Together with the Bern University of Applied Sciences and Renggli, AXA has developed a high-performance hybrid construction system in timber and steel.
The prefabricated timber modules can be inserted into the steel framework in just a few hours onsite. Using an intelligent clever concept and three standardised types of apartments, this construction system can be adopted in other residential buildings in larger scales in both width and height. This visionary project provides the solution to replace the outdated buildings in the affordable rental apartment market with new ones in a fast, innovative and cost-effective way. Besides, the construction system can also be used as temporary dwellings for major renovation projects.
| Investor | AXA Investment Managers Schweiz AG |
| Project development | AXA Investment Managers Schweiz AG, Berner Fachhochschule (Architektur, Holz und Bau), Renggli AG |
| Architecture | Renggli AG |
| Turnkey contractor | Renggli AG |
| Engineering | Renggli AG |
| Construction time | 2018 - 2019 |
| Construction | High performance hybrid construction system with timber modules and steel framework |
| Facade | Three-side: east, south, west Vertical timber folded boarding, color: glazed, Eterno facade grey/(Feyco) light grey, spruce, pressure impregnation One-side: north Troughed sheet coil coated steel, color: RAL 9007 Grey Aluminum |
| Use | 20 rental apartments, with one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments |
| Service Renggli AG | Turn-key contractor Modular construction |
| Award | NZZ Real Estate Days: Winner Trend Radar 2019 for the most attractive real estate investment idea |
