The Dolder Grand, Zürich

Initial Situation& Concept

The Dolder Grand, built in 1899 as a former „Curhaus“, was redesigned by the renowned London architects Foster + Partners. All annex buildings added after 1899 were demolished. Two new wings, the Spa Wing and the Golf Wing, nestle against the fully restored main building, connecting the past with the future.

Approach

A networked project quality management system, geared to the client, the planning team and the realisation phase, covered quality, costs, schedules and change management. It was implemented at the interface between the client and the general management and jointly maintained by both parties. The extension was realised partly while the Dolder Grand remained in full operation. Before planning and implementation could begin, rezoning, the consolidation of parcels across various building zones, questions of internal and external site access, and questions relating to logistical connections all had to be discussed and resolved conceptually.

Challenge

The planning and realisation of the project were carried out with individual specialist contractors. Managing dozens of contracts, together with a very heterogeneous client structure, called for comprehensive project management. The fact that seven different architects were involved in planning the project added considerably to its complexity.

Keyfacts

Developer: Dolder Hotel AG, Zürich
Completion: Grand Opening: 2008 | Mandate since 2002 – present
Project type: Comprehensive renovation, extension
Project author: Foster + Partners, London
Construction costs: CHF 450 Mil
Scope of services: Strategy, Competitions, Client Representation, Quality Assurance

«The Dolder Grand has 175 luxurious rooms and suites as well as three restaurants. The spa area offers pure relaxation and medical treatments across around 4,000 square metres. Opened in 1899, today's Dolder Grand is far more than a hotel where guests can stay overnight. This traditional house on the Adlisberg is at once a meeting place, a melting pot and, in culinary terms, one of the best addresses in Switzerland. It was the sustainable comprehensive renovation that made this possible in the first place. Thanks to the reliable and trustworthy collaboration with Fanzun as the owner's representative, we have always been, and continue to be, professionally advised at every stage, and the results speak for themselves.»
Markus Granelli, General Manager
André Meier, Managing Director
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