Constellation MEP-PAV-Étoile
2013
City of Geneva, DU / OU / DMO PAV, Municipality of Carouge, Geneva, Lancy, Association Etoile
Geneva, Switzerland
Business, housing, public amenities
400'000 sqm
Riken Yamamoto & Field Shop, Yokohama and Hosoya Schaefer Architects AG, Zürich
Competition with pre-qualification
Topotek1, Berlin
IBV Hüsler AG, Zürich
Pöyry, Zürich, Vevey
Space Syntax, London
Mountainworks, Amsterdam; Gratry Development, Geneva
Cities are a collective achievement. The project Étoile specifically requires a patient and organic process over many years with multiple stakeholders. It needs a combination of top-down definitions and flexibility for bottom-up initiatives.
Hosoya Schaefer proposed a constellation of disciplines for an integrated planning approach. These included open spaces for a rich and livable environment, built volumes for a clear identity on a large scale, and a well sculpted urban fabric on a small scale. Zoning rules allow for accessibility and for flexibility in negotiating with public and private interests.
The entire site is programmed as mixed-use. Ground floor uses such as commerce and public functions form a base. Housing defines the outline of the urban blocks with access to green areas, while office space is located in the landmark towers and throughout the lots.
The masterplan is a flexible and adaptable instrument, incorporating from the start ideas for process, phasing, events, and communication. Its aim is to combine the urban with the human scale.
Herrliberg-Feldmeilen station, 2020 –
Current state: framework plan
Haus Myrte, Wädenswil, 2022 –
Current phase: tender
House Renovation, Geneva, 2021 –
Current phase: ongoing
Airport Engadin, St. Moritz, 2020 –
Current phase: construction project
Cooperative Housing, Wetzikon, 2020 –
Current phase: tender
Fabrik.sg, 2020 –
Current phase: Project phases design to operation
ZHA, Boulevard, Hönggerberg Campus, 2020 –
Current state: ongoing (with Studio Vulkan)
Wilhelmsburg Rowing Club, 2020 –
Current phase: execution planning
Primary School Christoph Merian, Basel, 2019 –
Current phase: construction project
Station Square and Roof, Herisau 2015 –
Current phase: tender
MEWA-Areal, Wädenswil, 2018 –
Transformation Project from the former industrial estate to the mixed-use development with housing
Current phase: framework plan
Viererfeld, Bern, 2018 –
Housing
Current phase: on hold
Bahnhof Romanshorn, 2022 –
Current state: study (with Sudio Vulkan)
Kaserne Aarau, 2022 –
Current state: urban framework
Areale Wittenbach, 2022 –
Current state: urban design commission
Stiftungsareal Neumünster, 2022 –
Current state: study
Kieler Schloss, 2022 –
Current state: Public think tank on usage and architecture
Campus Heidelberg, 2021 –
Current state: Masterplan process, in-depth studies
Otterbach Süd, 2020 –
Current state: urban framework plan
Innovation Park Bergedorf, 2020 –
Current state: urban framework
Station Area Dietikon, 2019 –
Current state: urban framework plan
Campus Bochum, 2018 –
Current state: project support
Metalli, Zug, 2017 –
Current state: project support
Bahnstadt Nürtingen, 2017 –
Current state: project support
Areal Neugasse Zürich, 2016 –
Current state: completion of master plan, public consultation
Elbinselquartier Wilhelmsburg, Hamburg, 2015 –
Current state: project support
Tech Cluster Zug, 2015 –
Current state: transformation plan
Station Herisau, 2013 –
Current state: areal development
KNZ Wil West, Thurgau / St. Gallen, 2011 –
Current state: project support
Metaverse, 2022 –
Current state: ongoing
Entwicklungskonzept Würzenbach, 2022 –
Current state: ongoing
ESP Hochdorf, 2021 –
Current state: spatial-urban as well as use- and circular-based development concept
Deep Urbanism, 2021 –
Current state: ongoing
cividi gmbh – civic data intelligence, 2019 –
Digital tools for the analogue city
Current state: ongoing