Architecture by Herzog & de Meuron. Wall Painting by Rémy Zaugg. A Work for Roche Basel

Between 1996 and 2000 the renowned architects Herzog & de Meuron built a new research centre together with a library, auditorium and cafeteria for the pharmaceutical company Roche in Basle. Situated on the outskirts of the town on the edge of the industrial area, the building was to include a closed section for laboratories yet should also be publicly accessible: the ideal starting point for an interdisciplinary solution. Artist Rémy Zaugg worked together with the architects developing the colours used. In particular he created a dramatic blue wall which separates public and restricted areas. This publication documents the entire project from its genesis to the completed construction, using texts, sketches, plans and photographs. More than a mere monograph, this book provides a fascinating glimpse into the creative collaboration occuring between architects and artists.

Product details

• Authors: Rémy Zaugg
• Publisher: Birkhäuser Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.2002
• EAN: 9783764366223
• ISBN: 978-3-7643-6622-3
• No. of pages: 128
• Illustrations: m. 65 Farb- u. 20 SW-Abb. sowie 25 Zeichn.
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art > Architecture; Architektur : Bildbände, Monographien, Industriearchitektur, Herzog und de Meuron (Architekten)