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City Basel is a compact city, home to breathtaking architecture. The density of buildings designed by world-famous architects is unparalleled anywhere in the world. Easily discover the gems of Basel‚s architecture on foot, enjoy a lively exploration on your (electric) bike, or make the most of the well-running public transport system for your scouting expedition. Local’s Tip How about a selfie guaranteed to go around the world? All you have to do is stand under the “window to heaven” – the circular opening above Exhibition hall 1 (•8). 6 City
1 Department of the Environment and Energy (AUE) Jessenvollenweider set new standards for sustainability with this administration building (2021). All of its required electricity is generated by the unique photovoltaic façade. > Spiegelgasse 15, 4051 Basel 2 BIS The Bank for International Settlements (BIS, 1995) designed by Mario Botta embodies postmodern architecture. It bears the unmistakeable signature of the renowned Ticino architect who also designed Museum Tinguely (•66). > Aeschenplatz 1, 4052 Basel 3 University Library The elegant concrete dome of the reading room is the highlight of the library building (1968) designed by Otto Heinrich Senn, which was gently renovated in 2021. It is best admired from the botanical gardens. > Schönbeinstrasse 18–20, 4056 Basel 4 Antoniuskirche (St. Anthony’s Church) The sacred structure (1927) designed by Karl Moser was ahead of its time: Switzerland’s first allconcrete church was erected before the term “brutalism” came into vogue. > Kannenfeldstrasse 35, 4056 Basel 5 UKBB “Turn 2 into 1” was the task solved by Stump & Schibli Architekten with the new construction of the University Children’s Hospital Basel (UKBB, 2010). The hospital had previously been split amongst the locations of Bruderholz and Kleinbasel. > Spitalstrasse 33, 4056 Basel 6 Biozentrum The high-rise laboratory building (2021) at the University of Basel was designed by Ilg Santer Architekten. The 72-metre-high cube houses state-of-the-art infrastructure for life science research. > Spitalstrasse 41, 4056 Basel 7
Page 1 and 2: Impressive Architectural Highlights
Page 3 and 4: City 6 Surrounding area 12 Novartis
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Page 11 and 12: 21 Residenz Südpark Are you famili
Page 13 and 14: 26 Vitra Center The office building
Page 15 and 16: 32 Novartis Pavillon The event spac
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Page 27 and 28: Oases of leisure A tour of Basel’
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