NEW PROJECT BRIEFLY INTRODUCED: HORTUS, House of Research, Technology, Utopia, and Sustainability, Opening in June 2025
Architecture and science – two fields that go hand in hand in the Basel region. These aspects are skillfully intertwined on the MAIN CAMPUS of the Switzerland Innovation Park Basel Area in Allschwil. This life sciences and innovation ecosystem, developed over the past few years near the French border on behalf of Senn Resources AG, offers an attractive and highly interconnected home for companies and institutions ranging from startups to multinational corporations...
Anna Stärk
21. January 2025
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Architecture and science – two fields that go hand in hand in the Basel region. These aspects are skillfully intertwined on the MAIN CAMPUS of the Switzerland Innovation Park Basel Area in Allschwil. This life sciences and innovation ecosystem, developed over the past few years near the French border on behalf of Senn Resources AG, offers an attractive and highly interconnected home for companies and institutions ranging from startups to multinational corporations.
Spread across multiple building complexes, these organizations can further develop their products and business areas in collaboration with academic and private-sector partners.
At the heart of this ecosystem is the MAIN CAMPUS HQ building. Designed by Herzog & de Meuron, this space is home to many biotech startups for which we have already had the privilege of carrying out interior construction work.
Adjacent to it, a new building is now being constructed by SENN and Herzog & de Meuron, setting new benchmarks in sustainability. The House of Research, Technology, Utopia, and Sustainability, or HORTUS, embodies innovation and ecological responsibility, aiming to become energy-positive within 30 years of its completion. By then, all the energy expended in constructing the building should have been offset. This ambitious goal is supported by sustainable construction methods using materials such as wood, clay, and recycled paper, as well as the installation of an extensive photovoltaic system.
HORTUS is also designed with a circular economy in mind: all building components are engineered for reuse, minimizing the environmental footprint. Transportation distances are kept deliberately short – for example, much of the clay used for ceiling elements is sourced from on-site excavation, while other materials are procured from the surrounding region.
The building also features a green inner courtyard and communal spaces designed to foster agile exchanges among tenants. In this context, the name HORTUS is particularly fitting, as it means "garden" in Latin.
We are thrilled to be part of this exciting project and to contribute to the interior development of the coworking space on the first floor of HORTUS. The plan includes a mix of larger and smaller rental units spread over approximately 1,000 square meters, integrating flexible workspaces, networking opportunities, and community-building elements. Modern amenities such as a kitchen, technical facilities, and quiet zones for employees will also be included. At the same time, the design will create a creative, inviting atmosphere that promotes both productivity and well-being. Balancing functionality and professionalism with narrative office design is our primary goal.
The opening of HORTUS is scheduled for June 2025, and we are already working at full speed with all stakeholders in close collaboration. Our concept: to embrace the Herzog & de Meuron architectural vision – characterized by the use of wood and bright, friendly tones – while deliberately introducing accents that provide a harmonious contrast. The result will be a cohesive environment where work and well-being coexist effortlessly.
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21. January 2025
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Auch wir bei Blaser Architekten befinden uns mitten in der digitalen Transformation aller Geschäftsabläufe und können von uns behaupten, dass wir bereits vieles umgesetzt haben. Die Digitalisierung ist aber kein Sprint, auch kein Marathon – viel mehr ein Weg, den wir nicht mehr verlassen werden. Laufend werden neue Tools entwickelt, KI wartet in immer kürzer zu werden scheinenden Intervallen mit neuen Möglichkeiten auf. Das bedeutet, dass wir die digitale Transformation nicht als Prozess verstehen, der nun bald abgeschlossen sein wird, sondern als selbstverständlich gewordener Teil unserer täglichen Aufgaben. Deswegen ist es uns wichtig, diesen Weg aufmerksam zu gehen, was heute möglich ist zu implementieren, aber auch neue Entwicklungen nicht zu verschlafen. Einer unserer Mitarbeitenden ist in diesem Thema besonders zuhause und legt sich dafür ins Zeug. Zamri Thüring ist Student des Master-Studiengangs in Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) an der FHNW und arbeitet bei Blaser Architekten in der Qualitätssicherung für Computer Aided Design (CAD, QS). In diesem Blogbeitrag teilt er seine Erfahrungen und Einsichten.
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… How Glazing Systems Sustainably Brighten Spaces In our projects, the use and integration of light always play a central role. Whether in offices, laboratories, or residential spaces, daylight is a crucial factor in both new construction and renovation projects. And for good reason—flooded with natural light, rooms not only create a pleasant atmosphere and a sense of spaciousness but also significantly impact energy efficiency and indoor climate. Last but not least, light and air have been proven to influence human psychology. In the following, we take a closer look at the key aspects of daylight planning from an architectural perspective and how the right glazing systems can enhance daylight supply in interior spaces.
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Rückblick auf unser Podiumsgespräch im Klybeck Areal am 3. September 2024. Am 3. September 2024 fand im Klybeck Areal ein spannendes Podiumsgespräch statt, das sich mit der Frage beschäftigte, wie die Bauindustrie den Spagat zwischen politischem Mikromanagement und Europäisierung meistern kann. Gastgeberin auf dem Klybeck Areal war Anita Fetz, alt Ständerätin und Verwaltungsrätin der Rhystadt AG. Auf dem Podium waren Hans Peter Wessels, alt Regierungsrat Kanton Basel-Stadt, Gabriela Theus, Geschäftsführerin Immofonds Asset Management AG Zürich sowie Christian W. Blaser, Blaser Architekten Basel. Moderiert wurde das Podium von Manuel Hutter, Verwaltungsrat der Kontur Projektmanagement AG. Anlass für uns, das Gespräch und die Gedanken dieses Abends noch einmal Revue passieren zu lassen...
What actually is... amock-up?Sketches, drawings,floor plans, 3D models - the language used by architectural designers tocommunicate visually is not always easy to understand right away in reality -after all, visualizations often only offer a perspective view and plans, gridsand the like must also be able to be read. And even if digitalization has longsince found its way into the field of construction (planning) and architecture,the implementation of a project and the end result is still a highly analoguematter that involves sensory perception. So what helps to illustrate ideas andpossible projects in the best possible way and to give clients, but also thecontractors, tradespeople and suppliers involved, a comprehensive picture ofwhat the future could look like? Exactly, a mock-up, i.e. a modelrepresentation on a scale of 1:1. The term mock-up has its origins in French(maquette) and means something like preliminary model, sketch or draft.
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Workplace Creation at Primeo AG through pioneering building technology with antique building material... Founded over 125 years ago, the Primeo Energie cooperative is headquartered in Münchenstein and reliably supplies over 180,000 households in Switzerland and France with energy. Under the motto ‘We bundle energy’, the infrastructure company focuses on the decarbonisation of the energy supply and offers intelligent, unique solutions in the areas of smart homes, sustainable mobility and energy efficiency. These are aimed at private and business customers as well as energy supply companies, cities and municipalities.
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