Center for Systems Biology Dresden / Heikkinen-Komonen Architects

Center for Systems Biology Dresden / Heikkinen-Komonen Architects - Facade, Stairs, HandrailCenter for Systems Biology Dresden / Heikkinen-Komonen Architects - Windows, FacadeCenter for Systems Biology Dresden / Heikkinen-Komonen Architects - FacadeCenter for Systems Biology Dresden / Heikkinen-Komonen Architects - ChairCenter for Systems Biology Dresden / Heikkinen-Komonen Architects - More Images+ 20

Dresden, Germany
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  4415
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2017
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    Photographs:Jussi Tiainen
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Artemide, Kone, Vitra
  • Collaborators: Architektenwerkgemeinschaft Weinbrenner-Single-Arabzadeh, Wörner Traxler Richter Planungsgesellschaft mbh
  • Architects In Charge: Mikko Heikkinen, Markku Komonen, Janne Kentala, Markku Puumala
  • City: Dresden
  • Country: Germany
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Center for Systems Biology Dresden / Heikkinen-Komonen Architects - Facade
© Jussi Tiainen

Text description provided by the architects. The CSDB complements the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics, which was also designed by our office and completed 15 years ago. The institute brings together computer scientists, physicists, and mathematicians focused on quantitative biology, with expertise in biophysics, image analysis and high-performance computing; for instance, from cell samples it is possible by means of lasers and computers to image analyse research material at several times the speed of traditional laboratory work.

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The architecture of the building is itself a metaphor for the positing and solution to a problem. One passes via a complex and dim core towards light and clarity. The concrete labyrinth sets the stage for the encounters and interactions between researchers and provides facilities for scientific experiments. Along the outer perimeter are bright and quiet work spaces where the research work can be completed.

Center for Systems Biology Dresden / Heikkinen-Komonen Architects - Facade, Stairs, Handrail
© Jussi Tiainen

The new building follows the urban planning principles for the campus. It is placed in line with the other buildings on the campus and its main façades are protected from excessive sunlight with a double facade. The sun-protection louvers on the façade are yellow anodized aluminium, the dark exterior walls are plastered solid brick, and the building frame is in-situ cast concrete.

Center for Systems Biology Dresden / Heikkinen-Komonen Architects - Windows, Facade
© Jussi Tiainen

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Address:Pfotenhauerstraße 108, 01307 Dresden, Germany

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Cite: "Center for Systems Biology Dresden / Heikkinen-Komonen Architects" 01 Dec 2017. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/884601/center-for-systems-biology-dresden-heikkinen-komonen-architects> ISSN 0719-8884

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