BAUGENOSSENSCHAFT AARE BERN (Bern)

History

BG Aare was founded on March 17, 1921 by a merger of the city of Bern with craftsmen from the city. At that time as "Gemeinnützige Genossenschaft Tscharnerstrasse". The country was in a severe economic crisis as a result of the First World War, the construction industry lacked orders, people were unemployed. The founders made a virtue out of necessity and built affordable apartments for employees of the public transport company on Tscharnerstrasse.

1923 Occupation of the apartments on Tscharnerstrasse.
This remains the only business until the 1950s.

1965 Change of name to "Baugenossenschaft Tscharnerstrasse". The properties on Tscharnerstrasse are exchanged for a building lease for land in the Seftau Bremgarten.

1969 The company is renamed Baugenossenschaft Aare Bern. From now on, the cooperative places its emphasis on the northern border of the city.

1972 Three blocks of apartments with a total of 46 3- to 4-room apartments are built in Seftau Bremgarten.

From the 1970s onwards, BG Aare specializes in the construction and operation of retirement facilities.
To date, BG Aare has realized 280 age-appropriate residential units in the city of Bern.

1978 Opening of the Wylers retirement and nursing home. The facility meets the needs of the time and the first residents move in during the construction period.

1984 Construction and takeover of the ElfenauPark with apartments for senior citizens, public restaurant and a wide range of leisure activities for the residents.

1988 The extension to the villa of Dr. Alfred Bretscher is realized and the property is divided into small apartments. The Seniorenvilla Grüneck opens its doors. Dr. Bretscher receives a right of residence for life.

**In 1992, Senevita takes over the management of Seniorenvilla Grüneck. At the end of 2016, Dr. Bretscher passes away and his premises are integrated into the retirement home.

1995 Establishment of the Manuel Foundation to support retirees in financial need. The foundation organizes public cultural events and contributes to the costs of the home.

2004 Acquisition of the property of the multi-family house built in 1910 on Berchtoldstrasse. The building is then partially renovated and offers attractive living space in the Länggass district.

2007 Acquisition of the building lease for a property on Chutzenstrasse in Bremgarten. The building, constructed in 2010, houses 17 service apartments for the elderly and a daycare center.

2015 Takeover of the mid-terrace house on Greyerzstrasse, built in 1970, with ten apartments and four offices.

In 2017 the b20 - serviced apartments bern is opened, the first apartment building in Bern with 60 furnished studios for temporary living and additional services.

2021 The Holliger housing estate is built. Start of construction of the BG Aare residential building with 40 non-profit apartments for families.