Novartis Pavillon - A Zero-Energy Media Facade
Media Facade
Where sunlight becomes art: The zero-energy media facade of the Novartis Pavillon combines organic photovoltaics and LEDs to create a communicative skin. It features a total of 10,000 solar modules with 30,000 embedded LEDs and consumes only as much power as it is capable of producing. This visually multi-layered membrane is used to screen the works of three international artists, Daniel Canogar, Esther Hunziker and Semiconductor. The Novartis Pavillon is located in Basel, Switzerland, and is a place of learning and exchange, to bring the world of science and medicine closer to the community.
iF Gold Statement
This is a highly intelligent use of technology, architecture and lighting design. Created with organic solar modules, this zero-energy media façade points the way to a sustainable and communicative skin. The structure suggests an intense dialogue between art and solar power.
Client / ManufacturerDesign
Novartis
Basel, CHiart - studio for media architectures
Münchenstein, CHAMDL CIRCLE and Michele De Lucchi
Milan, ITDate of Launch
2022
Development Time
up to 36 Month
Target Regions
Europe
Target Groups
Consumers / Users, Trade / Industry