Meret Oppenheim Hochhaus, High-rise building in Basel-Gundeldingen, Switzerland.
The Meret Oppenheim Hochhaus is an 85-metre tower completed in 2019 next to Basel SBB station. Herzog & de Meuron placed slightly offset cubic storeys on a six-storey base; the lower floors hold a restaurant and the SRF Basel studio, with flats above. Its movable aluminium facade panels, riveted by hand, are motorised and close automatically in frost or snow.
Construction of this high-rise started in January 2016 and was completed in early 2019, marking an important milestone in the development of the Gundeldingen neighborhood. Completion coincided with growing interest in modern residential development near major transportation hubs.
Swiss Radio and Television operates from here as a creative hub where content is produced daily for multiple media formats. This presence has made the location an important center for media production in the region.
The building sits very close to the main train station, offering excellent access to public transportation networks. Visitors and residents can easily arrive by train, tram, or bus and have access to ample parking for cars and bicycles.
The facade features motorized aluminum panels that automatically adjust to weather conditions, protecting residents and pedestrians. This smart technology allows the building to respond to seasonal changes without requiring manual intervention.
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