Prime Tower, Modern skyscraper in Zurich West, Switzerland
Prime Tower is a 126-metre skyscraper in Zurich West with 36 floors, its facade covered in rectangular blue glass panels set in a regular grid. The broad front has a slanted left edge leaning inward toward the top, and near the base the glass reflects a lower white-and-dark structure with a small green roof. A horizontal recess cuts into the left side above the base.
Construction began in 2008 on the site of a former industrial facility, marking the start of the district's transformation from an industrial zone to a modern business center. This shift shows how post-industrial areas in the city were reinvented for contemporary use.
The tower serves as a meeting place where professionals and visitors gather to experience the city from above. The restaurant and bar on the 35th floor draw people who want to dine while overlooking Zurich and the surrounding landscape.
The tower stands beside Hardbrücke station in Zurich West, reachable by S-Bahn lines and trams. The entrance is at ground level off the Maagplatz side, and the surrounding Cubus and Diagonal buildings share the same complex. A webcam on the roof streams a 360° view of Zurich, useful for checking visibility before a visit.
The tower's webcam on the roof streams a 360° view over Zürich. The building was developed for CHF 355 million, and its valuation based on lease rates exceeded construction cost by CHF 110 million. Planning and execution took 15 years.
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