La Prime Tower à Zürich

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The Prime Tower is a skyscraper located in Zurich, Switzerland. With a height of 126 meters and 36 floors, it is currently the tallest building in Switzerland.
The Prime Tower has become a symbol of modern architecture in Zurich, as well as a meeting and working place for many companies and professionals in the city.

About this building Prime Tower

The tower is a modern glass and steel building, designed by the German architects Gigon and Guyer. It was built in 2011 on the site of the former Hürlimann brewery, located in Zurich-West, which is now a trendy and vibrant district of the city.

The Modern Building of Zurich-West

The building houses offices, restaurants, shops, and luxury apartments. The lower floors are occupied by retail stores, restaurants, and bars, while the upper floors are reserved for offices and apartments.

The tower has a rectangular shape and a glass façade that reflects the surrounding urban landscape. The interior features open, bright spaces with glass walls that offer panoramic views of the city and nearby mountains.

The Prime Tower in pictures

Key dates in the history of the Prime Tower in Zurich

2007 : Construction begins on the site of the former Hürlimann brewery.
2008 : The tower reaches a height of 80 meters, surpassing the Zürich Tower, which had been the tallest building in the city until then.
2011 : Construction of the Prime Tower is completed, and the building is inaugurated in August.
2012 : The tower receives the “Best High-Rise Building in Europe” award at the European Property Awards.
2014 : The tower is awarded the Wakker Prize, given annually by the Swiss Heritage Society for the preservation of the built environment.
2018 : The tower is sold to a group of investors for 550 million Swiss francs, marking the largest real estate sale in Swiss history.

These dates represent only a small part of the history of the Prime Tower

A curious fact about the Prime Tower

A curious fact about Zurich’s Prime Tower is that its construction led to the discovery of an ancient archaeological site. During the demolition of the former Hürlimann brewery, archaeologists uncovered Roman remains, including a wall and building foundations dating back to the 3rd century.

These discoveries were preserved and highlighted as part of the Prime Tower construction project. A section of the Roman wall was incorporated into the building’s base, visible from the street. Additionally, archaeologists were involved in designing the skyscraper’s foundations to protect the archaeological remains and ensure their long-term conservation.

The Prime Tower is thus an example of how modern architecture can coexist with historical and cultural heritage, and how the preservation of these remains can be integrated into the design and construction of new buildings.

The dimensions of the Tower

The Prime Tower in Zurich is a modern, slender skyscraper with the following dimensions:

• Height : 126 meter
• Floors : 36 floors
• approximately 40,000 square meters