Criminal Investigation Department, City of Zurich
Penzel Valier
Main entrance Criminal Investigation Department
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Bruno Augsburger
Criminal Investigation Department, City of Zurich
Penzel Valier
The building acts as a "joint" between the neighboring buildings
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Bruno Augsburger
Criminal Investigation Department, City of Zurich
Penzel Valier
Opening gesture of the main facade
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Bruno Augsburger
Criminal Investigation Department, City of Zurich
Penzel Valier
Overlapping lines of the facade strips
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Bruno Augsburger
Criminal Investigation Department, City of Zurich
Penzel Valier
Prefabricated fiber concrete elements
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Bruno Augsburger
Criminal Investigation Department, City of Zurich
Penzel Valier
The facade is highlighted by concrete elements with plastic shape and smooth surface finish
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Bruno Augsburger
Criminal Investigation Department, City of Zurich
Penzel Valier
Entrance area
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Bruno Augsburger
Criminal Investigation Department, City of Zurich
Penzel Valier
Meeting area within the atrium
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Bruno Augsburger
Criminal Investigation Department, City of Zurich
Penzel Valier
Round windows contrast the angular shapes and create visual connections
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Bruno Augsburger
Criminal Investigation Department, City of Zurich
Penzel Valier
Meeting rooms conected to the atrium
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Bruno Augsburger
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Criminal Investigation Department, City of Zurich
Penzel Valier
Shed element guiding light into the atrium
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Bruno Augsburger
Criminal Investigation Department, City of Zurich
Penzel Valier
Meeting rooms conected to the atrium
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Bruno Augsburger
Criminal Investigation Department, City of Zurich
Penzel Valier
Corner detail within an office spaces
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Bruno Augsburger
Criminal Investigation Department, City of Zurich
Penzel Valier
Simple, robust and durable materials
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Bruno Augsburger
Criminal Investigation Department, City of Zurich
Penzel Valier
Ceiling and walls are made of in-situ concrete in high quality
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Bruno Augsburger
Criminal Investigation Department, City of Zurich
Penzel Valier
Visual connection to the neighbourhood
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Bruno Augsburger
Criminal Investigation Department, City of Zurich
Penzel Valier
Soft surfaces contrast glass and concrete
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Bruno Augsburger
Criminal Investigation Department, City of Zurich
Penzel Valier
Concrete staircase
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Bruno Augsburger
Criminal Investigation Department, City of Zurich
Penzel Valier
Canteen on the top floor with open atmosphere and large terrace
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Bruno Augsburger
Criminal Investigation Department, City of Zurich
Penzel Valier
Architecture, interior and furniture of the restaurant are all designed by Penzel Valier
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Bruno Augsburger
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