1:500
Concrete, carbon fibre, steel
650h x 1260w x 1260d mm
The ETH Zürich Campus Hönggerberg model is the culmination of research and testing carried out at the ETH Zürich Rapid Architectural Prototyping Laboratory (RAPLAB).
The concrete model stands outdoors, adjacent to the Information Center in the Architecture (HIL) Building. It provides an overview of the Hönggerberg campus for visitors and students in Zürich, Switzerland.
The model is assembled from nine plates cast in concrete with carbon fibre reinforcement. Each section can be replaced or updated as campus buildings are modified, and new developments are completed. Using advanced casting techniques, the concrete forms can achieve a high level of detail without brittle edges or cracking. The finished components are treated with a hydrophobic coating to help resist the elements and any discolouration from use.
