Building 2030: more sustainable, recycled, automated
As in many industries, sustainability and automation will also play a key role in the construction sector in the coming years. Existing materials will change, and new ones such as wood and clay will be added.
Construction project: Ricola Herbal Center by Herzog & de Meuron
Photo credit: Markus Bühler-Rasom / Ricola AG
South Pole HQ construction project completed!
We are delighted to announce that the renovation project at South Pole HQ has been successfully completed. Photographer Zeljko Gataric has captured the result with his impressive photographs. This transformation from old to new represents the creative vision that combines recycling and ecological construction. An inspiring example of sustainable design.
Renovating an old building vs. building a new one - the right choice - with Liiva (Part 3/3)
Stefan Müller, Managing Director and owner of RAUMTAKT GmbH, is a speaker at the Liiva webinar: Renovating old buildings vs. building new replacements - the right choice! With our design and strategy approach, RAUMTAKT GmbH wants to set a good example and create an ecological world of tomorrow with buildings.
Girsberger AG in focus: Raumtakt experiences an inspiring excursion
On April 14, 2023, we had the pleasure of visiting Girsberger AG. The day started with a fascinating presentation about Girsberger's close and exclusive collaboration with architects in their projects, especially in the field of bespoke furniture, remanufacturing and upcycling by design. It was impressive to learn how Girsberger responds to the needs of architects and offers them innovative solutions.
Webinar: Energy-efficient renovation - done right! - with Liiva (Part 2/3)
Stefan Müller, Managing Director and owner of RAUMTAKT GmbH, is a speaker at the Liiva webinar: Energy-efficient refurbishment - done right! With our design and strategy approach, RAUMTAKT GmbH wants to set a good example and create an ecological world of tomorrow with buildings. Despite many buildings in need of renovation, there is a real renovation backlog in Switzerland. Energy-efficient buildings make an important contribution to achieving climate targets. But what is the best way to approach an energy-efficient renovation and how can the savings potential of a building be exploited?
Webinar: The basics of conversion planning - with Liiva (Part 1/3)
Stefan Müller, Managing Director and owner of RAUMTAKT GmbH, is a speaker at the Liiva webinar: The basics of conversion planning. Who would like to join us?
With our design and strategy approach, RAUMTAKT GmbH wants to set a good example and create an ecological world of tomorrow with buildings.
Urban mining: circular economy to reduce emissions
The construction industry produces a considerable proportion of global CO2 emissions. These could be saved through a circular construction industry: The aim here is to build less and work more with existing buildings. The reuse of existing materials can lead to a circular economy. However, this requires the evaluation of existing building materials during the demolition process.
Wohntakt researches new technologies in the real estate sector
Blockchain technology could significantly change the Swiss real estate market in the future. This could create a very interesting starting point for cooperatives, as the division of ownership has always been at the heart of their activities.
Stefan Müller, founder and Managing Director of RAUMTAKT, took a closer look at the topic of "Real estate on the blockchain" in his master's thesis for the University of Applied Sciences in St. Gallen and conducted interviews with twelve experts.
RAUMTAKT stands for a climate-friendly future. Our projects in 2023
RAUMTAKT was founded in 2014 by Stefan Müller: He was convinced that the time was right to be part of a new era in the construction industry. In a new culture, existing structures are being reinterpreted and buildings are being converted or renovated, be it with additions or extensions. But denser construction is also a way of shaping the world in a sustainable and climate-conscious way. RAUMTAKT advocates the preservation of good building fabric and aims to strengthen the circular economy in the construction sector.
Publication in the magazine of NZZ Residence and SVIT Schweiz Immobilia
Raumtakt GmbH had further publications in the "NZZ Residence", the magazine for living and real estate about the conversion project of the detached house in Küsnacht and in the SVIT Schweiz Immobilia about the new location for Monami AG. Enjoy reading!
RAUMTAKT has won the pitch for the new South Pole hub
We are pleased to announce that RAUMTAKT was able to hold its own against seven competitors in an invitation-only pitch for the conversion of the premises of the HQs headquarters of the company South Pole in Zurich. The steadily growing workforce is relocating within the Technopark and we were able to help design a working environment that meets today's requirements on almost 1,000 square meters. South Pole protects the climate with 37 locations on six continents.
The new RAUMTAKT bags have arrived. Le Bleu Majorelle.
LE BLEU MAJORELLE. LE BLEU RAUMTAKT. The new bags from RAUMTAKT are here. They are limited to 250 pieces. Business owner Stefan Müller has created the second bag design for RAUMTAKT.
Raumtakt report on the Tragwerk magazine
Space for a new generation. An old family home in Küsnacht with a view of Lake Zurich was transformed into a modern living environment by interior designer Stefan Müller from RAUMTAKT. The young owner family is more than satisfied with the current renovation: "We wanted a modern home. What we got is a paradise with a lake view, double shower, glazed gallery and garden. A house with roots in the family and countless memories. A house with charm and great potential for our future. Converted exactly as we had only hoped in our dreams.
New Look: Our office in the Werkhof Binz. Creative. Individual. Future-proof.
RAUMTAKT Office with a new look. Our office at Grubenstrasse 25a in Zurich-Binz was modernized during the summer vacations. In addition to a refreshed wooden floor, walls and sideboards from Mobles 114, we have divided the 60 square meters into different work areas and intelligently networked them with each other.
Blockchain in the real estate industry
The real estate industry offers a wide range of opportunities for blockchain technology: on the one hand, real estate purchases can be processed using tokens, while on the other, smart contacts can be used to make real estate management more efficient and cost-effective. An overview of the areas of application of blockchain in real estate.
Publication in the newspaper "Der Schweizerische Hauseigentümer"
The conversion and extension of the apartment building in Küsnacht in the canton of Zurich was published on the front page and in a full-page conversion report in the specialist newspaper "Der Schweizerische Hauseigentümer"
The Raumtakt team visits the Vitra Campus
A day at Vitra. On Friday, May 6, 2022 , the Raumtakt team went on a company outing to the Vitra Design Museum Campus in Weil am Rhein and the Studio / Club Office in Birsfelden.
Transformation: The new Monami Hub on Europaallee
Anyone who has walked past the corner of Langstrasse opposite the 25hours Hotel in recent months will certainly have noticed it. The conversion of a former nursing home at Langstrasse 119 has taken place. Raumtakt has implemented the transformation for the new office space of the PR agency Monami.
From the past to the future. The start of construction.
Nestled between trees and plants, this house from the 1970s provides an environment with plenty of privacy and recreational space. RAUMTAKT is now transforming the spacious 200-square-metre detached house in Horgen into a two-family home.
NFT in the real estate sector - or who buys a digital property?
Last year, NFTs experienced an incredible upswing - including in the real estate sector. And from two directions: On the one hand, they can be used to tokenize real estate, but also to buy virtual real estate in the so-called metaverse.