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Live affordably.
Live better.

rethink. everything.

We develop affordable housing in Switzerland. With efficient floor plans, well-conceived building concepts and durable materials, we combine quality of living with cost-effective delivery.

Whether with capital, land or a project idea: develop housing with us that is open to more people.

Concept illustration: modular construction — prefabricated housing modules assemble into apartment buildings
40+
completed amz projects
−20%
target below market price
50+
years of experience
100%
swiss housing
// for investors

Housing as an asset
class with impact

We identify attractive opportunities early and open them up to investors in a number of ways — through direct investments or structured products.

Invest with us in construction projects that deliver more than just returns. We develop condominiums at prices noticeably below market, creating affordable housing where it is needed.

You benefit from a solid, market-rate return while investing in a healthy social mix in our neighbourhoods. With your investment, you become part of the solution — without giving up yield.

Residential development with exposed concrete façadePhoto: Franz Roos · photo-work.ch
// project development

Project development.
Rethought.

We develop housing that reaches more people.

From the first feasibility analysis to approval-ready planning or a legally binding building permit: we create clearly structured, investable housing projects for pension funds, insurers, municipalities, foundations, cooperatives and other long-term owners.

Good capital is looking for good projects. What's usually missing isn't the will — or the capital. It's the build-ready opportunity: a housing project where location, use, affordability, costs, permits and impact were thought through together from day one. That is exactly the gap we close.

Elevation drawing of a housing development with three apartment buildings

ESG doesn't start in the report. It starts in the floor plan.

Social and ecological impact comes from early decisions: How much space does a good everyday life really need? Which materials last? How little technology is enough? And how does the project stay viable, adaptable and livable twenty years on?

We don't reduce quality. We reduce complexity, waste and unnecessary cost.

A clear path through a complex phase.

01 — POTENTIAL

Identify potential

Location, market, planning law and demand are distilled into a realistic picture of the opportunity.

02 — TARGET

Define the target

Target groups, unit mix, affordability and sustainability goals are set out bindingly.

03 — DESIGN

Design simply, well

Architecture, building systems, floor-area efficiency and costs are optimised in one integrated design.

04 — APPROVAL

Dialogue and approval

Authorities and the municipality are involved early; we steer the project through to the permit.

05 — INVESTMENT-READY

Create investment readiness

Costs, timelines, scenarios, risks and impact are documented in a structured way.

06 — HANDOVER

Hand over responsibility

Sale or partnership at a defined handover point — with support through construction if desired.

The result isn't a promise. It's a robust project.

Prepared for institutional decisions. Transparently documented. Ready for the next step.

The key assumptions, qualities and risks aren't hidden — they're structured and verifiable.

Illustrated housing developments with green roofs, solar panels and a lively streetscape

Flexible in structure. Clear in purpose.

01 — PROJECT SALE

Transfer of land, project rights or the project company at a defined stage of development.

02 — DEVELOPMENT MANDATE

We develop on behalf of an owner or investor up to an agreed milestone.

03 — CO-DEVELOPMENT

Joint development with shared roles, risks and opportunities.

04 — CONSTRUCTION PHASE

On request we stay on board as owner's representative through to completion.

// for landowners

Land for
our projects.

Do you own building land or a property in need of renovation, and are you thinking about selling? Perhaps the highest price is not all that matters to you — but also what is built on your land.

We are looking for plots from owners who are open to a sale with a social purpose. On these sites we build high-quality apartments priced significantly below comparable properties.

Housing for people who want to stay in their region but find it ever harder to afford a home. If it matters to you that your land makes a lasting contribution, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Building land in a Swiss residential community
// for building owners

For building owners.

CONNECTING

The right combination makes all the difference. We bring building owners and architects together and connect people across our networks — for the efficient, successful delivery of your projects.

STUDIES

You own a plot and want to know what it really holds? We analyse, think ahead and show you what is possible — not just the obvious, but the hidden opportunities too.

OWNER ADVISORY

You are planning a building project and want to get it right — no detours, no uncertainty? We guide you with clarity, experience and a commitment to the highest quality — independent, honest and always on your side.

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENT

We develop, steer and deliver your project. From the first idea to handover. Focused and efficient.

Advisory meeting at the planning table
// property sales

Selling your
property?

We take the work off your hands and guide you safely through the entire process, step by step. Clear, personal and stress-free.

Your apartment, house or investment property: we deliver a result that convinces both financially and as a whole — built on clear strategy, honest advice and full commitment.

Single-family house with timber and concrete façade
01 — FIRST MEETING

Understanding you

We discuss your situation and your goals, and show you how we work.

02 — PREPARATION

Ready to impress

We get your property into ideal shape — so it convinces at first sight.

03 — SALE

Active marketing

We handle enquiries, viewings and negotiations. You stay relaxed in the background.

04 — CLOSING

Through to signing

We stay at your side until the contract is signed — and beyond.

Arrange a sales consultation
// projects realised by amz

Projects.

We deliver projects for building owners from the first idea to the finished property. Family homes and investment properties, executed clearly and reliably under our lead.
More information at: AMZ Architekten

Discuss your project
// about us

rethink real estate AG

plans and builds affordable housing. Our projects are intelligently conceived and rigorously thought through.

Architecture, floor plans and materials follow one clear principle: timeless design, lasting durability and economic efficiency.

We question standards and optimise construction costs without compromising design quality. Reduced to the essential.

Let's rethink affordable building together.

Site plan of a residential development
Martin Delco
— DRIVING FORCE

Martin Delco

  • Architect – AMZ Architekten
  • Entrepreneur
  • Construction expert
  • Doer
  • Rebel at Heart
Stefan Kindlimann
— STRATEGIC ADVISOR

Stefan Kindlimann

  • Banking expert
  • Real estate broker
  • Connector
  • Nonconformist
  • Global Citizen
Martin Delco and Stefan Kindlimann in Zurich

Architecture meets Finance.

Two friends. One vision.

// contact

Contact.

Questions? Looking to sell or buy a property, or simply want to know more? Get in touch directly.

rethink real estate AG

Address
Okenstrasse 6, 8037 Zurich
Martin Delco and Stefan Kindlimann at their office in Zurich
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