The Metropolitans, Zürich Buildings, Images, Apartments, Architecture
The Metropolitans in Zürich
Residential Tower Blocks in Switzerland – design by Baumschlager Eberle
29 Sep 2016
The Metropolitans Buildings
Design: Baumschlager Eberle
Location: Schärenmoosstrasse 76/78, 76a, 8052 Zurich, Switzerland
The Metropolitans – Elegant residential tower blocks for an up-and-coming neighbourhood

Zurich, September 2016 ? ?The Metropolitans? are a new landmark in the Leutschenbach neighbourhood. The two residential tower blocks designed by baumschlager eberle are eye-catching reference points in this rapidly developing district in the north of Zurich. The distinguishing feature of the 60-metre-high buildings is the light, curtain wall facade of limestone concrete, which gives them a clear structure. The loggias ensure residents a considerable degree of privacy. The spacious apartments extend from front to back or are positioned over a corner. A sky lounge on the roof broadens the impressive view from the apartments to an overwhelming 360-degree panorama.
The name given to the two tower blocks in the north of Zurich reflects their claim to residential quality of a special kind. Designed by baumschlager eberle, ?The Metropolitans? ensemble elegantly combines structural factors with urban planning considerations. The two 60-metre-high towers standing alongside Schärenmoosstraße seem straight forward at first sight, but their sheer presence provides the Leutschenbach...