Lonza building, Modern administrative tower in Basel-Stadt, Switzerland
The Lonza building reaches a height of 68 meters with 19 floors and includes three underground levels, featuring a concrete structure with glass facades.
Architects Hans Rudolf and Peter Suter completed the construction in 1962, making it the highest structure in Basel at that period.
The building reflects the modernist architectural movement of the 1960s through its minimalist design, aluminum exterior, and functional spatial organization.
Located near Basel SBB railway station, the structure contains dedicated laboratory spaces, office environments, and meeting rooms across its 45-meter-wide footprint.
The building incorporates specific engineering features to withstand wind forces of 400 tons and houses six biosafety level 2 laboratories for scientific research.
Location: Basel-Stadt
Inception: 1962
Architectural style: modern architecture
Floors above the ground: 19
GPS coordinates: 47.54610,7.59802
Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:32
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