“We do not have a sustainable relation- ship to objects and hence to the world that surrounds us. As the desire for new products is not going to change and con- sumerism will not stop, we crucially need to seek out solutions to this current waste issue in order to change this framework and restore a form of continuity. Such continuity, in forms of design and making potentials, might include repair, restore, fixing, refurbish, renovating, rehabilitating, redeeming, darning, patching, mending, and healing as well as maintain, reuse, recycle, upgrade and reconciliation of systems and relationships. Many words, each denoting a position, a method, an attitude toward the past, the present, and the future.”

Tom Emerson

Until the 17th century, Adlisberg was a dense forest area, distinctly separated from Zurich’s urban fabric. With time, it underwent a gradual transformation from cultivated land to eventually become a popular destination for public leisure where people could enjoy various rec- reational activities such as taking in the scenic views, dining at restaurants, and engaging in social interactions. Central to this transition was the Dolder Waldhaus, which not only served as a primary leisure destination but also acted as the gateway to the park, thanks to its connection to the city by the Dolder cable car.