Zurich West has developed rapidly in recent years, and the pressure on open spaces has increased as a result. The Atmos site is located in the immediate vicinity of a very characteristic existing poplar avenue. The new development creates more space, e.g. for a pavilion with climbing plants. A popular bakery has found a new home here, making the square one of the most important neighbourhood squares in Zurich West. The wooden piles around the square form a playful boundary between the meeting spaces and the entrances and are popular with children as a playground.
The other part of the site is the roof garden, designed by Studio Vulkan. It is an important part of the green roof landscape that is developing rapidly in Zurich West. Roofs are often the only way to bring large, contiguous green spaces into the neighbourhood. The lively roof garden of Atmos with its 1,500 sqm provides plenty of space for peace and inspiration. Furnished recessed balconies have been established that are within easy reach of the offices. The roof is also part of the water management system, as it is heavily planted and the entire roof surface and its raised beds function as a water reservoir. This makes it possible to limit the maintenance of the roof, as most of the water from the roof and façade is used for the plants.
