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Patrick Volkart heads the Fire Protection department

We are pleased to introduce Patrick Volkart as head of the Fire Protection department. As a VKF fire safety expert, he brings extensive experience in planning, execution and regulatory practice.

Patrick Volkart heads the Fire Protection department

Fanzun celebrates moving into the new office in Scuol

At Stradun 210, we renovated two existing buildings and set up our new location in the Lower Engadin there.

Fanzun celebrates moving into the new office in Scuol

Weiden primary school in Rapperswil-Jona: handover in record time

Almost exactly 30 months after the start of the total performance competition, the extension of the primary school and the new kindergarten building at Weiden in Rapperswil-Jona have been handed over for school operations.

Weiden primary school in Rapperswil-Jona: handover in record time

Stefan Hübner takes over as Head of Construction Management

Since 2017, he has worked as Deputy Head of Construction Management and as Overall Project Manager, shaping its development over the years.

Stefan Hübner takes over as Head of Construction Management

Competition won: Fanzun to develop the Hanfländer housing development in Haldenstein

Affordable housing for families is scarce in the Chur region. The Bürgergemeinde Chur is taking action: a new housing development is being built in the Hanfländer area in Haldenstein, and Fanzun has won the private project competition held for it.

Competition won: Fanzun to develop the Hanfländer housing development in Haldenstein

Start of Start of superstructure works: Altwiesen residential development, Zurich

An important milestone has been reached: on 28 April 2026, the City of Zurich granted the final building permit for the first phase of the Altwiesen residential development on Altwiesenstrasse/Dübendorfstrasse. Construction works on the three buildings can now begin.

Start of Start of superstructure works: Altwiesen residential development, Zurich

Two Minergie certifications for Fanzun projects

Fanzun has received the final Minergie certificate for two residential building projects. The awards confirm the high standard of energy efficiency, living comfort and ecological responsibility that Fanzun, as general planner, has brought to both projects.

Two Minergie certifications for Fanzun projects

District Court of Zurich: Comprehensive Refurbishment Successfully Completed

At the end of February, the District Court of Zurich at Wengistrasse 30 in Zurich's District 4 was handed over to the client, and today the official inauguration took place. This marks the successful completion of a demanding construction project in a dense urban setting.

District Court of Zurich: Comprehensive Refurbishment Successfully Completed

Surveglias development: Municipality of Lantsch/Lenz votes yes

On 8 March 2026, the municipality of Lantsch/Lenz sent a clear signal at the ballot box: with 85% yes votes, the electorate approved a loan for the Surveglias development. This marks a major step forward for a housing project that will create affordable, sustainable housing in the Lenzerheide region.

Surveglias development: Municipality of Lantsch/Lenz votes yes

Fanzun convinces in study commission for the Untere Spichermatt residential development in Stans

The jury named the GECO project as the winner. Led by studio sintzel architektur gmbh from Zurich, the planning team developed a design for around 280 flats that convinced the jury with its well-considered urban design solution and sustainable concept.

Fanzun convinces in study commission for the Untere Spichermatt residential development in Stans

Foundation stone ceremony at Eugen-Huber-Strasse 11 in Zurich-Altstetten

On 22 January 2026, the foundation stone ceremony took place for the residential development at Eugen-Huber-Strasse 11 in Zurich-Altstetten. The project marks a special moment for Fanzun: it is the first residential development that we are realising as general planner in Zurich.

Foundation stone ceremony at Eugen-Huber-Strasse 11 in Zurich-Altstetten

Topping-out ceremony for Weiden primary school in Jona – a milestone reached in record time!

The extension of the primary school and the new building of the Weiden kindergarten in Jona have reached an important milestone with the topping-out ceremony. The project by the city of Rapperswil-Jona creates urgently needed space for the forecasted increase in pupil numbers.

Topping-out ceremony for Weiden primary school in Jona – a milestone reached in record time!

Genziana Lodge Obersaxen: Fanzun develops innovative living concept in the Alpine region

The Genziana Lodge marks a turning point in alpine tourism: it opens up the opportunity for investors outside the classic hotel industry to invest in managed apartments – without having to be a hotelier or marketer themselves.

Genziana Lodge Obersaxen: Fanzun develops innovative living concept in the Alpine region

Foundation stone laid for the new Campus MITTE1|2 building at University Hospital Zurich

Yesterday, an important milestone in the history of University Hospital Zurich was celebrated: the foundation stone laying for the new Campus MITTE1|2 building.

Foundation stone laid for the new Campus MITTE1|2 building at University Hospital Zurich

National Future Day at Fanzun – A day full of discoveries

On 13 November 2025, Fanzun AG opened its doors to eight pupils for National Future Day. The varied programme gave the young participants exciting insights into architecture, civil engineering and sustainability.

National Future Day at Fanzun – A day full of discoveries

Groundbreaking in Maienfeld: New lunch club and after-school care

On 3 November 2025, the groundbreaking ceremony for the extension to the Lust multi-purpose hall in Maienfeld was celebrated.

Groundbreaking in Maienfeld: New lunch club and after-school care

Successful acceptance of the Curtegns stress-ribbon bridge in Radons

The new pedestrian and cycle bridge in Radons has been successfully accepted and will soon be opened to the public. With a span of 50 metres, it connects two riverbanks and blends naturally into the Grisons landscape.

Successful acceptance of the Curtegns stress-ribbon bridge in Radons

Grisons Cantonal Court officially handed over

On Monday, 13 October 2025, the renovated and extended government building on Grabenstrasse in Chur was officially handed over to the Cantonal Court.

Grisons Cantonal Court officially handed over

Continuity amid change – leadership transition at Fanzun now complete

Continuity meets fresh perspectives: since September, Dario Geisseler has taken on the role of CEO. Andrea Fanzun, previously CEO, is now President of the Board of Directors. This step combines continuity with new impetus.

Continuity amid change – leadership transition at Fanzun now complete

Open construction site day for Madrisa Solar – strong public interest

The open construction site day for Madrisa Solar was a complete success. Numerous visitors took the opportunity to see the already-completed alpine solar installation for themselves on site.

Open construction site day for Madrisa Solar – strong public interest

Good Buildings of the City of Zurich: award for the renovation of the South Wing at Zurich main station

The renovation of the South Wing of Zurich main station has been honoured with the «Good Buildings of the City of Zurich» award.

Good Buildings of the City of Zurich: award for the renovation of the South Wing at Zurich main station

InnHub La Punt: Architecture, region and responsibility in harmony

Last week, the initiators invited guests and media to La Punt Chamues-ch. Our partner Urs Simeon was on site as client representative.

InnHub La Punt: Architecture, region and responsibility in harmony

Minergie podcast on sustainable renovation strategies

Our partner and Head of Development, Gian Fanzun, was a guest on the Minergie podcast and shared his experience in sustainable renovation.

Minergie podcast on sustainable renovation strategies

Construction begins on alpine solar power plant Madrisa Solar

Construction begins on alpine solar power plant Madrisa Solar

Exciting insights into our office on National Future Day

Exciting insights into our office on National Future Day

Coronavirus: Our measures

Coronavirus: Our measures

«Classic Blue» is Pantone Color of the Year

«Classic Blue» is Pantone Color of the Year

Webcams: A glance at our current construction sites

Webcams: A glance at our current construction sites

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