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Sophisticated and environmentally friendly

The East Hangar is a novelty in Swiss aviation. A total of 12 business jets will find room on two turntables with a diameter each of 32 meters. The sophisticated roof cons­truction of wood will also bear 850 solar cells which will generate electricity for 40 to 50 households. A con­cept that will create order and take the environment into consideration.
 
 
 
 
 
 

Planning & realisation:

 

        Architect            Ivo Erard Architekten + Planer AG, Grenchen
    
        Turntable            ALTO General Aviation Services, Germany
    
        Solar energy system            ADEV, Liestal
    
        Roof            Max Vogelsang AG, Wohlen

 

 

Pictures of construction

Pictures of the building you will find continuously in the gallery.

 

 

Newsletters with pictures

 

 

Media Conference and Ground Breaking Ceremony

On Monday 15 September at 13.30 h Grenchen Airport held a media conference for the construction of the in­no­va­tive East Hangar. Following that was the ground break­ing ceremony carried out by the Administrative Coun­cil President, Alfred Lüthi. The new East Hangar will make Grenchen Airport more attractive for business tra­vellers. This is necessary for securing long term via­bi­li­ty of the airport in the South Jura area. More...

 

 

Figures:

 
        Hangar            Width  74 m
Length39 m
Height9.6 m
    
ForecourtWidth74 m
Length22 m
    
TurntableDiameter32 m
Area800 m²
    
Solar energy system

Photovoltaic
panels

850 units
    
     Roof

Roof beams made of bonded wood. Cover with OSB boards ready for flat roof covering.

    
Roof bearing structure

Ferwood framing system.
Laminated timber with inlayed steel ties.

    
     Walls

Prefabricated incl. exterior made of overlapping larch cladding.
Construction wood, bonded wood.

 

 

 

 
 
 
     
 
 
 

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