A twin for the Helvetia tower
Helvetia Campus, Basel, Switzerland
Basel, Switzerland. As part of its redesign, the Helvetia Campus near the St. Alban district in Basel gained a new silhouette, with the entire headquarters of the insurance company being reorganised in accordance with the plans by Herzog & de Meuron. There is a new office tower in the centre, which is an identical copy of the existing office tower from the 1950s. Special profiles based on Schüco AWS 90.SI, AWS 70.HI and Schüco ADS 75 HD.HI were used for the façades of both tower blocks, as well as for the connecting auditorium.
Photography: Zejlko Gataric, Zürich // Usage rights: Schüco International KG
In addition to the two high-rise buildings and the auditorium, the overall project for the new Helvetia Campus also includes the refurbishment and extension of another administrative building to the south. The Schüco ADS 75 HD.HI and Schüco AWS 70.HI systems were used for the façades of both tower buildings, as well as for the connecting auditorium.
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Photography: Zejlko Gataric, Zürich // Usage rights: Schüco International KG
The roof of the auditorium that was constructed between the two high-rise buildings is supported by 24 columns, each measuring twelve metres in height. The floor-to-ceiling glazing floods the entrance area with plenty of daylight and is equipped with numerous Schüco AWS 70.HI projected top-hung windows for natural ventilation.
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Photography: Zejlko Gataric, Zürich // Usage rights: Schüco International KG
The improved use of daylight is part of the introduction of sustainable energy management, which has also been applied in the existing building.
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Photography: Zejlko Gataric, Zürich // Usage rights: Schüco International KG
In the upper floors under the flat roofs, continuous glazing with floor-to-ceiling doors offer a fantastic view. In this attic area of the newbuild, employees will find informal lounge areas.
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Photography: Zejlko Gataric, Zürich // Usage rights: Schüco International KG
In the upper floors under the flat roofs, continuous glazing with floor-to-ceiling doors offer a fantastic view. In this attic area of the newbuild, employees will find informal lounge areas.
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Photography: Zejlko Gataric, Zürich // Usage rights: Schüco International KG
The Schüco ADS 75 HD.HI (Heavy Duty, High Insulated) aluminium door system combines maximum durability with multiple functions and attractive design options – perfect for sophisticated commercial buildings with high security requirements. The extremely stable Heavy Duty system is designed specifically for heavy or oversized door leaves with large opening widths and high continuous loads.
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