The companies in BioArk are engaged in the uses of enzymes, cells and whole organisms in technical applications, the development of newer and more efficient methods of producing chemical compounds and methods of diagnosis. “The idea is that the building should not only satisfy the exacting requirements of the companies functionally, but also visually”, say the planners Philippe Robyr and Jérome Fracheboud about the assignment given to them to create ideal conditions for young, innovative biotech companies.
On the search for an appropriate architectural expression to reflect the aims of BioArk’s general concept, PREFA aluminium composite panels for the new building’s facade were found to be the perfect solution both representatively and technically.