In May 2022, the “Swiss residential property” and “Swiss healthcare property” investment groups of the Patrimonium investment foundation acquired a 50/50 co-ownership of a plot of land in the immediate vicinity of the Fribourg Cantonal Hospital, together with a building known as “Au Parc Hôtel”, located at Route de Villars 37, Fribourg (FR), with a view to the complete redevelopment of the premises.
A new, purpose-built structure will replace the existing building and the existing surface parking spaces.
The new mixed-use concept will make better use of the floor space and relocate the parking spaces to the basement. It provides for a greater proportion of residential space, including accommodation for senior citizens, a hotel, and commercial activities mainly related to health, over an area of more than 10,000 m2, and more specifically:
The building will feature a ceramic façade, opaque balconies and partial balconies. Its height will vary from east to west, with a maximum of 7 storeys.
The landscaping proposes to extend the wooded cordon of Daler Park in the southern part of the plot, accompanied by a footpath leading to a small square and a play area to the west. To the east, a footpath provides a north-south link between Route de Villars and Route de Bertigny. On the Route de Bertigny side, a soft mobility area will be created, giving access to the building’s 3 entrances.
The new construction project, which was put out to public enquiry on 5 January 2024, was developed in collaboration with the City of Fribourg’s Urban Planning and Architecture Department.
Work is scheduled to start in 2025, with delivery estimated for mid-2028. The investment volume is around CHF 42 million.