The project consists of a group of volumes including a fully glazed skin that is largely made of curved and shingled surfaces. For the facade a sun protection triple glazing with a cavity that accommodates specially designed sun shades has been used. The entire glazed roof has been equipped with semi transparent photovoltaic (PV) modules. PV cells and modules are custom made applying a punched pattern and special colour that have been customized thanks to the in cooperation between the architect and manufacturer.
Source:T. Mayer
Project | Novartis Campus Gehry Building | |
Location | Basel (CH) | |
Latitude | 45° 35' | |
Completion year |
2008 | |
Architect | Gehry Partners Ltd | |
Type | Administrative | |
Category | New | |
Surroundings | Urban | |
Technology | Monocrystalline | |
Installed power |
92.7 kWp | |
Orientation | - | |
PV module |
Scüco and Sunways | |
Dimensions | 1,300 m2 | |
Transparency |
Semi-transparent |