Behnisch Architekten Wins Competition for New Green-Roofed Agora Cancer Research Centre in Switzerland

Posted By Bridgette Meinhold On January 23, 2013 @ 2:03 pm In Architecture,carousel showcase,gallery,green roof,Sustainable Building | No Comments

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The Swiss Institute for Experimental Cancer Research (ISREC) ^[6] will soon have a new green-roofed home in Lausanne. Designed by Behnisch Architekten ^[7], the Agora Cancer Center ^[8] will bring together 400 researchers and clinicians to aid the fight against cancer and create a community of expertise. Behnisch Architekten's design was chosen through a multi-stage architectural competition for its holistic architecture, communication capabilities and its sustainable design.

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Behnisch Architekten ^[7] just announced their win in the design competition for the new Agora Cancer Centre ^[8] in Lausanne, Switzerland. The new centre will bring together hundreds of researchers, scientists, doctors and clinicians who need to work together and share their expertise. ISREC’s main goal was to have a building that would foster communication and Behnisch’s design was chosen because it addressed their concerns in a holistic and functional way. The new center will sit between an existing dense urban corridor and a zone of nature and seeks to address both equally and create a harmonious transition.

The multi-story building features a high performance skin to enhance daylight ^[10] into the entire building, while minimizing heat gain. Some zones can enjoy operable windows for natural ventilation. A green roof ^[11] tops the building and provides additional recreation space. The building will make use of renewable energy ^[12] and onsite energy systems to create a sustainable working environment. Construction is expected to be complete in 2016.

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[6] Swiss Institute for Experimental Cancer Research (ISREC): http://www.isrec.ch/

[7] Behnisch Architekten: http://behnisch.com/

[8] Agora Cancer Center: http://behnisch.com/news/2013/20130121-01

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[13] + ISREC: http://www.isrec.ch/en/agora/Architecture.html

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