Article source: Frei + Saarinen Architekten

In 2011, Zurich-based architects Frei + Saarinen won the competition to replace a “front building” that was damaged by a fire. The front-building is so called because it is attached to a triple gymnasium that is also used for events such as concerts, exhibitions, carnival, marriages (with up to 1000 guests), etc.

Image Courtesy © Hannes Henz

• Architects: Frei + Saarinen Architekten
• Project: Front Building of Chliriethalle
• Location: Chlirietstrasse, 8154 Oberglatt, Switzerland
• Photography: Hannes Henz, Zürich , Stefan Wuelser
• Client: Community Oberglatt, Switzerland
• Type of commission: Competition, 1st Prize (2011)
• Architecture Team: Frei + Saarinen Architekten GmbH, Barbara Frei, Martin Saarinen, with Beat Lengen, Hans-Christian Rufer
• Engineer: WGG Schnetzer Puskas Ingenieure AG
• Manufacturers/Suppliers: Eternit roof

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