Hortus . Allschwil
Herzog & de Meuron
Hortus opened at the end of last week and is now ready to welcome both occupants and visitors. The office building is organized around a lush green atrium, which visitors reach via a passageway leading to a garden designed by landscape architect @pietoudolf. Along a curved gravel path, tall shrubs, grasses, flowering perennials, and climbing plants form dense greenery along the courtyard façades. Collected rainwater is used to irrigate the vegetation and supply the sanitary facilities. Together with the use of natural building materials, the garden fosters a healthy and inspiring work environment. Continue reading Herzog & de Meuron
