Peninsula – Waterfront Park Living

Zürich, 27 May 2011   Peach Property Group and Enea Landscape Architecture to build residences on the exclusive peninsula bordering Wädenswil by the Lake of Zurich

On the former industrial site “Giessen,” in Wädenswil, an historical landmark located on the 30,000 m² peninsula, an exclusive residential development is being built. The new residences are part of a project, named simply „Peninsula“, to revitalize the partially heritage-protected site and supplement it with residential buildings of high architectural value, some of which offer direct lake access .

The environmental landscape design has been entrusted to Enzeo Enea, one of the most respected landscape architects worldwide.
Enzo Enea, proprietor of Enea Landscape Architecture, said: „It is a rare challenge to transform this geographically and architecturally intriguing peninsula into a fascinating experience, for the new residents as well as the general public. My objective is to establish a perfect symbiosis between the setting, positioning of buildings and the architecture. The envisioned result is a generous park which opens toward the lake in harmonious confluence with the surrounding landscape“.

Thomas Wolfensberger, CEO Peach Property Group, said: „Enzeo Enea is a stroke of luck for Peach. I don’t know anyone else who composes garden landscapes with such sensitivity, creative verve and professional precision. Having Enea collaborate with Peach in shaping the peninsula adds an important asset for future residents as well as the general public“.

Construction activity has already begun at building site B for Peach Property’s „Beach House“ project. By early 2013 the site will accommodate 23 luxury condominiums with living spaces between 130 and 290 m², a private 400m² spa and fitness area, an integrated yoga, Pilates, aerobic and squash centre, a 20m indoor pool and a park adjoining the lake.

Enzeo Enea designed a four meter high yew hedge to make the nearby railway line, which runs behind a state-of-the-art sound barrier, all but non-existent. The dark green hedge creates a vigorous backdrop and transforms the area into an idyllic courtyard. Interspersed, multi-trunk magnolias turn it into a true visual feast, even after the blooming magnolias period ends. Lush, undulating waves of grass mirror the nearby lake and act as a lateral buffer between the private gardens and the public access path. An expansive lawn with vibrant spring vegetation extends towards the lake. A sinuous belt of grasses snuggles up against the apartments, even as it unobtrusively sets a boundary between the private area and the public lakeside path, all without obstructing the view of the lake or forming a harsh border.

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