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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.

Together with strong partners by our side, we participated in the Industrienacht for the first time this year. We will be taking part again next year and are already looking forward to the preparations and to Friday, 24 April 2026.

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.

Art Exhibition: SCENT OF ART – When scent becomes art

Born from a spontaneous moment of shared curiosity, an interdisciplinary project has emerged: artists, an architect, designers, a photographer and perfumer Joschka Klee combine their expertise to create a sensory art experience.

At the heart of the project lies the interplay between space, light, art and scent. Klee’s specially composed fragrances Canvas and Creation unfold at various locations in Basel before merging into an olfactory artwork in Schauraum B – the scent of art.

This immersive installation is shaped by artworks from international artists, brought together in a large-scale exhibition at Schauraum B.

Exhibition & Events: 17 – 22 June 2025

In Binningen, nur einen Steinwurf von Basel-Stadt entfernt, haben wir ein modernes Mehrfamilienhaus mit fünf exklusiven Wohneinheiten realisiert. Besonders schön: die grosszügige Wohnung im zweiten Obergeschoss, die mit zwei Zimmern, einem weitläufigen Wohn- und Essbereich sowie einer beeindruckenden Terrasse mit Panoramablick begeistert. Die elegante Fassade aus grauem Well-Eternit kombiniert ästhetische Schönheit mit hoher Langlebigkeit und geringem Wartungsaufwand.

In the popular Bachletten district, just a few minutes' walk from Pauluskirche and Spalentor, lies Weiherweg. Directly across from Schützenmattpark, we had the opportunity to carry out the core refurbishment of a charming five-and-a-half-room apartment on the eighth floor of a high-rise building from the 1950s. Having significantly aged over the years, the apartment combined design elements from the 1950s and 1980s. After a renovation period of just over six months, the apartment now shines in new splendor, offering a panoramic view over Basel. Please find more informations here.

Invitation: Architecture of Expo 2025 Osaka on March 18, Schauraum B invites you to an exciting evening dedicated to the architecture of Expo 2025 in Osaka. Architect Fujimoto Sou designed the visionary master plan for the exhibition site, where 150 nations will present their future concepts under the motto "Designing Future Society For Our Lives."Switzerland will also be represented with a pavilion designed by Basel-based architecture firm Manuel Herz. Learn more about the architecture of this year's world exhibition in two lectures by Ulf Meyer (architect, journalist, and Japan expert) and Manuel Herz (Manuel Herz Architects).We look forward to your visit!Free admission, no registration required.

Last week, we were involved in assembling the pedestrian bridge on the Viollier AG campus, where employees will soon be able to move effortlessly from one building to another. Even though construction and renovations are our daily business, a pedestrian bridge is always something special, requiring millimeter-precise work. It’s a fascinating spectacle when five-ton steel beams are placed with absolute precision. Check out the drone footage here...

Client: Viollier AG
Architecture: Blaser Architekten
Steel Construction: Officine Ghidoni SA
Structural Engineering: Ulaga Weiß AG