Rotes Schloss, Cultural heritage office building in Zürich, Switzerland.
The Rotes Schloss is a residential building in the Historicist style located on General-Guisan-Quai in Zürich, positioned between Beethovenstrasse and Stockerstrasse opposite the Botanical Garden. The structure features a striking red stone facade with castle-like elements and contains apartments with private elevators alongside other facilities.
Architects Heinrich Ernst and Alexander Koch designed this structure between 1891 and 1893, drawing inspiration from castles in the Loire Valley. This building period reflected a time when Zürich architects were experimenting with historical European styles.
The building takes its name from the striking red color of its facade, which stands out distinctly along this part of the waterfront. The name reflects what visitors see immediately when approaching the structure.
The building sits directly on the waterfront with easy access to the promenade and is reached conveniently on foot or by public transport. The location is straightforward to navigate, positioned between two main streets and accessible from multiple directions.
Swiss Life insurance company acquired the building in 1950, taking over from a previous private owner. This transition marked the shift from individual ownership to institutional stewardship of this architectural landmark.
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