An open research and training center blending flexibility and transparency in the heart of Bern.

The University of Bern’s Medical Research and Training Center is designed as an open science building. Its transparent envelope connects the structure to its surroundings: to the south, towards the Inselspital campus; to the north, towards the expanse of the park-like Bremgarten cemetery, where the spatial continuum gradually narrows. The architectural concept is based on a dual structure – a core and an envelope – optimally tailored to operational needs. A laboratory core is surrounded by office and interaction spaces with a low density of technical installations. In contrast, the highly equipped laboratory core stands out with its simple, linear, and flexible spatial organization.