0241
Location: Bern
Competition 2017, 5th Prize
Berrel Berrel Kräutler Architekten AG
Maurice Berrel, Raphael Kräutler
Competition: João Bragança, Marcel Fässler, Claudia Kolbe, Ulrike Köpke, Thomas Merz, Tilmann Weissinger
Project participants
Client: BERNEXPO AG
Landscape architecture: Lorenz Eugster Landschaftsarchitektur und Städtebau
Construction engineer: Schnetzer Puskas Ingenieure
Construction management: Andreas Akaret Baumanagement
HVAC engineer: 3‑Plan Haustechnik
Visualisations: maaars
0241BEmotion Base Bern
The site in Wankdorf is located in an area characterized by large-scale buildings and high visitor frequency. The design creates a clear urban structure by positioning the new multifunctional hall and congress center, organizing the previously undefined space between the fairgrounds, Guisanplatz, and the hinterland meadow. It strengthens important east-west connections and integrates into the existing layering of residential, administrative, and industrial areas. The fairground plaza is designed as a central, open urban space that connects the buildings. The spacious, transparent foyer serves as the multifunctional core of the complex, allowing flexible uses and creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor spaces. The design consciously focuses on clear spatial organization, efficient access, and a harmonious integration of urban space and landscape.