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Discover My Favorite Spot in Zürich

Must-see place in Zürich

The Prime Tower 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
La Prime Tower est devenue un symbole de l’architecture moderne à Zurich, ainsi qu’un lieu de rencontre et de travail pour de nombreuses entreprises et professionnels de la ville.

About the Prime Tower

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

The Modern Building in Zurich West

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

The tower has a rectangular shape and a glass facade that reflects the surrounding urban landscape. The interior is characterized by open and bright spaces, with glass walls providing a panoramic view of the city and the surrounding mountains.

The Prime tower in pictures

Prime Tower in Zürich — **Poster de la Prime Tower à Zürich illustrée par Ykoons**

Key dates of the Prime Tower in Zurich

2007 : Start of construction work on the site of the former Hürlimann brewery
2008 : The tower reaches a height of 80 meters, surpassing the Zurich Tower, which was previously the tallest building in the city.
2011 : The construction of the Prime Tower is completed, and the building is inaugurated in August of the same year.
2012 : Der Turm erhält die Auszeichnung als 'Bestes Hochhaus in Europa' bei den European Property Awards.
2014 : The tower receives the Wakker Prize, awarded annually by the Swiss Heritage Society to recognize the preservation of the built environment.
2018 : The tower is sold to a group of investors for an amount of 550 million Swiss francs, making the Prime Tower the largest real estate sale in the history of Switzerland.

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

An interesting fact about the Prime Tower

An interesting fact about the Prime Tower in Zurich 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 integrated into the base of the building, visible from the street. Additionally, archaeologists were involved in the design of the skyscraper's foundations to ensure the preservation of the archaeological remains for the long term.

The Prime Tower serves as an example of how modern architecture can coexist with historical and cultural heritage, demonstrating how the preservation of such artifacts can be integrated into the design and construction of new buildings