BLOCK Lab
Testing facility for the BLOCK Research Group
The design of the Laboratory for the BLOCK Research Group at the ETH Zurich is carefully balanced between functional needs and aesthetic appearance. Besides the protection of the highly delicate instruments inside, the exterior of the enclosure represents and identifies the research group on the campus. The three-dimensional façade panelization symbolizes the discrete staggered blocks used for the structural analysis of unreinforced masonry vaulted structures, which is part of the main research of the group.
Display windows for the exhibition of structural models, individual workstations and adjustable shelves are symbiotic, integrated parts of the wooden structure to create a spacious, functional and aesthetic working area.
Display windows for the exhibition of structural models, individual workstations and adjustable shelves are symbiotic, integrated parts of the wooden structure to create a spacious, functional and aesthetic working area.
Status:
Completed
Completed
Location:
Zurich, Switzerland
Zurich, Switzerland
Year:
2011
2011
Client:
BRG ETH Zurich
BRG ETH Zurich
Collaboration with:
Suter Partner Architekten AG
Suter Partner Architekten AG
Project Partners:
Michael Knauß, Silvan Oesterle, Matthias Rippmann
Michael Knauß, Silvan Oesterle, Matthias Rippmann
