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Allianz Headquarters Switzerland

For the new construction of the Allianz headquarters in the Richti-Areal in Wallisellen Zurich, the ergonomics of the workstation lighting were of great importance, as was the energy efficiency of the interior illumination (“minergie”).

Building type
Office
Location
Europe, Switzerland, Zurich
Project time frame
2014
Client
Allianz Suisse Immobilien AG
Architect
Wiel Arets Architects
Image rights
Allianz Suisse Versicherungs-Gesellschaft AG

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