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Bicycle Shelter Wülflingen

Bicycle Shelter Wülflingen

Architect

Studio Wirz

Client

Jugend Wohn Gemeinschaft (JWG)

location

Winterthur

Dates

2025

2025

Starting point

The Jugend Wohn Gemeinschaft (JWG) in Winterthur faced the question of how to create additional weather-protected bicycle spaces on its site. The property also lies in a heritage-protected setting, which restricts the options considerably.

The aim was a solution that works functionally, fits naturally into the existing site and respects the planning-law constraints, at realistic cost.

Existing building

What emerged

The feasibility study examined different locations and possible forms for the bicycle shelter. The integration into the local urban setting and the heritage-conservation requirements were taken into careful account.

In addition, a cost estimate was prepared, including landscaping, electrical connection and ancillary building costs. Options for reducing costs were identified and set out in a structured way.

My role covered developing the options independently, coordinating the clarifications and presenting the decision-making basis to the client in a clear, understandable form.

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What remains

The study provided a sound basis for decision-making and made opportunities, limits and costs transparent. It forms a well-founded basis for the further strategic development of the site.

My scope

My scope

SIA phase 21: feasibility study

Analysis of the planning-law and heritage-conservation constraints

Development and assessment of location and design options

Evaluation of construction systems and material studies in the context of the existing building

Preparation of the rough cost estimate 

Preparation of the decision-making basis

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© 2026 Studio Wirz

Photos: Studio Wirz unless stated otherwise

© 2026 Studio Wirz