Haus zum Falken

The four upper floors offer bright, column-free spaces, adaptable to any tenant layout, thanks to the façade grid. Expansive views open onto the elevated promenade, the Stadelhoferplatz, and the city beyond, while the tight structural interval provides interior intimacy. The building meets the highest environmental standards: achieving LEED Gold certification, exceeding Minergie-P benchmarks, and generating electricity via the photovoltaic panels on the green roof. The basement is fully vibration-isolated, and the enhanced façade acoustics make train and tram traffic virtually imperceptible.

INTERIOR CIRCULATION – A Sculpture Within the Building

The main staircase becomes a spatial event within the building. A four-story atrium, with the sinuous flight of stair, forms a light-filled interior sculpture — a dynamic centerpiece that connects all levels.

BUILDING PLINTH – A Sculptural Composition of Stone and Glass

The building rises from a solid stone plinth, into sculpted walls stretching upwards. Subtle stone details extend toward the lower edges of the glass façade, establishing a dialogue between the grounded plinth and the glass body above. The stone plinth recalls the refined ground floors of Zurich’s Bahnhofstrasse — a nod to a time when façades embodied substance, not just display. The main entrances are framed by tall, slender stone pillars, that lend a sense of dignity and ceremony to the act of entering.

FOYER – An Interior Space as Part of the City

In the double-height foyer, interior meets exterior. Visitors find themselves immersed in the urban context, between the lush, elevated promenade to the north and the surrounding Seefeld buildings. For passersby, the foyer stands as a luminous, welcoming space showcasing its centerpiece. The rhythm of the façade continues inside, echoed in the three dimensional relief of the foyer, composed of glossy wood and shimmering gold slats.

BICYCLE STATION – Parking for Over 800 Bicycles

The City of Zurich’s initiative to create a dedicated bicycle parking facility has been of great importance for the urban context. By introducing 800 underground bike spaces within Haus zum Falken, Stadelhofer Platz is now free from open-air bike parking. Constructing a three-level underground station was a major challenge due to limited space and high groundwater. The fully functional facility has now been handed over to the city, ready to accommodate over 800 bicycles.