Today marks the opening of Roche Building 2 / Bau 2 In Basel. With its 50 floors and a height of 205m, Roche Bau 2 is the tallest building in Switzerland. Alongside Bau 1, the pair of towers have become a prominent fixture in Basel’s urban fabric. “Basel is one of the few cities where companies specifically locate themselves in the city center” , says Pierre de Meuron. “This has an influence on the city character and the cityscape.” After a construction period of 5 years, Bau 2 was completed in 2021, with today marking its official inauguration. “The towers have become part of the cityscape - a kind of ‘local mountain’ for the city. It is not conventional architecture, but rather a sculptural topography that is visible from afar.” – Jacques Herzog Image © Roman Weyeneth #herzogdemeuron #hdm445