Client

Sarasin Anlagestiftung

Architects /general planners

jessenvollenweider architektur

Construction management

Itten+Brechbühl AG

Planning

2011-2012

Start of construction

2012

Start of operations

2014

Floor space

20 000 m2, SIA 416

Construction volume

65 000 m3, SIA 416

Residential Buildings

4

Apartments

86

Studios

4

Parking spaces

92

Minergie

P eco

Photos

jessenvollenweider

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Basel, Switzerland

RIVA residential complex

The new complex initiated by the town of Basle is based on the existing open block perimeter construction. The four new, stand-alone buildings create an enclosed space with an open area resembling a park.

In Basel on the Rhine is where I feel fine (Johann Peter Hebel)

The unmistakeable outlines of the buildings permit a wide variety of floor plans with a high degree of flexibility in terms of use. The façades consist on all sides of self-bearing wood loggias. These make the ubiquitously bright apartments appear open and wide, especially overlooking the Rhine, and the loggias also serve as an individual exterior space and privacy shield.

The four Minergie P ECO buildings comprise a total of around 86 apartments with 2½ to 6½ rooms, 4 commercial units and an underground car park with 92 spaces.

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