GZ Bachwiesen - animal enclosure, Zürich

The project
The infrastructure of the outdoor spaces at the GZ Bachwiesen was questioned due to the increasing requirements for work safety, animal husbandry and general use. As the stable buildings were already getting on in years and had become somewhat slanted, they were checked for their substance. Due to the additional requirements, it quickly became clear that the stables no longer met the requirements and should be replaced. This also allowed the outdoor space to be designed more freely.

The construction
The flat-founded replacement buildings were built using timber frame construction. During construction, particular attention was paid to animal-friendly design, so that mites and other unwanted visitors were prevented from nesting as far as possible.

The challenge
Construction time had to be kept to a minimum so that the animals only had to spend a short time in their vacation home. This meant that care and other activities at GZ Bachwiesen could be ramped up again as soon as possible.