Our concept for a new landmark - a tower by the river in the heart of Basel.
Taking the shapes of the historical buildings around into his context to create a unique experience inside and out.

The Hotel includes a restaurant, Spa & Gym area and co-working spaces under one spectacular roof.
Form and Function go hand in hand.
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THE MERIAN TOWER CONCEPT BY KOHLERSTRAUMANN

basel-based architecture studio kohlerstraumann presents first images of its ‘merian’ tower concept. the envisioned building, programmed as a hotel and co-working space, is thoughtfully designed as a celebration of the swiss city’s architectural diversity, merging tradition and modernity. perched along the banks of the rhine, the tower rises above historic rooftops, with views of glass skyscrapers beyond.

the architects at kohlerstraumann note that with the design of the merian tower, form and function go hand-in-hand. the structure is defined by its stack of slender arcades, interrupted with rhythmic vertical elements.

AN ODE TO THE ARCHITECTURE OF BASEL

swiss studio kohlerstraumann (see more) designs its merian tower in celebration of the rich architectural heritage of basel.

situated just along the northern swiss border of france and germany, basel hails itself as switzerland’s capital of architecture. the city’s fabric unfolds with layers of history. the postcard streets of it’s ‘old town’ see narrow alleyways meandering through centuries-old buildings. beyond, the city is dotted with contemporary landmarks designed by a range of pritzker winning architects — including herzog & de meuron’s roche towers and undulating messe exhibition hall, along with frank gehry’s novartis office building with its cluster of curving volumes.