The SCALA residential development, with three apartment buildings, fits into the existing setting around the former Massstabfabrik and the dust silo as part of an extended ensemble.

The positioning of the buildings responds to the industrial context and translates it into contemporary residential architecture. The yellow measuring-scale strips on the facades refer to the history of the place and create a visual link to its former use.

The varying building heights and the shared underground car park, around 125 metres long, placed high demands on the architectural and technical coordination of the overall project. Fire safety, civil protection, gradients, access and the drainage of the large-scale basement levels were among the most complex topics.