Modern commercial building with glass facade between traditional buildings.

A modern commercial building with a glass facade situated between two traditional buildings.

A modern building with a textured facade and balconies adorned with greenery, situated next to traditional buildings with pitched roofs.
Aerial view of an architectural model depicting a commercial building surrounded by other structures and roads.
Architectural site plan showing a detailed layout of buildings, roads, and green spaces.
Architectural elevation drawing of a commercial building with a modern facade, featuring horizontal lines and large windows, flanked by traditional buildings.
Architectural elevation drawing of a multi-story commercial building with a modern facade, featuring vertical and horizontal lines.
Architectural floor plan of a commercial building with labeled rooms and areas.
Architectural floor plan of a commercial building with labeled areas such as delivery, container room, stair access, and various commercial spaces.
Architectural floor plan of a commercial building with various labeled rooms and spaces.
Architectural floor plan of a commercial building with labeled areas including balconies, meeting rooms, and restrooms.
Architectural floor plan of a building showing two apartments with labeled rooms and dimensions.
Architectural section drawing of a multi-story commercial building with labeled floor levels and staircases.
A split image showing a building section drawing on the left and a partial exterior view of a commercial building on the right. The section drawing details various construction layers and materials. The exterior view displays a modern facade with large glass windows and visible interior plants. A person is walking on the sidewalk in front of the building.

Story

A strategic urban intervention in Basel's commercial heart The Centralbahnplatz Commercial Building by Lukas Raeber is a competition proposal that seeks to redefine the urban fabric of Basel's bustling Centralbahnplatz. The design emphasizes integration with the surrounding urban context, offering a seamless blend of commercial functionality and architectural elegance. The proposal is characterized by its thoughtful use of materials and spatial organization, which aim to enhance pedestrian flow and connectivity in the area. The building's façade is designed to engage with the street, creating a dynamic interplay between interior and exterior spaces.

## Design Highlights

Thoughtful integration with the urban context of Basel's Centralbahnplatz Emphasis on pedestrian flow and connectivity Dynamic façade design engaging with the street Use of materials that complement the surrounding architecture

## Key Facts

Feature Description
Architect Lukas Raeber
Location Basel, Switzerland
Status Competition
Program Commercial

Technical Summary

Finishes

  • facade: Modern facade with horizontal and vertical lines, featuring large glass windows.

Materials

  • glass — Facade and windows
  • concrete — Structural elements

Construction / Systems

  • Facade system: Glass facade with horizontal and vertical lines.

Products

  • Not specified

Palette / Lighting

  • Colors: Not specified
  • Lighting: Not specified

Similar projects

More commercial buildings

Projects by the architect

View Lukas Raeber

No other projects found for this architect yet.