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Novartis Campus
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The facade of the reception building is made entirely of glass supporting the roof while performing the classic function of walls. Linear up-lights are concealed in a technical groove following the interior outline of the façade. (Photo: Lukas Roth)
Indirect lighting from the fluorescent in-ground up-lights and furniture-integrated ceiling washers at the centre of the reception counter create the impression of a luminous free-floating roof. (Photo: Lukas Roth)
Narrow-beam directional light emphasizes the stair treads and sets the users in scene, hence forming a dramatic stage for the reflection of the multi-storey mirror art installation. (Photo: Alexander Rotsch)
Extremely homogeneous illumination increases the feeling of safety. Downlight-fixtures clearly indicate the brighter parking lanes. In addition, the peripheral light walls show the driving direction. (Photo: Lukas Roth)
Unlike the surrounding metal-clad walls, the concrete surfaces of the stairwells remain visible. Grazing light emitted by high performance LED-profiles emphasizes the building material. (Photo: Lukas Roth)
Brightly lit vertical surfaces create spatial boundaries across both parking levels, making it possible for new visitors to orientate themselves. (Photo: Lukas Roth)
The textured champagne colored stainless steel panels are arranged in a scaled layout. Concealed in vertical joints between the staggered panels are high-performance LED-profiles providing grazing light facing away from the direction of traffic. (Photo: Lukas Roth)
The atmosphere of the space is determined by the contrast of materials: The cleanliness of the smooth white floor, the ruggedness of facing concrete and the brilliance of the metal panels. (Photo: Lukas Roth)
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Lighting Designer
Licht Kunst Licht AG Engineers Designers Architects for Illumination Project
Novartis Campus
Basel, Switzerland / Switzerland, 2007 Description
Reception Building and ParkingThe reconstruction of the main entrance area has resulted in a new reception building and underground car park breathing lightness and transparency while supporting the company’s corporate image. The reception building, a glass pavilion with a ´floating´ roof, welcomes visitors. Ultimate transparency appears at night as the glass panes become invisible and the white roof is enhanced by the up-lights integrated in architectural elements. Arriving by car implies an extraordinary parking experience. The symbiosis of light and architecture structures the space, allowing a minimum of distracting elements and creating a feeling of safety and lightness. Client
Novartis Pharma AG
Occupant Novartis Pharma AG Architects Marco Serra Basel Ernst Basler & Partner Zurich Team leaders Licht Kunst Licht Alexander Rotsch, Julia Elsaesser |