RIVA residential complex, Basel
In Basel on the Rhine is where I feel fine
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.
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.
Year | 2014 |
Contact person | Jürg Toffol |
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 |