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Google Zürich Masterplan
location: Zürich, Switzerland
status: Project
project: 2015⁠–⁠2016
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Over a decade ago, Google moved into its first office location at Limmatquai in Zürich, making the Hürlimann Areal in Enge its Zürich home ever since. The former industrial site where the Hürlimann brewery once stood is conveniently nestled between Enge train station and the river Sihl. 

Reflecting its growth and commitment to Zurich, Google decided to expand its campus in order to address its need for larger facilities. The Europaallee development at Zürich’s main station provided an ideal location for this expansion in the heart of the city. This new development consists of 8 sites where Google leased over 60,000m2 of office space across several locations. 

The Google Zürich Masterplan includes analyses of both the Hürlimann and Europaallee sites, exploring their spatial potential, evaluating the firm’s needs, and proposing how to best utilize these spaces. The masterplan formulates options for each site, taking into consideration the pre-existing and potential future connections between both locations. The specific space and usage requirements were explored through stakeholder interviews and incorporated into the masterplan along with the firm’s design guidelines.

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commission: Direct
program: Urban Planning
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