Remodelling of clinic Hohenegg Meilen, 2018

Both the original structure created by Rittmeyer & Furrer and the buildings along the paved central axis create a spatial density with the character of a small town or hamlet. Here, on an extraordinary location on the slope high above Lake Zurich and with a view of the Alps, an unforgettable place had been developed at the beginning of the 20th century. It still mirrors the modern therapy concept in its buildings and outdoor areas. This self-contained, historic facility was adapted and extended to new, modern needs. Rittmeyer & Furrer’s principle was brought one step further; two new buildings now complete the pavilion concept. The construction took place in several stages. Castlings allow for an optimisation of the utilisation and a clear separation of the areas living, therapy, dining, sociability and administration. Diverse renovation measures of later interventions and reinterpretations, not only in landscaping, created a new, naturally looking ensemble. The remodel of the historic building took place in close collaboration with the cantonal office for the preservation of monuments. The substance was sustained as far as possible. The basis of the new room structure was the typology of grand hotels of the late 19th century. Here, new washrooms and a lift were integrated harmoniously into the existing structure. The materialisation of the new components complied with the traditional craftsmanship of the existing building. When it came to the interior design, selected pieces of furniture from the 20s and 30s made of steel pipe and bentwood were combined with contemporary pieces. Additional pieces meeting the high standards of a modern psychiatric private clinic were exclusively designed and manufactured for Hohengg.

> Phase 1: Extension clinic Honegg