ICE (Innovation Community Emmen) / RD2B Limited

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Inspired by the Swiss glaciers and taking advantage of their history, the architectural firm rd2b limited created Emmen Innovation Community, an innovation center located in the region of Emmen, in Zurich, located in the heart of Switzerland. Roads, railways, public transportation and an airport connect the area to Europe. Bluish in color, a solid line through organic and deployments to the territory, the aesthetics of the design reflects the elegance, harmonizing and transcendence of the glaciers. More images and architects’ description after the break.

The flowing nature of a glacier is reflected in its use, volume and environment. The constant movement of this element of nature is reflected in the flexibility of use achieved within the building. The concept allows the uses vary within the range of innovation center, offices and exhibition halls. The design becomes a space that focuses as a whole though knowledge, research and entrepreneurship.

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Cite: Alison Furuto. "ICE (Innovation Community Emmen) / RD2B Limited" 15 Nov 2011. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/184007/ice-innovation-community-emmen-rd2b-limited> ISSN 0719-8884

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