Polycon

Existing building upgraded with glass-fiber-reinforced concrete façade

Polycon is a fire-resistant (A1) composite material made from glass-fiber-reinforced concrete. It is mainly used for façades and was the perfect fit for the Migros City project Figure: Conae
Polycon is a fire-resistant (A1) composite material made from glass-fiber-reinforced concrete. It is mainly used for façades and was the perfect fit for the Migros City project
Figure: Conae
During the design process, the architects ­wanted to design the façade so as to ensure its seamless integration into the surrounding built environment Figure: Conae
During the design process, the architects ­wanted to design the façade so as to ensure its seamless integration into the surrounding built environment
Figure: Conae
Polycon is suitable for producing large, thin, three-dimensional façade panels – which was exactly what was specified for the Migros City store Figure: Conae
Polycon is suitable for producing large, thin, three-dimensional façade panels – which was exactly what was specified for the Migros City store
Figure: Conae

Migros is the largest Swiss retailer; the company operates not only super- and hypermarkets but also power stores and restaurants. The premises at Löwenstrasse in Zurich are situated immediately adjacent to Zurich Main Station and the upmarket Bahnhofstrasse. Opened in 1983, this store has not been reconstructed ever since, which resulted in a certain 1980 s appeal emanating from the building. Management thus favored a comprehensive reconstruction to change this situation and to lend a new appearance to the store. Within a period of eleven months, the building was gutted and redesigned...

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