Sunrise Tower, Office tower in Oerlikon, Switzerland.
Sunrise Tower is an architectural structure in Oerlikon comprising two connected buildings that rise above the surrounding neighborhood. The twin towers create a distinctive profile at the Hagenholzstrasse intersection and house multiple office spaces within their glass and stone facade.
Construction of the complex took place between 1999 and 2004, breaking a two-decade freeze on skyscraper approvals in Zurich. This project represented a shift in the city's development policies and renewed building activity in the urban core.
The interior features Scandinavian design elements, including furniture pieces created by Danish designer Arne Jacobsen throughout the building complex.
The structure is easily accessible and visible from multiple vantage points due to its location at a major intersection. The glass and stone exterior can be appreciated from the surrounding streets, making it simple to explore the building's form from different angles.
The complex received an International Award for Architecture in Stone in 2015, recognizing its minimalist design approach. The recognition highlighted how the building's stone exterior creates a restrained yet bold statement in the urban landscape.
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