Project examples in precast

Future building façades

In fewer and fewer construction projects, the building envelope is designed to fulfil only functional and cost efficiency requirements. Sophisticated design approaches that have evolved over time include various aspects such as custom shapes, colors, textures and surface structures. Precast construction is ideally suited to implementing these features. Furthermore, it fully meets a large number of structural and concrete technology requirements. The projects described in this paper are prime examples in this regard.

Zölly Tower high-rise residential building, Zurich

This 23-story residential...

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