District Garden, a competition entry for housing on a large plot in Zurich responds to contemporary housing needs in the city, balancing urban density with the ideals of a garden city. The site is located at the intersection of a dense urban environment and the lush recreational spaces of Irchelpark and Zürichberg. It forms the south-western corner of an island land-locked by three busy streets.

The project features a series of buildings that collectively form a protective perimeter around a central green landscape, shielding it from noise, and fostering a sense of openness but also a continuum of outdoor spaces at ground level. Meandering pathways weave through the site, connecting various green areas. These distinct buildings, each with its own identity, invite neighbourliness and establish a clear human scale within the settlement. This approach provides varied apartment configurations across the different buildings. Each house contains four flats of different sizes per floor, offering diverse living options that cater to a range of lifestyles.

March 2023
Location: Hirschwiese, Zurich, Switzerland
For: Hagenbrünneli building cooperative
Size: 25,000m2
Project Status: Competition Entry

Collaboration with Stiller Projects