Invitation to keynote speeches with panel discussion
31.03.2025
You are cordially invited to visit the «Loogarten Foundation extension, Esslingen» project. The program includes two short keynote speeches followed by a panel discussion on the topic of «Planning and building with your own wood». The subsequent project tour will be rounded off with an aperitif riche.
Invitation to keynote speeches and panel discussion
«Planning and building with your own wood» is the focus of this event on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 in Esslingen. Two keynote speeches on architecture by asa Architektur AG, Rapperswil, and on engineering challenges and applications in construction by Timbatec Holzbauingenieure Schweiz AG, Zurich, will be followed by a panel discussion with protagonists involved in construction. The participants in the discussion will report first-hand on their experiences and will be happy to provide information on the challenges associated with this construction project in relation to the focus topic.
The organizing companies look forward to your lively interest and participation.
Program, schedule, keynote speeches and panel discussion
| 17.00 h | Greeting |
| 17.10 h | Keynote speeches on the project by Christine Hiestand from asa Architektur AG, Rapperswil and Timbatec Holzbauingenieure Schweiz AG, Zurich |
| 17.30 h | Panel discussion with protagonists involved in construction (participants below) |
| 19.00 h | Apéro Riche and exchange among the participants |
| First name Last name | Company |
|---|---|
| Christine Hiestand | asa Arbeitsgruppe für Siedlungsplanung und Architektur AG, Rapperswil-Jona |
| Lisa Lina Adler | Timbatec Holzbauingenieure Schweiz AG, Zürich |
| First name Last name | Company / Organization |
|---|---|
| Gregor Frei | Managing Director Alterszentrum Loogarten, Esslingen |
| Patricia Dunst | Construction management, Reichle Architekten AG, Uster |
| Manuel Peterhans | Forest ranger, Forstrevier Küsnacht-Erlenbach/Herrliberg Egg |
| René Schmid | Schilliger Holz-Industrie AG, Küssnacht |
Additional information on Swiss wood
Choosing Swiss wood also means choosing regionality, nature and sustainability - www.holz-bois-legno.ch
Please register by Friday, April 18, 2025
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Travel information
- Arrival by public transport is recommended. From Zurich main station take the S9 in the direction of Uster, bus B 842 in the direction of Esslingen to the Loogarten stop | arrival 16.38 hrs.
- Arrival by car (address: im Loo 1, 8133 Esslingen/ZH - a limited number of parking spaces are also available on site)
Declaration of consent to image recordings
By participating in our event, you give your consent to the creation of image and video recordings including your person as well as to the use and publication of these image recordings for the purpose of reporting on this event and beyond.
If you do not wish to appear in pictures, please let us know when you are welcomed at the reception. Thank you very much.