Centralbahnplatz Commercial Building, Basel by Fiechter & Salzmann

Urban square with historical and modern buildings, people walking, and tram lines overhead.

A busy urban square with a mix of historical and modern architecture. People are walking across the street, and there are tram lines overhead. The buildings feature a variety of architectural styles, including a historic building with a clock tower and a modern building with a unique facade.

Exterior view of a commercial building with large glass windows, revealing a bakery inside. A woman and child walk by, and a bicycle is parked outside. — A modern commercial building facade with large glass windows, showcasing an interior with wooden beams and shelves filled with bakery items. A woman and child walk past the entrance, and a bicycle is parked nearby.

Aerial view of a monochromatic architectural model showing a commercial building and surrounding streets. — Aerial view of a monochromatic architectural model depicting a commercial building and its surrounding urban layout.

Architectural site plan of Centralbahnplatz in Basel, depicting buildings, roads, and surrounding areas. — A black and white architectural site plan showing the layout of buildings, roads, and surrounding areas at Centralbahnplatz in Basel.

Architectural elevation drawing showing a commercial building flanked by two other buildings. The central building features a grid-like facade with curved elements, while the adjacent buildings have more traditional architectural styles. — Architectural elevation drawing of a commercial building with adjacent structures.

Elevation drawing showing a multi-story commercial building with labeled floors, situated between two other buildings. — Architectural elevation drawing of a multi-story commercial building flanked by two other buildings.

Floor plan of a commercial building with labeled rooms including storage, archives, and utility areas. — Architectural floor plan of a commercial building featuring various rooms labeled for storage, archives, and utilities.

Floor plan of a commercial building at Centralbahnplatz, Basel, featuring detailed interior layout with labeled rooms and furniture arrangement. — Architectural floor plan of a commercial building at Centralbahnplatz, Basel, showing interior layout with furniture and room labels.

Floor plan showing office spaces, meeting rooms, and common areas in a commercial building. — Floor plan of a commercial building with various office spaces, meeting rooms, and common areas.

Architectural floor plan showing office layout with desks, meeting tables, plants, and terraces. — Floor plan of a commercial building featuring various office spaces, meeting areas, and terraces.

Floor plan of a commercial building with labeled rooms and terraces. — Architectural floor plan of a commercial building featuring multiple rooms, including a studio, technical room, and two WC areas. The plan shows furniture arrangements and terrace access.

Architectural drawing showing a section and elevation of a commercial building with detailed construction notes. — Architectural section and elevation drawing of a commercial building with detailed annotations.

Story

A competition proposal redefining Basel's urban commercial landscape Fiechter & Salzmann Architekten's competition entry for the Centralbahnplatz Commercial Building in Basel aims to integrate seamlessly into the urban fabric while offering a modern commercial space. The design reflects a careful consideration of the site's context, with a focus on enhancing the pedestrian experience and urban connectivity.

## Design Highlights

A facade that interacts dynamically with the surrounding urban environment. Integration of sustainable materials and energy-efficient systems. Flexible interior spaces designed to accommodate various commercial uses. Emphasis on natural light and ventilation to improve indoor environmental quality.

## Key Facts


Location	Basel, Switzerland
Architect	Fiechter & Salzmann
Status	Competition
Program	Commercial
Region	Basel-Stadt

Technical Summary

Finishes

Facade: Grid-like facade with curved elements.

Materials

Glass — Facade windows
Wood — Interior beams and shelves

Construction / Systems

Not specified

Products

Not specified

Palette / Lighting

Colors: Not specified
Lighting: Not specified

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