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Anchored in Switzerland and internationally active, WALO is managed as a family business in the 4th and 5th generation. For over 100 years, WALO has focused on the combination of consistency and innovation.


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WALO is active as an innovative total solutions company in all markets of the construction industry. The family-owned company has established itself as a reliable partner in the construction industry and infrastructure projects in Switzerland and worldwide with its decades of experience and the permanent development of sustainable as well as economical solutions.


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We have successfully implemented many challenging projects. Therefore, we proudly let our references speak for our work.


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Whether residential, industrial, healthcare, outdoor or for sports and leisure facilities - seamless floor coverings have to meet a wide variety of requirements on a permanent basis.


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Good buildings and thus satisfied customers require precise construction work. All our employees, from unskilled workers to engineers, play a key role in ensuring that we achieve this goal time and time again.


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"THE PARK" - local recreation directly at Zurich Airport

As part of the large-scale project "The Circle" at Zurich Airport, the existing recreational use on the Butzenbüel was developed into a modern and unique park. This is intended to establish itself as an outstanding excursion and recreation centre and offer both visitors and residents an oasis of peace and relaxation.

Project description


The new park on the Butzenbüel will be complemented by various park themes that offer visitors a range of different experiences. The first construction phase comprises the development of the service roads to the sky platform. This platform is supported by a large technical room under the platform for the water feature. The concrete surface of the platform is divided into two circular areas with different surface structures.
In addition, a three metre wide concrete road and chossed natural roads made of marl will be created. The accompanying gravel banquettes with regularly arranged lighting line the roads and connect the most important core elements of the park. This harmonious integration into the landscape creates a pleasant ambience for visitors.
Access to the hill is facilitated by two wooden spiral staircases and three staircases for the moving walkways, which are skilfully integrated into the steep terrain. In a second phase of construction, a turning chamber will be integrated into the slope at the northern entrance, consisting of a support system with reinforced earth. Finally, the access road to Butzenbüel will be renewed and resurfaced.

 

Special features and challenges


A central element of this project is the sky platform, which is not only aesthetically pleasing, but also fulfils complex technical requirements. The underground technical room for the water feature requires precise planning and realisation to ensure both functionality and safety.
Integrating the new paths and steps into the existing landscape posed a further challenge. The various surface structures of the concrete surfaces and the chaussured natural paths must be harmoniously integrated into the surroundings in order to preserve the natural appearance of the park. The successful realisation of this project will establish Butzenbüel as an outstanding recreational area at Zurich Airport and offer both visitors and residents a new, attractive place of peace and relaxation.

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Contact

Walo Bertschinger AG
Giessenstrasse 5
8953 Dietikon 1

Location
Kloten, ZH
Service

Road Construction & Civil Engineering

Building Construction

Building time
August 2019 - May 2021 
Construction sum
CHF 2'900'000
Builder
Flughafen Zürich AG 
Construction management
Studio Vulkan Landschaftsarchitektur GmbH 
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