Optimal Research Facility for D-BSSE

The new building for the Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering (D-BSSE), established by ETH Zurich in 2007, aims to provide experimental biologists and bioinformaticians with optimal conditions for research into cellular and genetic mechanisms. Located on the Schällemättli site on Klingelbergstrasse in Basel, the research facility promotes synergies with the University of Basel and nearby university hospitals, facilitating collaborative projects in life sciences.

36,000 m² Pentagonal Building

Constructed in a pentagonal shape, the D-BSSE building spans around 36,000 m² with a total volume of 171,000 m³. It includes an area of approximately 18,900 m² of main usable space, which integrates research, teaching, event, and catering areas. The structure comprises two basement floors, a mezzanine floor, five upper floors, and a technical center on the roof. The new research building aims to be a pivotal part of one of Europe's largest clusters for life sciences.

Certified Sustainable Building

Sustainability was a key focus for this project, which adhered to Minergie-ECO standards and targeted A of the SIA-Efficiency Path Energy. The building aims for certification at the Gold level from the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB) and the Swiss Sustainable Real Estate Council (SGNI). Such standards ensure a 'Good indoor climate' and overall environmental efficiency.

Completed in May 2023

The construction commenced in October 2018 and was completed in May 2023, with a total project cost of approximately 154 million CHF. The project was led by Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich as the building owner, with architectural planning by Nickl & Partner Architekten. The measurement, control, and regulation technology planning was managed by Amstein + Walthert AG Zürich, and the structural engineering was carried out by Leonhardt, Andrä und Partner Berlin.