XM Architekten . Brassel Architekten . photos: © Yohan Zerdoun
As part of the overall renovation of the Basel SBB train station’s western wing, various historical spaces were rejuvenated and reconfigured to meet the demands of the French Railways (SNCF), French Customs, and the Swiss Transport Police. The station building is a monument listed in the Swiss Inventory of Cultural Property of National and Regional Significance. Accordingly, the design mediates between specific requirements of users regarding spatial configurations, materials, and installations, and the provisions of heritage protection, which negotiations were carried out in close collaboration with the Cantonal Department of Monument Preservation, Basel.
The design aims to restore the original spatial proportions and room-sequences both in plan and section. While the existing historical substance is largely preserved, newly introduced elements remain recognizable through distinct architecture, but—at the same time—also aim to harmonize with the historical character of the spaces that encapsulate them. A further aim was providing appropriable, flexible, and visually neutral spaces that can accommodate the changing demands, as well as the various diverse furnishings and further equipment of the tenants.
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Investor: SBB Immobilien AG
Investor representation: A. Aegerter & Dr. O. Bosshardt AG
Architects: ARGE XM Architekten – Brassel Architekten
Team: Piotr Brzoza, Daniel Kiss, Lukas Brassel, Monika Dobrakowska, Gabriella Antal, Maja Wrzeszcz
Planning: 2019 – 2020
Construction: 2020 – 2021
Construction management: Baupro Grunder AG
Structural engineer: WAM Planer und Ingenieure AG
Installations engineer: Studer Gebäudetechnik GmbH
Electro engineer: Studer Gebäudetechnik GmbH
Gross Area 860 m2
Foto: Yohan Zerdoun
