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Aufgrund der laufenden Bauarbeiten in der Austrasse ist die Zufahrt zu unserem Büro derzeit erschwert. Die Durchfahrt zu unserem Büro ist dennoch möglich. Ebenso kann in unserem Innenhof (Austrasse 24) weiterhin parkiert werden.

Founded in the early 1930s in Arlesheim, Holle is one of Switzerland’s most traditional companies and is regarded as a pioneer in biodynamic baby and toddler food. As one of the first manufacturers worldwide, Holle received Demeter certification. We are supporting the relocation of the offices from Riehen to the Stücki site in Basel-Kleinhüningen and are responsible for the tenant fit-out of the new workspaces, including interior design and an exhibition on the company’s history. In collaboration with Dino Laprano, modern work environments are being created alongside an exhibition showcasing the company’s diverse range of food products, including baby food.

After 20 years at the helm of the Board of Trustees of Architektur Dialoge, Christian W. Blaser has passed on his role as President. With the transition to a rotating chairmanship within the board, the foundation is reorganising its structure while continuing its established event series and keeping a focus on its future development. A detailed press release is available on our blog via the link.

As a non-profit organisation, the Swiss Sustainable Building Council (SGNI) is committed to promoting sustainability in the real estate industry and, among other activities, certifies buildings under the DGNB System Switzerland. At this year’s Swissbau, the Stücki Science Park was honoured with a Platinum certificate in the category of sustainable laboratory buildings.

As architects and general planners, we had the privilege of supporting the Stücki Science Park throughout all project phases and are delighted to receive this significant recognition. Even after completion, we continue to be actively involved on site and have been accompanying the development for many years with various tenant fit-out projects, including for Lonza and, most recently, for Holle Baby Food.

Our sincere congratulations.

The topic of green roofs and biodiversity conservation in inner cities has gained increasing importance in recent years and is becoming a key component of sustainable urban planning. As an architectural practice, we regularly engage with this subject, for example through our work on the Stücki Park project on Hochbergstrasse. This provides good reason to take a closer look. In line with our credo “sharing experience,” we aim to gain deeper insights into why urban greening and bird conservation are so important and what role Basel plays in this context. We spoke with two experts, with the interviews presented in two parts.

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Fresh off the press, handy, and flexible – these are the defining features of our new company brochure. Unlike the previous edition, we deliberately decided against a bound booklet and instead opted for a modular card set that can be assembled individually and flexibly. This allows our projects to be presented with all relevant information in a precise and high-quality manner, complemented by a clear overview of our office and our philosophy. Anyone interested in learning more about us and our work is welcome to order a copy to take home.

In addition to the tenant fit-out for the SIP (Switzerland Innovation Park Basel Area – Main Campus), we have carried out similar works for the following clients in House HORTUS. The partition wall systems, particularly in combination with integrated ceiling fans or ceiling bulkheads, were used multiple times across all tenant fit-outs.

The referendum opposing the relocation of the Naubrücke in Laufen was rejected, thereby clearing the way for the start of the project. The objective is to consolidate road and rail traffic along the railway embankment while at the same time creating a continuous leisure and recreational area that integrates future uses for living, working, recreation and leisure. At the same time, the project forms part of a broader flood protection strategy.

For this reason, the Naubrücke will be relocated downstream of the Birs River, behind the ice sports and leisure hall, and rebuilt at this new location. In future, an underpass will provide a direct connection between the ice rink and the swimming pool. In addition, a new route for pedestrian and cycle traffic will be created. As the planned road alignment affects the climbing hall currently used by the SAC Hohe Winde section, the project also includes the relocation of this facility. A suitable site in the immediate vicinity of the ice sports hall has already been identified.

Blaser Architekten are supporting the project and, within the ARX Group SA planning team, are responsible for the architectural services.

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To enable the former Engelsaal to operate in a contemporary manner following its acquisition by the city of Liestal, the hall has undergone comprehensive renovations since August. Key upgrades include a separate entrance area with a new canopy, an evening box office with cloakroom, the installation of a catering kitchen and bar, as well as the modernisation of media and stage technology. After just a few months of renovation, Stadtsaal Liestal now shines in a new light and reopens its doors to a wide range of events and celebrations. We supported the project as planners and in construction management, providing external specialist planning for HVAC, sanitary, and electrical systems.

The Naubrücke in Laufen is currently the subject of debate. A possible relocation is being discussed, which supporters justify with the bundling of road and rail traffic. This, they argue, would create the opportunity to establish a cohesive recreational and leisure area, while also enabling complementary uses in the fields of housing, work, recreation, and leisure. The canton, the municipality, and all political parties support the new route. Opponents, on the other hand, argue that complex engineering structures and additional construction would lead to significantly higher costs. According to them, the improvement of school route safety cited by supporters could also be achieved without relocation; a tunnel under the railway at the football field would be sufficient.

Earliest from 2029 onward, the main building of the Kunstmuseum will undergo comprehensive renovation and remain closed for the duration of the construction period. For the departments and staff whose offices are located in the main building, temporary facilities will be provided at St. Alban-Vorstadt and in the harbour. These include the restoration department, the studios and offices of Education & Mediation, the Provenance Research Department, and the entire Prints and Drawings Collection.

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With the future traffic management, road and rail traffic will be consolidated near the railway embankment. This will notably alleviate noise for areas such as the Lochfeld neighborhood or the front Norimatt. Overall, the traffic situation in Laufen will improve as motorized traffic is separated from pedestrian and bicycle traffic. Additionally, the new Eishalle underpass will establish a direct connection for non-motorized traffic, linking neighborhoods south of the railway embankment with the Eishalle and Stedtli Laufen. This enhances traffic safety for everyone and creates an attractive and secure network of paths for pedestrians and cyclists.

The consolidation of infrastructure in the Nau area will result in a traffic-calmed, cohesive open and green space. Specifically, the area between the slaughterhouse and the Eishalle will be available to the population of Laufen as an attractive, centrally located open space for local recreation, leisure, and sports. A public participation process was conducted for the project and variant decision.

We look forward to the possibility of working on this project in collaboration with the Arx Group at Aeschenplatz in Basel and the entire general planning team.

On the Main Campus of the Switzerland Innovation Park Basel Area, the new Skills Lab and Simulation Center of the University Hospital Basel is taking shape – a pioneering learning environment equipped with state-of-the-art medical technology, ideally located in direct proximity to industry partners and life science start-ups. We are delighted to be realising this innovative project together with the USB team and to have the opportunity to support its development.

We are pleased to welcome three new team members: Andreas Rumpel (ZFA & BIM), Fabio Rudin (ZFA), and Marc Eyacher (Architect). We look forward to a successful collaboration and are excited about the projects that lie ahead.

With over thirty years of experience, we now draw on a well-established network. Whether involving specialist planners, clients, or colleagues from other architectural firms, exchanging knowledge, experience, and ideas is a core aspect of our work and is reflected in our company credo, SHARING EXPERIENCE. One of our longstanding project partners is the architectural firm Butscher, with whom we have shared a partnership and office community at Austrasse 24 for twenty years.

This partnership began two decades ago when Novartis launched a general planning tender for various laboratory buildings on its campus. At that time, Blaser Architekten brought valuable experience in collaborating with renowned design architects from Japan, while Butscher Architekten contributed their expertise in large-scale project planning. Together, we successfully realized the Novartis building WSJ-155 on Fabrikstrasse from 2005 to 2009, under the leadership of the Japanese design architect Yoshio Taniguchi.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming architecture by autonomously conducting analyses, visualizations, and cost calculations, as well as creating texts, images, and floor plans. However, the creative expertise of architects remains essential. AI supports planners and architects in fostering innovative ideas but does not take over the detailed creation of executable construction plans. Although AI in architecture is still in its early stages, it already offers a variety of possibilities. The focus is on understanding AI as an additional tool that processes vast amounts of data, while true innovation remains a human endeavor. It is crucial to carefully examine and understand the impacts, opportunities, and challenges of AI in spatial planning.

The HORTUS office building, part of the Switzerland Innovation Park Basel Area – Main Campus, opened in June 2025. We are engaged in various tenant fit-out projects there, and the first of these is now complete.

The Hirsacker Foundation is a private foundation based in Liesberg, Canton of Basel-Landschaft. By public mandate, it offers places in "Supported Living" as well as in "Accompanied Day Structuring" specifically for people on the autism spectrum. Founded in 1987, more than 60 employees are currently dedicated to enabling clients to lead self-determined and fulfilling lives. Tailored to individual needs, the services include nature-oriented, manual, and creative activities that take place in a safe and supportive environment, focusing on joy of life, development opportunities, and social inclusion. Maintenance work that has become necessary is now being undertaken by Blaser Architects. This encompasses several properties of the Hirsacker Foundation, particularly the "Riederwald" residential building and the "Hirsacker" area. A first sub-project has already been completed, with other works still pending.