Götzstrasse

Designed by Max Dudler, 17 residential units have been completed at the corner of Winterthurerstrasse and Götzstrasse in Zurich. These are spread over two parts of the building, each featuring three main floors and an attic storey. Conceived as a small twin ensemble, the buildings draw on elements of Zurich villa architecture while integrating harmoniously into the urban context through their refined geometry as distinct architectural forms.
The rhythm of the street is reflected in the façades through a staggered half-story offset between the two structures, maximizing the spatial potential of the topography. While the street-facing façades are marked by a strict, clear design, the garden façades open generously toward the valley and evening sunlight.
Uniform, almost monolithic clinker façades emphasize the urban gesture of the buildings and reinforce their physical presence. Handcrafted gray clinker bricks combined with exposed concrete elements lend the buildings an elegant, timeless character. Constructed as double-shell masonry, the design ensures high functionality and long-term durability.
In both parts of the building there is a central staircase with two flights of stairs. The apartments adopt a "through-living" concept, with interiors arranged in a seamless flow between street and garden. Spacious corner loggias extend the living spaces toward the garden, creating a harmonious transition between interior and exterior.
The apartments’ quality is reflected in the use of durable materials and features like underfloor heating. These elements are part of an advanced energy concept incorporating geothermal heat pump systems and photovoltaic panels for sustainable energy generation.