Image: Ingo Rasp
Santiago Calatrava has completed Haus zum Falken, a sculptural, mixed-use building in Zurich, Switzerland described as “an artistic event in the city”.
Image: Ingo Rasp
Image: Ingo Rasp
The structure was designed to seamlessly integrate with Stadelhofen Station, a fellow Calatrava-designed transit hub and city landmark. Haus zum Falken aims to increase connectivity throughout the metro area.
Image: Ingo Rasp
It offers greater connectivity between Stadelhofen Station and a network of surrounding public spaces. The structure’s design also allows for a new public square at the front of the building, as well as 800 underground bike spaces spread across a three-level underground station and bright, light-filled interiors.
Image: Ingo Rasp
Image: Ingo Rasp
Behind the building’s meandering glass façade are a four-story atrium and staircase that connect an assemblage of adaptable, column-free spaces.
Image: Ingo Rasp
Image: Ingo Rasp
Haus zum Falken rises from a solid stone plinth into sculpted walls that stretch upwards. Subtle stone details extend toward the lower edges of the façade. In addition, the main entrances are framed by tall, slender stone pillars.
Image: Ingo Rasp
Image: Ingo Rasp
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