Z-Haus

Z-Haus is an architectural structure in Kreis 4 that stands out for its sharp lines and strict geometric composition. The facade uses bold concrete sections and expansive window openings that create a distinctive rhythm along Badenerstrasse.

The building was completed in 1932 by Flora Steiger-Crawford and Rudolf Steiger and represents an early application of international modernism in Switzerland. It marks the shift from traditional to functionalist architecture in Zurich's urban development of that decade.

The building shapes the street with its clear geometric form and stands out as a landmark in the neighborhood. People recognize it instantly for its distinctive angular design that breaks from the traditional architecture around it.

The building sits at the corner of Badenerstrasse and Rebgasse and is easy to spot and reach from the street. The location is well connected to public transport in the city center and sits within an active residential area.

This building was one of the first in Zurich to consistently apply the strict functional principles of the European avant-garde to actual construction. Its designers Flora Steiger-Crawford and Rudolf Steiger belonged to a small circle of Swiss architects who were directly connected to international reform movements.

Location: Kreis 4

Location: Zürich

Location: Zürich

Inception: 1932

Architects: Flora Steiger-Crawford, Rudolf Steiger

Architectural style: Neues Bauen

Part of: list of cultural properties in Zürich/district 4 (Aussersihl)

Address: Badenerstrasse 16–18 / Rebgasse 8, 8004 Zürich

GPS coordinates: 47.37380,8.53053

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:45