumes. As a sheltered oasis within the Leutschenbach "new town," it enables a balanced combination of living, recreation, and shared use. The Inner Garden and additional green connections ensure permeability, accessibility, and integration into the wider network of public spaces.

The design draws on the surrounding commercial context to create a people-oriented, traffic-calmed centre. Ground-level open spaces, covered outdoor areas, and pavilions support social interaction and community life. A continuous green framework envelops the buildings, strengthening urban integration and establishing a resilient landscape structure for long-term use.

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