Open democratic heart surgery; The parliament building, known as the "Bundeshaus", was built between 1894 and 1902 according to the designs of the architect Hans Wilhelm Auer. It is located between the Bundeshaus West (built 1852-1857) and the Bundeshaus Ost (1888-1892) and represents the architectural highlight of the entire "Federal Palace". The materials and trades used for the construction come almost exclusively from local sources in order to symbolically represent Switzerland and emphasize its cultural and material diversity.
Around twelve years after the last major renovation, further maintenance work on the Parliament building is now required.
The work is being carried out while operations are ongoing – essentially cutting into the heart of Swiss democracy. This requires particularly sensitive handling.
Client / Contractor:
BBL Federal Office for Buildings and Logistics
Architecture / Construction management:
Suter + Partners AG
Submission:
Carpentry Martin Kunz GmbH
Address:
Bundesplatz 3, 3011 Bern
Events:
2022-26
Investment costs:
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Status:
Completed
Segment:
Public buildings
Work:
Oak graining, wood surface restoration