In an industrial quarter in Altstetten, next to disused tracks, a new high-rise frees up public space and redefines the street space along Buckhauserstrasse. Where there used to be a car park, a new public square can be developed and significantly contributes to upgrading the neighbourhood.
A tree canopy that flows around the building transforms the former backyard into a green, oasis-like open garden that can be discovered while wandering informally through the quarter. Two different types of tall deciduous trees constitute a “tree roof “on the square: on the one hand, the pagoda tree is a representative tree for public facilities, on the other hand, birch,
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