Located at the threshold between Lucerne’s dense urban grid and the expansive green expanse of the Allmend—formerly a military zone—the Eichwaldstrasse development is uniquely positioned to benefit from both urban connectivity and immediate access to open, panoramic landscapes with views of Mount Pilatus.
The project is composed of two elongated residential blocks arranged in parallel, enclosing a central courtyard. At the heart of the complex lies the Salzmagazin, a historic salt warehouse dating back to 1711, whose preserved architecture and cultural legacy serve as the defining anchor of the development.
Arcaded ground floors in the new buildings, along with the Salzmagazin’s generous cantilevered canopy, establish semi-public spaces that activate the courtyard and integrate ground-level commercial units. A café housed in the Salzmagazin has become a vibrant social hub for local residents. Behind the ensemble, the repurposed former horse stable now serves as a spacious bicycle storage area, supporting Lucerne’s pioneering car-free housing initiative. All residential units are located in the newly constructed buildings and offer a variety of typologies and sizes, promoting social diversity. The majority of apartments face south, ensuring ample natural light and unobstructed views over the Allmend towards the Pilatus, reinforcing the relationship between built form and surrounding landscape.
