Today, the three Triemli high-rises stand next to the new hospital buildings, almost abandoned, as if not quite knowing what to do with themselves. Yet, what kind of future do the towers face today, no longer in line with the demands of society?

Do we tear them down and build something new? – Perhaps in ten years. Until then, the possibility remains to use the buildings to their full potential, through a cooperative process to persuade people to keep these structures after all.

To achieve this, the scheme proposes a model for development and use, offering flexibility in response to a series of different changes over the years to come. The importance of sustainability, reuse of materials and the valorization of existing buildings have only recently come to light as we grapple with the impacts of the construction industry on climate change. This approach aims to serve as an instigator for novel modes of to use, hoping to encourage public opinion to reconsider the role of these existing towers within the neighborhood. Perhaps by then, people will have grown so fond of them that there may be a “tomorrow” for them after all…

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